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Birth of Magic #1
The Line Unbroken
In the brief pause between apocalypses, one woman standing for honor, courage, and commitment will bring the UnknownWorld back from the brink.
WWDE+210 – Earth is silent.
Sarah Jennifer Walton had turned her back on humanity after losing everything.
Now she’s their only hope.
Civilization has fallen in all but a few places as the Madness ravages Europe and Asia. America is the last holdout against the corruption causing nanocytes to malfunction.
Bethany Anne is far away fighting for the survival of the entire universe, unaware that her technology has turned on humanity.
Earth needs a protector from Bethany Anne’s line, and the Kurtherian Lilith has found her champion.
Sarah Jennifer might not be Bethany Anne’s last blood descendant on Earth, but she’s the only one with the ability to unite Salem’s Weres and magic users and shape them into a force capable of facing the Madness head on.
Join her in The Line Unbroken as she takes her first steps on the road to the Age of Magic.
WWDE+210 – Earth is silent.
Sarah Jennifer Walton had turned her back on humanity after losing everything.
Now she’s their only hope.
Civilization has fallen in all but a few places as the Madness ravages Europe and Asia. America is the last holdout against the corruption causing nanocytes to malfunction.
Bethany Anne is far away fighting for the survival of the entire universe, unaware that her technology has turned on humanity.
Earth needs a protector from Bethany Anne’s line, and the Kurtherian Lilith has found her champion.
Sarah Jennifer might not be Bethany Anne’s last blood descendant on Earth, but she’s the only one with the ability to unite Salem’s Weres and magic users and shape them into a force capable of facing the Madness head on.
Join her in The Line Unbroken as she takes her first steps on the road to the Age of Magic.
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Published May 13, 2020
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September 7, 2021
DNF - quit at 8%
Other readers might enjoy this, it just wasn’t for me...starting a book with a prologue about a fox (an animal, not a shape shifter as far as I could tell) escaping a zombie, which made no sense towards the story. The starting of chapter one had no time reference where the prologue had one was confusing. Then the main character’s name, Sarah Jennifer, using both names, was driving me bonkers! I realize it was in the blurb, but I thought it was like an introduction or like when a mom yells at her kid using the full name, not a regular thing. The story didn’t pull me in. Nope, I’m out.
At my age (approaching 60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
Other readers might enjoy this, it just wasn’t for me...starting a book with a prologue about a fox (an animal, not a shape shifter as far as I could tell) escaping a zombie, which made no sense towards the story. The starting of chapter one had no time reference where the prologue had one was confusing. Then the main character’s name, Sarah Jennifer, using both names, was driving me bonkers! I realize it was in the blurb, but I thought it was like an introduction or like when a mom yells at her kid using the full name, not a regular thing. The story didn’t pull me in. Nope, I’m out.
At my age (approaching 60), life is way too short & my time is too important to force myself to read a book I'm not enjoying, especially when there are so many other books out there waiting to be read.
November 7, 2023
Great story
I loved this story and can't wait to continue on. I came upon this series by way of author notes at the conclusion of Promises Kept in the Kurtherian End games series. Yep I love this series and will continue reading.
I loved this story and can't wait to continue on. I came upon this series by way of author notes at the conclusion of Promises Kept in the Kurtherian End games series. Yep I love this series and will continue reading.
