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A Necessary Heresy (Instrument of Omens Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Davis Ashura (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,719 ratings
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Prophesized heroes are reborn. The burden they bear is as terrible as it is necessary.

The dead city of Mahadev. In three thousand years, none who have entered those ageless walls have returned to bear word of what evil lurks within. And yet it is there that Cinder and Anya must journey. A hard road with mysteries and dangers abounding.

And the greatest of those perils is imprisoned within the ruined temple at the very center of the necropolis’ dark heart. There, Cinder and Anya are given insight into the terrifying truth the world faces. It is an evil so vast that even the dark god, Shet, must bow before its will. It is the bringer of apocalypse, the ender of civilizations. If ever freed, the world will be helpless before its horrific power.

Forging an alliance all would have rather avoided, Cinder and Anya have no choice but to work with Shet to take on this greater enemy. Worse, it is a pact that will see them give away that which they hold most precious...
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09PHLCMFH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DuSum Publishing (January 7, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5288 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 686 pages
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Davis Ashura

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Davis Ashura is a bestselling author and a full-time practicing physician, who is best known for several fantasy series that are all interconnected and part of his Anchored Worlds universe. The proper sequence to read the series would be The Castes and the OutCastes, William Wilde and then Instrument of Omens. The Eternal Ephemera comes last, well after the others. But truthfully, you actually don’t have to read any of other series in order to enjoy the one you happen to pick up first. Davis is considerate that way.

Davis is married and shares a house with his wonderful wife and two sons. There is, of course, the obligatory stray cats (all authors have cats—it's required by the union) and a gnarly-toothed rescue dog.

Join his Patreon community at www.patreon.com/DavisAshura to read the books as they're written or visit him at www.DavisAshura.com and sign up for his newsletter to learn his latest information.

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**Personal Restrictions (15+) with violence and adult situations**We've been waiting for awhile to get our hands on this book, but I must say it was soo worth the wait! As you start this book it's like going back and spending time with old friends again, where you immediately get lost in the world Davis Ashura created all those years ago, and as you continue falling deeper and deeper into this story you start loosing yourself and start living as the characters, you start feeling their emotions, you struggle, fight and overcome the problems these characters face as if they're your own. And when you finish, you feel lost, having to take a deep breath and reluctantly join the real world again. So I ask you isn't that what compels us to read fantasy? Isn't that what we long for in all the books we read, hoping this would be the one we can escape into, even if its just for a limited time?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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I really enjoy the character s they have depth and are easy to identify with. In addition their diversity is amazing and there are always new villains character conflicts to be resolved while beautiful

Descriptions invite you to see.

