Path of the Guardian

by Paolo Danese

The kingdom that had protected him for so many years had now betrayed him. It had torn everything away from him. Now he was alone, and the end was approaching.

Boren is a young man with a past far more mysterious than he realizes. He is now desperate, alone, and on the run. His family has just been slaughtered by the assassins of Ferdul, the usurper king of the island kingdom of Siskail.

Why me?

This is all he keeps thinking. But the answer will not be easy to find. Rescued by one of the last warrior mages, the duo will need to travel far and face their worst nightmare. Little do they know a threat long-forgotten is looming.

Path of the Guardian is the first book in the epic fantasy trilogy Portal Wars.

299 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2011

About the author

Paolo Danese is a trailblazer in media and publishing, with over a decade of experience transforming the landscape of digital content creation and distribution.

As the founder of Storya, he developed a publishing app that empowered creators worldwide, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. His deep passion for storytelling is evident in his previous works, including the YA epic fantasy "Path of the Guardian."

In "Rise of the Nemesis", Paolo brings his globe-spanning experiences and passion for epic fantasy to bear in crafting a thrilling entry in the Portal Wars Universe. The book marks the start of a dark, epic new fantasy series. Follow Paolo's journey and explore more of his innovative work on his [Substack](https://paolodanese.substack.com/) and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolodanese).

Reviews

[The Book Dragon's Hoard by A.V. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the premise of this book, and loved the twist to the trope of the chosen one. It is a good idea and the characters were well thought out and presented. Unfortunately, the author’s execution fell a little flat. Although I didn’t lose interest, there were several sections that were slow reading because I wasn’t fully invested in the situation or because the wording threw me out of the story. It ended up being a balance of being interested enough to keep reading even though I wasn’t devouring every word. 

That said, I think this author has great potential to produce incredible epic fantasy and I look forward to seeing Danese’s development in future books.

[Jessica Foley Griesbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great fantasy!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a great fantasy! The writing is captivating and descriptive, instantlu whisking you away to another world on a great adventure. I instantly felt connected to the characters, especially Boren, and pulled into the story--not wanting to out it down!