September 2, 2020
Very well written, fast-paced, excellent.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the characters especially Sarah Jennifer. She is not very headstrong or stubborn like other characters in books that LMBPN produces. She is willing to be humble enough to except the fact that there are things she does not know and she is willing to learn them. This humility in dares me to her, she reminds me of the matriarch when she started out she realize they were things she did not know and she was humble enough to learn them. The rest of the characters are solid core group. I will be looking forward to learning more about them and subsequent stories. As for the guests and the plot first of all the plot is well done the story is fast paced and moves along at a good clip. As for the guest stars I’m glad they showed up in the series it ties things together and I am glad that Sarah may get a upgrade or boost to her nanocytes. Strong beginning to a new series counting the days to the next book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the characters especially Sarah Jennifer. She is not very headstrong or stubborn like other characters in books that LMBPN produces. She is willing to be humble enough to except the fact that there are things she does not know and she is willing to learn them. This humility in dares me to her, she reminds me of the matriarch when she started out she realize they were things she did not know and she was humble enough to learn them. The rest of the characters are solid core group. I will be looking forward to learning more about them and subsequent stories. As for the guests and the plot first of all the plot is well done the story is fast paced and moves along at a good clip. As for the guest stars I’m glad they showed up in the series it ties things together and I am glad that Sarah may get a upgrade or boost to her nanocytes. Strong beginning to a new series counting the days to the next book.
June 1, 2020
Another great new series from Nat and MA
I have tried all MA's series. And with only a very few exceptions read the entire series while eagerly waiting for the next book. In fact I can only think of 2 right now that I just couldn't get into enough to read the series, otherwise read all of them!! This will be a great one and am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next. Retirement is a wonderful thing, and the availability to read all these amazing books for free is beyond my wildest retirement dreams. Love all the associated authors too. Living in Homer Alaska past 4 years and going to spend next few years visiting rest of kids in lower 48. Please keep writing these wonderful jewels so I can keep reading and myself out of trouble. Open the border Canada, time for our next adventure! Please keep safe, u r all part of my family!
I have tried all MA's series. And with only a very few exceptions read the entire series while eagerly waiting for the next book. In fact I can only think of 2 right now that I just couldn't get into enough to read the series, otherwise read all of them!! This will be a great one and am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next. Retirement is a wonderful thing, and the availability to read all these amazing books for free is beyond my wildest retirement dreams. Love all the associated authors too. Living in Homer Alaska past 4 years and going to spend next few years visiting rest of kids in lower 48. Please keep writing these wonderful jewels so I can keep reading and myself out of trouble. Open the border Canada, time for our next adventure! Please keep safe, u r all part of my family!
May 24, 2020
This is a great addition to the TKG collection, and a bit nostalgic. I've often wondered what became of the family and friends left behind, I know they were mentioned on different occasions throughout the collections but it was never really Their Story.
This journey for Sarah Jennifer looks promising as she begins to come into her own as a Walton and rejoins the living once again. Esme is a fun character and really great for Sarah Jennifer's development, as are Brutus and Sylvie, who I was happy to see rejoin the living as well. And I agree 100% Ted is awesome both in his antics who is on Earth and his adventures in Space with his A.I.'s and Felicity.
Can't wait to read more on this new series, keep up the good work and Thank you!
This journey for Sarah Jennifer looks promising as she begins to come into her own as a Walton and rejoins the living once again. Esme is a fun character and really great for Sarah Jennifer's development, as are Brutus and Sylvie, who I was happy to see rejoin the living as well. And I agree 100% Ted is awesome both in his antics who is on Earth and his adventures in Space with his A.I.'s and Felicity.
Can't wait to read more on this new series, keep up the good work and Thank you!
July 21, 2020
Very good
I really like it. I'm still confused about the KGU book order. I really do prefer to read in order. For me jumping mid stream I feel like I'm ruining the read. That and it bugs me especially with acronym that aren't explained and I've no clue. Like I'm missing a bunch of information and context. Let alone a whole series or more of books I didn't know about. The search for could have hyperlinks to the others or some way to let the reader know there are books many books out there. But when they are only under one authors name there are no connections. Any that's a beef I've had for a while. I very much the many books. If I could find more I'd read them. Reader help. Its an universe you know. And more than one. We can get lost
I really like it. I'm still confused about the KGU book order. I really do prefer to read in order. For me jumping mid stream I feel like I'm ruining the read. That and it bugs me especially with acronym that aren't explained and I've no clue. Like I'm missing a bunch of information and context. Let alone a whole series or more of books I didn't know about. The search for could have hyperlinks to the others or some way to let the reader know there are books many books out there. But when they are only under one authors name there are no connections. Any that's a beef I've had for a while. I very much the many books. If I could find more I'd read them. Reader help. Its an universe you know. And more than one. We can get lost
March 21, 2021
Awesome book!
