Hi.
I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.
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I am proud to announce that my latest project, I Am Calm Voice, has become available to purchase today.
I have placed links to iBooks, Amazon and KOBO stores where I Am Calm Voice can be acquired. 
I know that people have been waiting for this one for a long time. Well, she is finally here.
Grab yourself a copy, download it to your reader and enjoy.
You won't be disappointed.

​Robert E Kreig.

Hi.
I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.

I'm a little excited today as I've just sent an approval for the worldwide distribution of my latest ebook project, I Am Calm Voice.
​With hope, it should be available within the next few weeks at every online location where ebooks are sold. I will post links to Amazon, iBooks, Kobo and Barnes and Noble on the page dedicated to I Am Calm Voice when it becomes available to purchase.
In the meantime, please visit the I Am Calm Voice page to read a brief synopsis, reviews and find a link to where you can read I Am Calm Voice for free at Inkitt for a limited time.
So, keep your eyes peeled for I Am Calm Voice.
She is coming...
She is angry...

​Robert E Kreig.

Hi.
I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.

I just recently wrote this message on other social media platforms and thought that I should put it here also.

Enjoy.

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With my most recent piece available to read for free on Inkitt, I thought it might be time to update readers of some changes to the website and other material available online.

First, some aesthetic changes have been made to my website. I think it is easier to navigate but would appreciate any feedback.

You can visit my website at www.robertekreig.com

Another recent change is the updated cover for The Walls of Woodmyst. It is the first book of the Woodmyst Chronicles and can be purchased through many online book stores.

Eventually, I will update the other books in the series with similar covers. You can check the proposed covers at my website, Homewww.robertekreig.com

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment at the following link:

http://www.robertekreig.com/contact-robert-e-kreig.html

Thank you, and happy reading.

​Robert E Kreig

Hi. I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.
Now that I've finally put I Am Calm Voice out there for the world to read, I think it may be time to revisit Woodmyst again.
When I completed The Warlords of Woodmyst, I thought I might have been done with the place. But, alas, it called me back for another adventure.
I have been working on the rough drafts of four more books that follow the deeds of Tomas and Emily Warde's daughters, Catherine and Alice. Needless to say that I have, once again, allowed the characters to take me on this journey and we have wandered into some very dark territories.
In these next four books, we will see friends become enemies and enemies become friends. Strange creatures will arise and mysterious forces fester beneath all of the action.
It does get a bit grisly and disgusting in places. But let's face it, would it truly be Woodmyst without something a little unnerving?
I truly did enjoy writing the first drafts of this story and particularly liked exploring the development of the young Warde girls as they both come of age and struggle with their own challenges as the narrative progresses.
The four books are a continuous story, not four separate adventures. Each filled with perils and fast paced action amongst some scary and sometimes gory trials with many twists in the road.
It may be some time before we see these books join their predesessors in the virtual bookstores. So, until then, I urge everyone to check out I Am Calm Voice on Inkitt for free.
And, just for the fun of it all, here's a sneaky peak of the proposed cover for the next book in the Woodmyst series. I'm calling it, The Huntress of Woodmyst.
Cheers,
Robert E Kreig.

Hi. I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.
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It's been a while since I posted anything, and so I thought it was about time that I introduced you to my new novel which will be made available on e-book later this year.

I Am Calm Voice is a dark psychological novel surrounding the actions of one girl on a fateful morning in April, 2017. Kristin Matthews is fed up with her life, her oppressive parents, and her bullying schoolmates. She is compelled by a soothing voice thrumming in her head to seek revenge on those who have wronged her. At the top of her list is a trio of girls who have taunted her to breaking point. After careful planning, she embarks on a deadly rampage through Edwards Hill State High School, bent on destroying all her pain one final time. What follows is a haunting description of the day’s events, culminating in an ending no one will expect. Below is the opening chapter from I Am Calm Voice.
View the book trailer here.
For more information about I Am Calm Voice, and other works by Robert E Kreig, visit www.robertekreig.com.


