A Fateful Force Origins Story: Prequel Short Story to the Tome of Syyx
Change of Fortune takes place six years before the events of the Epic Fantasy The Tome of Syyx. It shows Akke as a young street kid, doing what she must to survive in the corrupt city of Newport. Little does she know, that on this fateful day, her life will be forever changed.
The Tome of Syyx
Broken Promises (Book 1.5)
Street gangs, corrupt merchants, and a powerful thieves guild. What could go wrong?
Fighting orcs and hobgoblins on the frontier has seasoned Akke, but her return to the city of her birth could prove just as challenging.
In a race against time to rescue an old friend, Akke and Ailuros land in the middle of a brewing gang war, where a person’s safety must be bargained for with more than just gold.
But Akke must be careful what she promises and to whom, for dangers lurk everywhere. Some of them harder to see than others.
The Enemy Within (Available for Pre-Order)
What if our greatest hope for victory was also the greatest threat to our existence?
War rages in the Wild Moor as Vlak’s hobgoblins seek revenge on Sanctuary for the destruction of one of their outposts. Zom must lead his orcs in an alliance with humans and dwarves in a desperate battle to once again prove that his tribe is different, and can be trusted.
Meanwhile, a spate of murders in Fairhaven has left the city on edge, and Akke and Ailuros are tasked with investigating the strange occurrences to uncover the motive.
How are the two events related, and what great evils brew behind the violence?
Chosen (Available for Pre-Order)
The Grand Finale of the Fateful Force Trilogy
The Fateful Force Book Series
Enemy Within (Coming 2026)
Chosen (Coming 2026)
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Multi Award Winning Author Stavros Saristavros
2022 Global Book Awad Winner in Action & Adventure – Fantasy
2022 Ozma CIBA FINALISTS for Fantasy Fiction
Stavros Saristavros is a Greek-Australian world-building extraordinaire who creates elaborate fantasy realms based on his vast experience as a Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master. When he’s not enthralling his readers and D&D party members with his twisting plots and surprising character development, he shares free role playing game (RPG) battle maps and resources on his website for tabletop gamers.
As an avid MMA fan, he trains extensively in boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is a Black Belt in karate – all of which helps him write realistic fight sequences in his action-packed novels. Don’t miss The Tome of Syyx, the first novel in The Fateful Force series today!
Editorial Reviews
“Stavros Saristavros’ Dungeons & Dragons-inspired debut, THE TOME OF SYYX, is an epic labor of love that is sure to resonate with like-minded readers.”
IndieReader.com – James Weiskittel
Fans of the whole LitRPG genre, Dungeons and Dragons, and fantasy fans will find something to love here – and even those who are not well versed in these subjects can find a wonderful introductory experience of them in The Tome of Syyx.
An engaging tale filled with epic battles and plenty of magic.
The Tome of Syyx is an emotional rollercoaster interspersed with high-stakes battles, intrigue, and a cast of lovable characters. I can’t wait to see what the next installment will bring.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gritty, eloquent, and teaming with plot twists!
Saristavros’ debut to The Fateful Force series is an unrivaled combination of immersive worldbuilding, gripping action sequences, haunting necromancy, and diverse fantasy races that will enthrall even the pickiest fantasy readers!
