The Book of Kit

Your mind is your greatest weapon. Even when it's broken.

A Psychological Grimdark Progression Fantasy (Book 1 of The Book of Kit Saga)

His father is called the Butcher. His lessons are written in pain. When his world collapses, young Kit Landon discovers a terrifying magic: the power to fracture his own mind. To survive, he must splinter his consciousness into autonomous vestiges, offloading his agony to stay alive. But the power that saves him may also consume him. A relentless grimdark progression fantasy perfect for fans of brutal coming-of-age stories and unique, hard magic systems.

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Tim Geoff - 5 stars: "Along with peril. Kit Landon's father is a brutal aristocrat who delights in inflicting pain. Kit gains the occasional respite during his retreats with a reclusive wizard, but events inexorably build to a dramatic confrontation, forcing his flight into the wild.

Kit Landon is a character who evolves as the story unfolds. The other characters, from nobles to servants to entertainers, all come across as real. The magic system is potent, but comes with real cost. I did note some jarring transitions between first-person singular and third-person limited. Overall, the tale proceeded at a measured pace with enough twists and action to hold my interest.

I recommend Kit's Awakening for those interested in tales of fantasy intrigue and magical development."
Texan10 - 5 stars: "Kit's story is gritty, riveting and full of determination. His harrowing story never stops and doesn't follow the formula seen in others of this genre. Please have book 2 out soon!"

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Dan Green writes from the belief that magic should cost more than a fleeting exhaustion. Inspired by the relentless determination of FitzChivalry Farseer and the gritty pragmatism of Joe Abercrombie, Dan crafts worlds where power is forged in the fires of personal hardship.

For Dan, Kit's Awakening is more than a tale of progression; it is a mirror. It is an exploration of the splintering mind, translating the reality of internal trauma into a landscape of shadows and "Vestiges." The most harrowing chapters to write were not the battles, but the soul-wrenching moments of vulnerability - the instances where a character must finally name their sadness or face their own anger.

Dan's mission is simple yet somber: to lead the reader through the dark side of the human experience from the victim's perspective, ultimately revealing the immense strength required to endure the unendurable and move forward into the aftermath.

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