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Corsana: The Phalanx Syndicate is Charles Wellington's first novel to date. Born in San Diego, California, he moved around for many years throughout Northern California, Oregon, Oklahoma and Nevada until he finally decided to settle down. With over twenty two years of participating in tabletop roleplaying games where he developed all his own original storylines (along with a fully fleshed-out world) and degrees in Art, Fine Arts and General Studies, he finally succumbed to the wishes of his friends and family to put his stories and world into a novel for the world to enjoy. With Corsana: The Phalanx Syndicate now published, he continues the series with plans for at least four books (if not more), which he plans on putting out yearly until finished. He currently resides in the city of Reno, Nevada with his long-time girlfriend and their two sons.
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
In Corsana: The Phalanx Syndicate by Charles Wellington II, one learns to become a hero by acting, not dreaming. Christopher Knight, or CK, has held a secret close to his heart since he can remember. He is a psionic; he has the power to make things happen just by using his mind. This amazing power gave him dreams, dreams of becoming a hero one day. He wanted to have people appreciate him and love him. However, none of these dreams included being held captive in a cave or beaten up by fantastical creatures. If he cannot save himself, how can he save people?
His powers are tested when a merchant ship arrives at the city of Corsana and all hell breaks loose. When the call for adventurers to investigate is made, CK snatches the opportunity to broadcast his special talent to everyone. He does not realize that he will be lost in a sea of unknown danger. He would have to hone his powers to survive the horrors in store for him. He lives in a world where dragons, goblin, orcs and giants are real. He needs to have incredible powers to fight the dangers imposed by a great power that is threatening the lives of all. But can CK save the people and his mind at the same time?
Corsana: The Phalanx Syndicate by Charles Wellington II was a very enjoyable novel. This epic fantasy is exactly what you need if you like heroes who slay dragons and overcome bad with the goodness inside them. The fantastical elements were spot on and very timely. I really enjoyed it! CK is such a strong character, he is filled with dreams of becoming a hero, but he is addled by it. He is intelligent and very sensible. Five stars for this epic novel.