Beautiful
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Scott
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023
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Action picked up at the end but the book concluded very abruptly I didn’t even realize I was at the end of the book
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Bigger adventures throughout this fantasy world
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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A Necessary Heresy by Davis Ashura is the third book in the Instrument of Omens series in his Anchored Worlds collection of Asian/Indian inspired fantasy. There are no significant spoilers in this review. The first 2 books detailed the first 2 years of Cinder Shade in the Third Directorate military academy, and this book picks up where the second book ended. A Necessary Heresy covers a longer time period with more travel throughout the world of Seminal, so there is a lot more about the different races and cultures of the world, as well as much more geography. We also learn a lot more about the history of Seminal and how this ties in to events in other books of The Anchored Worlds collection (The Castes and the OutCastes trilogy and The Chronicles of William Wilde). Davis Ashura is sure to include what I have come to expect from his novels: relationships among characters that evolve over time, conflicted heroes, redemption for his characters, and plot twists that will make your head spin. There are also the required Easter Eggs that pay homage to books, movies, and music (I found a couple dozen of these). There are harrowing battles, bizarre creatures, amazing magical powers, and heartfelt but conflicting human emotions. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am really enjoying this series, so I am eagerly awaiting the next installment from Mr. Ashura.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Epic adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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I love this series! The world, the characters, and plot twists are unexpected and witty. You love the character, then you hate them, and then you love them again. Same love story, but it is always somehow fresh and exciting. The Temple of Doom - my palms were sweating, and my heart was racing reading those chapters. The end of this book just crept up on me, and I am so very glad I have the next book already in the series. I recommend this juicy action-packed read to all of the fantasy lovers! Love, hardship, friendships, suffering, and epic quests await you!
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Tim
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Complete, ignore the 5 star fanboys/girls
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2022
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I loved the first two books in this series. This book isn't on the same level in terms of planning and progression.
First of all, I don't think a single story arc was completed at the end. Not one. Stone 2 of 6 delivered. Does that sound like a climax? Not to me. Still foreplay in my mind. I enjoyed branching out with Brilliance and her crew and the plot moved along in other ways via other characters. These areas were done well enough I didn't feel the need to skip through them. So far Genka has added nothing to the story as far as I can tell... his threat was wiped out. I dunno.
Second, Mr Ashura has started resorting to the kind of literary tricks that drive me nutty. A thing happens or is said and the only person unaware is the reader. Weak sauce. Characters make inexplicable decisions. They do or say things out of character. I had to say out loud "Really Davis?? Really?" on a few occasions while reading.
I understand he had an issue with previous decisions made and writing himself into a corner. I think he should have given this one some more time to simmer and work out the issues with his solution. I didn't care for the Rabisu solution, but overall it isn't worst thing. It just drags on though, nothing is progressed on that front. And that is my main issue with this book, nothing is completed. There is no pay off for reading over 700 pages. Other than the characters you spent 2 books growing to love are gone for the most part. You read page after page waiting for the small glimpses of them. It feels cheap.
The usual back and forth with Cinder and Anya is still there, it isn't a terrible book by any means. But I think he may have rushed this one and it isn't up to what his standards normally are.
Hopefully we get some arcs wrapping up in the 4th book or I am out. I left Peter V Brett to die in the desert. I'll do it again.
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Cory Barbour
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great installment in an amazing series
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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This book is the third in Instrument of Omens but one of many written in this great saga. I have now re read them all several times and they never get boring! If you're looking for a wide reaching set of adventures that are as in depth as any could ask for then do yourself the favor and start with Castes and Outcasts and read through to here and I promise you won't be disappointed!
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4.0 out of 5 stars okay
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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The book was okay. So many things to follow, and reading the convolution of so many threads was a bit wearying. I knew something like that had to happen, based on what we saw of them in the William Wylde series. I hate how long it’s taking though, and now a wait for next book. I am still invested in this series. I very much want the best for the main characters and looking forward to seeing how that happens. Thanks for the story.
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Drey Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply put, RIVETING.
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
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There are no slow to read sections in this book. It grabs your imagination like a carefully crafted, powerful weave and hurtles you through the pages. At first I was not a fan with the way thing progressed at a certain point, but I soldiered on because all throughout the darkness Davis magically inspired hope with a line here and a thought there. I strongly encourage you to read this book, but if it is the first book in the series you're looking at please begin with the series called The Castes and the Outcastes. You need to fall in love with our protagonists same as I did to fully appreciate this incredible journey. I can hardly wait for the next installment!!
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James Harwood-Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Addictive characters!
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2023
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Memories of the past. Or are they? A complicated relationship intertwined with prophecy. A confrontation of an immortal enemy & a dangerous alliance await.
Evil is now upon them.

Action packed & perilous! Protagonists struggle as stakes are raised.
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Naren Bade
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and Phenomenal
Reviewed in India on September 21, 2022
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I’ve read many fantasy stories, but this by far is one of the best. Very gripping Descriptive and the weave between the plots are seamless. Thank you for a phenomenal read.
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MR.M.J.LABANOWSKI
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2022
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What an incredible read👍 The story revolves around the 2 main characters, but then you also get storylines from all the other factors and players that contribute to this amazing series of books. Never a let up, with some unexpeced twists, thoroughly captivting and rivetting reading, bring on the next👍😊
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André
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like it like the first two
Reviewed in Spain on February 6, 2022
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First of al I didn't like the structure of this one. You are reading something, then jump to another thing, then keep on jumping. It's confusing and lessens the pleasure of reading.
Second, they remember, then forget, then false memories... not for me, didn't like it at all.
Hope next one will be better and more readable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in Australia on January 10, 2022
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I thoroughly enjoyed book 3, the wait was definitely worth it!

The story development and world building is consistent.

Definitely an old school vibe in terms of epic fantasy.

I recommend reading the other series in order to understand the context of this one as well. One of my favourite worlds
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