Ok, I am on a mission to read every word of every book in the Kurtherian Gambit series world! I am on my way and it has been the best time ever spent reading in my life! This book is no exception! It's an awesome read! Good hearted woman doing everything she can do save the people she meets from alien technology that's gone a little nuts. This storyline is about bravery and putting yourself out there when you're not sure if you're ready. It's about caring about others even if you don't believe they care. It's about doing the right thing no matter how painful or heartbreaking. It's funny and made me laugh and really, really impatient for the next book! I want more, soon! Please!
Ok, I am on a mission to read every word of every book in the Kurtherian Gambit series world! I am on my way and it has been the best time ever spent reading in my life! This book is no exception! It's an awesome read! Good hearted woman doing everything she can do save the people she meets from alien technology that's gone a little nuts. This storyline is about bravery and putting yourself out there when you're not sure if you're ready. It's about caring about others even if you don't believe they care. It's about doing the right thing no matter how painful or heartbreaking. It's funny and made me laugh and really, really impatient for the next book! I want more, soon! Please!
June 14, 2020
Absolutely wonderful! A New Favorite!
Live the way this story has been told. It carries on the flavor I loved about the Terry Henry Walton series but also had its own unique feel. Sarah Jennifer has hound back with society much like her grandfather did after wondering alone for twenty years. Note she has not only taken on a pack but faces the beginning of the madness. I would recommend reading Sarah Jennifer's short story in the Kurtherian Fans Write For Fans Book1 . It provide a prequel to this book. Great book!! Looking forward to the next in the series,hoping the wait isn't to long!
Live the way this story has been told. It carries on the flavor I loved about the Terry Henry Walton series but also had its own unique feel. Sarah Jennifer has hound back with society much like her grandfather did after wondering alone for twenty years. Note she has not only taken on a pack but faces the beginning of the madness. I would recommend reading Sarah Jennifer's short story in the Kurtherian Fans Write For Fans Book1 . It provide a prequel to this book. Great book!! Looking forward to the next in the series,hoping the wait isn't to long!
July 14, 2020
What a start!!
I wondered what happened to SJ after Michael left her ranch and am thrilled to get to follow her on her journey. I am trying to keep spoilers to a minimum, so I will simply state I love the story of Cory and Ramses's daughter! As Cory is my favorite character of the TH Walton Chronicles, I am thrilled to find parts of her in Sarah Jennifer. SJ also has an awesome blend of her grandparents which makes her a trifecta of leadership, badassness, and empathy. The ending of the book had my jaw hitting the floor and I can't wait to see where her journey leads her!!
I wondered what happened to SJ after Michael left her ranch and am thrilled to get to follow her on her journey. I am trying to keep spoilers to a minimum, so I will simply state I love the story of Cory and Ramses's daughter! As Cory is my favorite character of the TH Walton Chronicles, I am thrilled to find parts of her in Sarah Jennifer. SJ also has an awesome blend of her grandparents which makes her a trifecta of leadership, badassness, and empathy. The ending of the book had my jaw hitting the floor and I can't wait to see where her journey leads her!!
July 3, 2020
Long-awaited and Awesome
This is fabulous! Just as TH and Chat retire I am excited to find this beginning to Sarah Jennifer's story. I have waited on tenderhooks for her story after each brief glimpse into her journey we've had from other books. As always, N D Roberts brings a new part of the TKG world into our lives with freshness and wonderful plot and character development. Serious kudos to her and the supporting teams who made this new integration into my favorite universe nearly seamless.
Can't wait for the next!
This is fabulous! Just as TH and Chat retire I am excited to find this beginning to Sarah Jennifer's story. I have waited on tenderhooks for her story after each brief glimpse into her journey we've had from other books. As always, N D Roberts brings a new part of the TKG world into our lives with freshness and wonderful plot and character development. Serious kudos to her and the supporting teams who made this new integration into my favorite universe nearly seamless.
