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Rise of The Overlord: A Tale of the Calamity Kindle Edition

by Kevin Potter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
A world where metal is rare, sorcery is a curse, and wars are built on the lies of the gods.


Vilhelm is a proud Dragoon warrior whose devotion is tested to its limits. On a strike mission against their vile enemy, he faces a deadly encounter with monstrous creatures out of legend. Against impossible odds, he’s given an order that forces him to make an impossible choice: obey and let his men be massacred, or betray his oath.

He’s trained for battle his entire life, but is he ready to face the war within his own soul? As a prophecy unfolds around him and a creature of unimaginable power appears in the world, Vilhelm is forced to confront his own hidden strength and make a choice that could change the fate of his people forever.

Can Vilhelm find the courage the make a fateful choice that could change everything?


Propelled by a gripping narrative that delves deep into the complexities of human nature, exploring the line between loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival, this is no ordinary hero's journey. Download Rise of the Overlord today and prepare to be captivated by Vilhelm's struggle as he navigates treacherous waters where the very foundations of his world are threatened.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071NLLVRR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Demons and Dragons Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Kevin Potter

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Kevin Potter is an award-winning fantasy author who enjoys spending time masquerading as dragons larger than some cities. He's fond of discussing the origination of his fantasy series, which was the result of taking seriously the adage, "If you can't find what you want to read, write it."

Although somewhat of a recluse, he actually loves interacting with readers on any platform they happen to frequent, though of late he mostly avoids traditional social media in favor of the reader/writer-centric Substack.

Speaking of which, you can get free stories, samples, and be the first to know what he's working on by subscribing to his Substack!

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  • Al K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019
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    ARC This is a great story. Get this book. This has action from page one to the end. Who can't go wrong with Dragons. I will read everything by this author
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  • Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CMC
    4.0 out of 5 stars a step up from its predecessor and we have not even started the series ... its going to be epic
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017
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    I tried not to read it as I knew once I started it may be difficult to put down and thus would prevent me from reading other books on my planned to-read list.
    But every time I turned on my Kindle there it was staring at me ... the start was a bit slow, I guess I was expecting it to pick up fast from its processor, but it did build up.
    OK so this is the sequel to the prequel and the series has not started yet ... one wonders what the real series is going to be like and I wait in anticipation ... if it continues to raise the bar then it may well be epic.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Rise of the overlord
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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    This just didn't do it for me. The author wrote a good story but it was bland for me. I just felt like I was bored though out the book. Just felt like something was missing. Needless to say I will not be reading any more of this series.
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  • Audreynb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Liked it
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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    I can't wait to see how the humans and small dragon-like creatures handle this crisis. How they will overcome or outsmart the huge dragon.
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  • Wanda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dragons or snakes
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017
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    I enjoyed the first book Fall of an Overlord much better. Waiting for the Calamity book to read. Time will tell the outcome.
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  • Scarolet Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
    Rise of The Overlord: A Prelude to The Calamity by Kevin Potter is a great story to read. I am soo glad I read this great story it has strong characters and a great story line, that I recommend to everyone to read.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Steph Warren
    4.0 out of 5 stars Complex and action-packed fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
    *I beta read this novel and received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review is unbiased and represents my own personal opinions.*

    Rise of the Overlord (Rise from hereon in) is the second part of the Pre-Calamity story arc begun in The Fall of an Overlord (Fall for laziness purposes).

    I found the two novels had quite a different feel to them, mainly due to the tone and pacing. Fall was told from the point of view of heroic oppressed revolutionaries and whilst the initial setting of the world and characters was quite detailed, the action then happened very quickly towards the end: the pacing felt more like the telling of a myth or historical legend. Rise on the other hand has a more balanced pace and tone, giving the story more immediacy and in my opinion greater reader immersion.

    Rise begins where Fall left off, but from the perspective of Fall’s villain; the garnet dragon Overlord Graavvyynaustaiur. I found this immediately fascinating, as where previously Graav (we’re on nickname terms!) was seen as a stereotypical all-powerful supervillain (from the point of view of his opposers), the reader now gets an insight into his feelings and motivations. His villainous characterisation remains of course, in his arrogance, violent disregard for others, etc, but we also see a more complex, thoughtful (to the point of philosophy) and nuanced character. I really feel the perspective switching in this book creates an excellent balance, making it hard to dismiss any character with an easy label.

    Likewise I felt the characterisation of one of our two main heroes, Vilhelm, was strong and complex. Unlike the more traditional epic fantasy hero, Vilhelm is no saint: he is quick to tell lies and change sides, and his decision-process, which the reader is privy to, is often flawed with bias and self-deceit. These qualities make him more believable and actually more likeable than goody-goody Loyyul! It’s a toss-up between Vilhelm and Graav for my favourite character in this book.

    My favourite moments were also between the two of them: Vilhelm’s banter with friends and foes alike, and often with the voices in his own head; and Graav’s exploration of the various stars and worlds, which was both intellectually stimulating and beautifully depicted. I could really feel the ice, heat and aching loneliness of his space travel and provoked a lot more empathy for the character, having shared such experiences with him.

    As well as the inventiveness invested in the creation of not just one new planet, but many, the author introduces the concept of many new, intelligent species alongside the humans and torthugra (the winged serpents), which seeds a lot of promise for the series to follow.

    The plot arc of this book, as the title suggests, charts the rise of Graav to power in a new world, after his fall in the previous. By the end of the story, this arc is satisfactorily concluded, but it is of course merely the set-up for The Calamity, and the main story arc of the books to follow. There is a great twist at the climax, which whets the appetite really well for the coming books, and whilst the humans, gnelwyns, teranthric, torthugra et al have good reason to fear the impending disaster, I personally can’t wait!
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  • D. Reeves
    3.0 out of 5 stars Dragon
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2017
    Unpredictable story line. Confusing the way the characters are titled and the flow of the story. Still interesting enough to see what happens in the next book.
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