Can't wait for the next!
November 15, 2020
Yay Ted & Felicity
Love the book, & back to TH style, in the back of my head always wondered why BA team didn't protect earth during zombie times when they did so much 4 so many universes hunting bad kurtherians. To protect earth/humanity when couple of ships & teams would do wonders( but spoil magic books)& Was wondering why Jim couldn't at least b tutored by Ted thru suitcase instead of Sylvie & bam nat ended book with my non book logic, love it when such a wonderful writer as ND Roberts does wonderful writing & common can sense lol
Love the book, & back to TH style, in the back of my head always wondered why BA team didn't protect earth during zombie times when they did so much 4 so many universes hunting bad kurtherians. To protect earth/humanity when couple of ships & teams would do wonders( but spoil magic books)& Was wondering why Jim couldn't at least b tutored by Ted thru suitcase instead of Sylvie & bam nat ended book with my non book logic, love it when such a wonderful writer as ND Roberts does wonderful writing & common can sense lol
July 19, 2022
I loved this book. With Sarah Jennifer, I had a taste of the FDG, and TH, Sarah's Grandfather, which I love so much.
When you add in Weres in trouble, and the beginnings of the Zombie Madness, what more could I ask for?
I loved how Sarah managed to turn things around - with a lot of help from her witch friend, Esme, and the inhabitants of Salem - as she starts to train up the Weres who had been abandoned to their own devices.
I'm really looking forwards to reading book two of this series: Walk the Line, to see what will happen next, as this series is one that I'm very happy to have bought!
When you add in Weres in trouble, and the beginnings of the Zombie Madness, what more could I ask for?
I loved how Sarah managed to turn things around - with a lot of help from her witch friend, Esme, and the inhabitants of Salem - as she starts to train up the Weres who had been abandoned to their own devices.
I'm really looking forwards to reading book two of this series: Walk the Line, to see what will happen next, as this series is one that I'm very happy to have bought!
August 14, 2020
Excellent
Feel good story, about a serious problem, with a difficult solution. Get a team together made of three or four groups that hate each other, and make it work. Humans have a sorry history of getting along with different folks. Assuming there are aliens out, suppose they are hiding from us till minor differences don't count, because they are really odd. If we can't get along with ourselves, how can we get along with an alien?
Feel good story, about a serious problem, with a difficult solution. Get a team together made of three or four groups that hate each other, and make it work. Humans have a sorry history of getting along with different folks. Assuming there are aliens out, suppose they are hiding from us till minor differences don't count, because they are really odd. If we can't get along with ourselves, how can we get along with an alien?
September 26, 2020
Good read
Writing is good. Understandable and cohesive plots with minor situations that seem odd for the context. One typographical error of a missing “End Quote. Prison scene was slightly disjointed but it’s hard to write from Linus, Katias, Reg, Brutus , and SJ all at once
Character development has been 85% good but needs small tweaks to help you understand all of the situation. Get it and read. I’m looking forward to the next one.
Writing is good. Understandable and cohesive plots with minor situations that seem odd for the context. One typographical error of a missing “End Quote. Prison scene was slightly disjointed but it’s hard to write from Linus, Katias, Reg, Brutus , and SJ all at once
Character development has been 85% good but needs small tweaks to help you understand all of the situation. Get it and read. I’m looking forward to the next one.
February 20, 2021
Fan-Freaking-Tastic as Usual 😁
This ongoing series, The Kurtherian Universe and others, just keeps getting better and better 😃. The fact that there is a never ending universe of stories, each one unique is completely Mind Blowing 🙄. So much action, Tons of intense situations and all the fantastic characters keep you turning pages long into the night🌛. Thanks so much N.D. and Michael, I can't wait to see what happens next 🤓.
This ongoing series, The Kurtherian Universe and others, just keeps getting better and better 😃. The fact that there is a never ending universe of stories, each one unique is completely Mind Blowing 🙄. So much action, Tons of intense situations and all the fantastic characters keep you turning pages long into the night🌛. Thanks so much N.D. and Michael, I can't wait to see what happens next 🤓.
June 6, 2021
I'm not sure how I missed these books but I'm happy I did!
What a great find, I thought I had read all of the KU books only to find out that I had missed almost a whole arc. I had read a few of the THW books and must have gotten distracted. I'm so happy to have found N.D. Roberts books. Great read! Looking forward to books 2 and 3. 3 is on pre-order, I should have it around the time I finish book 2. Peace!
What a great find, I thought I had read all of the KU books only to find out that I had missed almost a whole arc. I had read a few of the THW books and must have gotten distracted. I'm so happy to have found N.D. Roberts books. Great read! Looking forward to books 2 and 3. 3 is on pre-order, I should have it around the time I finish book 2. Peace!
May 12, 2022
Great book
Great book, solid characters. After I finish this series, I'm thinking of going back and reading the Terry Walton series. I've been jumping around in the TKG universe and there are so many branches to it that it can seem overwhelming. I started out with the original series even though I'm not really a sci-fi person, I prefer more the fantasy genre. At any rate, I recommend this book and I am looking forward to book 2.
Great book, solid characters. After I finish this series, I'm thinking of going back and reading the Terry Walton series. I've been jumping around in the TKG universe and there are so many branches to it that it can seem overwhelming. I started out with the original series even though I'm not really a sci-fi person, I prefer more the fantasy genre. At any rate, I recommend this book and I am looking forward to book 2.
May 19, 2020
Life discoveries
Sarah Jennifer has been running, and it’s time to stop: time to grow up. The Madness has been unleashed, and major changes are happening as well as old evils ending to be fought. This is an interesting introduction to Sarah Jennifer’s next chapter, and one that I’m curious to continue.
Sarah Jennifer has been running, and it’s time to stop: time to grow up. The Madness has been unleashed, and major changes are happening as well as old evils ending to be fought. This is an interesting introduction to Sarah Jennifer’s next chapter, and one that I’m curious to continue.
June 5, 2020
Really liked this book
I have enjoyed the kutherian universe, and had high expectations for this book. I was happy to find that it exceeded those expectations. This book did really well in filling in more backstory for an interesting character and I look forward to seeing how it plays out in the upcoming books. Definitely recommend it.
I have enjoyed the kutherian universe, and had high expectations for this book. I was happy to find that it exceeded those expectations. This book did really well in filling in more backstory for an interesting character and I look forward to seeing how it plays out in the upcoming books. Definitely recommend it.
June 14, 2020
Incredible!
5 stars means this story kept me interested and entertained from cover to cover. Nonstop. I love Sarah Jennifer even though she's hardly snarky at all! This is a great addition to the Kurtherian Gambit universe. New and old friends in another great story! The next book in this series can't come soon enough for me!
5 stars means this story kept me interested and entertained from cover to cover. Nonstop. I love Sarah Jennifer even though she's hardly snarky at all! This is a great addition to the Kurtherian Gambit universe. New and old friends in another great story! The next book in this series can't come soon enough for me!
June 18, 2020
Off to a GREAT start!
Thank you for starting this series! We’re finally going to get some answers to the questions we fans have had seemingly forever. A great beginning, tying in some characters we already know and love with some we’ve heard of before, and others that are brand new. I can’t wait to see how Sarah Jennifer saves the world!
Thank you for starting this series! We’re finally going to get some answers to the questions we fans have had seemingly forever. A great beginning, tying in some characters we already know and love with some we’ve heard of before, and others that are brand new. I can’t wait to see how Sarah Jennifer saves the world!
June 23, 2020
Must Have More
I chose a 5-star rating because I was so invested in the main character I read the book straight through.
And didn't regret missing most of a night's sleep to do so.
I have to know more about her future endeavors!
Does she make it to the land bridge or does she stop them cold? Pun intended 😄.
There are so many things I want to know....
I chose a 5-star rating because I was so invested in the main character I read the book straight through.
And didn't regret missing most of a night's sleep to do so.
I have to know more about her future endeavors!
Does she make it to the land bridge or does she stop them cold? Pun intended 😄.
There are so many things I want to know....
July 1, 2020
The world is changing
Nan-nites are everywhere now in plants and water. A virus has been associated with the nan-nites that is causing a sickness to spread. It starts in Europe but it's moving across the Atlantic. Now everyone needs to work together to clean up the world and get the virus under control.Loved this book.
Nan-nites are everywhere now in plants and water. A virus has been associated with the nan-nites that is causing a sickness to spread. It starts in Europe but it's moving across the Atlantic. Now everyone needs to work together to clean up the world and get the virus under control.Loved this book.
July 6, 2020
Great story
Technology or magic? I've loved the Kurtherian universe since I first stumbled across Bethany Ann, and this book is no exception - I'm looking forward to a full series on the birth of magic! Keep 'em coming! Though I'm kind of bummed that that I found this book so early in the cycle, and now have to wait for more volumes... LMBPN has spoiled me.😁
Technology or magic? I've loved the Kurtherian universe since I first stumbled across Bethany Ann, and this book is no exception - I'm looking forward to a full series on the birth of magic! Keep 'em coming! Though I'm kind of bummed that that I found this book so early in the cycle, and now have to wait for more volumes... LMBPN has spoiled me.😁
June 26, 2021
A Great New Addition to the Series
There are so many series within the Kurtherian Gambit series and each new addition has been a delight to me. This one is also a delight. It brought me back to earth to some old friends and new ones. Back to new adventures, new dangers, and new ways to get the job done. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Enjoy!
There are so many series within the Kurtherian Gambit series and each new addition has been a delight to me. This one is also a delight. It brought me back to earth to some old friends and new ones. Back to new adventures, new dangers, and new ways to get the job done. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Enjoy!
August 13, 2021
So I went for this book after seeing that it had more tha 4star rating.
Initially I liked the book and I thought I got something interesting to read.
But after the first half, I realized that the story is not edited properly. The dialogues are written in haste as if the author was worried about the deadline.
Many plots are given unnecessary description like the bus.
Initially I liked the book and I thought I got something interesting to read.
But after the first half, I realized that the story is not edited properly. The dialogues are written in haste as if the author was worried about the deadline.
Many plots are given unnecessary description like the bus.
May 22, 2020
You had me at Kurtherian!
I loved the beginning of this new series so much! Interesting characters with just enough action and a ending that makes me giddy waiting for the next book!
I loved the beginning of this new series so much! Interesting characters with just enough action and a ending that makes me giddy waiting for the next book!
May 24, 2020
Awesome book!
What an awesome new series! I always wanted to know what happened to those Terry Henry and Char left behind and how the magic got started on Earth strengThen Anne left. I can't wait to see what happens next! Keep churning out the awesome stories guys!
What an awesome new series! I always wanted to know what happened to those Terry Henry and Char left behind and how the magic got started on Earth strengThen Anne left. I can't wait to see what happens next! Keep churning out the awesome stories guys!
May 25, 2020
It's not Magick! Lol
This is a series I've been waiting for!
Finally Sarah pulls her head out and gets going!
This is gonna be pretty freaking AWESOME!
Howard S (the S stands for super fan)
This is a series I've been waiting for!
Finally Sarah pulls her head out and gets going!
This is gonna be pretty freaking AWESOME!
Howard S (the S stands for super fan)
May 28, 2020
Great story
The story of Sarah Jennifer continues as she semi reluctantly becomes the Alpha of the troubled werewolf pack and stars to make them into a force for decency and a part of Salem. A good read.
The story of Sarah Jennifer continues as she semi reluctantly becomes the Alpha of the troubled werewolf pack and stars to make them into a force for decency and a part of Salem. A good read.
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