THE KILLARNEY FACTOR

SATURDAY MAY 13 2017
The room was lit more brightly than he had believed it to be. It looked a lot darker when he watched the show on his television at home. The set appeared simple, consisting of two black chairs upon a raised platform. Between them was a glass coffee table with a pitcher of water and two freshly filled glasses.
The backdrop was a large black curtain with the words, THE KILLARNEY FACTOR hanging from a drop-down sign attached to something far above them. The studio lights, shining from directly above, out in front and off to each side, were blinding. He didn’t know how people on television did this every day without eventually losing their eyesight.
Perhaps they did.
Sitting in the chair left of screen, he squirmed nervously as he reached for the glass closest to him. He took a quick sip, wishing it was something stronger.
“Take your time,” Bill Killarney, the gracious host, told him.
His eyes moved across the three cameras with their lenses directed towards the two men on the platform.
Placing the glass gingerly on the table, he cleared his throat and moved his gaze back to the other man.
“I’m sorry,” he said. “I’m a little nervous. First time on TV.”
“It’s all right,” Killarney replied. “This isn’t live. We’ll edit this pretty tight for time’s sake. I know that doesn’t sit well, considering the context. It should be me apologizing to you for making you relive this.”
“The wife thinks it might help it I was to talk about it,” the man replied. “I was thinking more along the lines of a therapist or someone like that.”
“I can recommend one I’ve used from time to time after my time reporting from war zones,” the other suggested. “It seems stupid, but they do really help.”
“I might take you up on that.”
“Are you ready to continue, Mister Ramus?”
The man nodded. “I think so.”
“Okay,” Killarney fixed his tie. “Mister Ramus, in your time as Chief Inspector for the Texas Forensics Science Commission, have you encountered a crime scene in any way similar to that which was found at Edwards Hill State High School?”
“Never,” Ramus replied, taking a deep breath afterwards.
“Could you elaborate?”
“You need to understand that this is an ongoing investigation,” he answered. “To all involved, it would appear an open and shut case. But life isn’t that simple. And what we saw in there was anything but a simple homicide or mass shooting for that matter.”
“You’re still referring to this case as a ‘mass shooting’?” Killarney wrote something on a clipboard that was positioned on his lap.
“We don’t know what to call this,” the other said, shaking his head. “Many of the victims were shot. Some were…”
“Are you all right?” Killarney glanced to someone behind the cameras. “Do you want to stop?”
“No,” Ramus replied instantly. “I’d like to continue, please.”
“You were saying?” The host nodded.
“I was saying that most were shot, but there were others who were murdered in more creative ways.” He took another deep breath as he considered the words he had just spoken. “Creative isn’t the right word. But it’s the most appropriate that I can think of at the moment.”
“Talk us through what you encountered,” Killarney suggested. “Keeping in mind that this is an ongoing case.”
“Well,” Ramus reached for the glass of water again. After taking a long sip and swallowing hard, he placed the glass back upon the table. It clunked a little loudly. “Sorry.”
“It’s all right,” the other assured him. “Please continue.”
“We arrived after everything had unfolded,” he said. “It was roughly seven-thirty and already quite dark. Someone had placed a couple of floodlights hooked up to generators around the outside of the building on the front lawn and had them pointing towards the ground. There were two bodies out there. I guess someone watched too many cop shows and decided the lights were needed for our team or something.”
“Where should they have been?”
“We didn’t need them at all,” answered Ramus. “We always bring our own equipment. I mean, it didn’t matter. The power was on and most of the external and internal lights were still working, even after the sprinkler system had been triggered. They weren’t necessary. But, being a small town, maybe someone got a bit zealous and decided to get all the toys out. I don’t know.”
“So you went inside?”
“Yes. We entered at the side of the building through the emergency exit from the school cafeteria. We then split the team up and took different sections of the building. We hoped to process the scene a little quicker by doing this. As I said, it all appeared as an open and shut case.”
“How many were in your team?”
“We had a large team,” Ramus replied. “Eighteen. We were told that there were a lot of victims and that we would need numbers to process the scene.”
“What would a usual number on a forensics team be?”
“Well, that depends upon the scene,” he answered. “I would usually work with a team of three to five. But there have been times when I’ve worked with as many as twenty-five. The truth of the matter is that eighteen was all we could fit into the vehicles with the equipment we brought with us. That, and not too many wanted to go for a ride all the way from Houston to Edwards Hill.”
“What happened next?”
“We split into sub-teams of three. My sub-team moved upstairs where we took the center hallway. The first victims were murdered there. I think it’s safe to say that we found three youths and five adults all with fatal gunshot wounds. One was a police officer and four were teachers employed at the school.”
“Safe to say?” Killarney interjected.
“Sorry?” Ramus moved his eyes to the presenter. His expression appeared as if he didn’t understand the question.
“You said, ‘safe to say’. What do you mean by that?”
“I was referring to the fact that this is still an open case,” Ramus replied. “I know I can’t give names for the time being. I may not be able to discuss gender either. But so much has already been announced in the media, including the victims’ identities, that I feel that I must give some clarification. That’s why I said that I think it’s safe to say these things.”
“Of course.” The host nodded, jotting something else down on his clipboard. “Please.”
“Well, we processed the scene. Put tags down. Took photos and video. Measured what blood spatter hadn’t been washed away, distances of shell casings from the deceased. Nothing all that exciting.
“We then moved into the northern corridor and what we saw were bodies piled upon bodies. It was a complete and utter bloodbath. We spent nearly two hours in that hallway with the assistance of three other sub-teams.
“That was where the bulk of the massacre occurred.” He paused to take another sip of water. Hs eyes were beginning to glisten with moisture. “I had seen blood before. But not that much. Even then, something inside of me told me that I wasn’t going to walk away from this one without some scarring inside my psyche. But there was more.
“It was when we returned downstairs and were summoned by our colleagues to see what was in the gymnasium that caused my stomach to turn. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life and never want to see anything like it ever again.”
“You’re referring to the burnt bodies?”
“Burnt?” George Ramus, resigned Chief Inspector for the Texas Forensics Science Commission felt his throat tighten. His eyes welled with tears. “They were children. Little children that were no older than fourteen at best. I mean, the vast majority of victims were only kids. But I’ve never seen anything like that. Not in my whole thirty-eight years in service with the Forensics Science Commission.”
“And this is what sparked your resignation?” Killarney queried. “It was too much? You didn’t want to see anything like that again?”
“She took their innards,” Ramus blurted. “She arranged their guts along the floor to form four Latin words.”
“What words?” Killarney sat forward, intrigued. He flipped through the papers on his clipboard for notes about such a thing but found nothing. This information was new.
“Jesus,” Ramus started to cry. “What sort of person does that?”
“What were the words, Mister Ramus?”
“You wouldn’t have guessed that someone like her would be capable of doing such things. She killed seventy-three in that school and took the time to leave a message.”
“What was the message she left?”
Ramus didn’t seem to hear the interviewer. The words seemed to simply dribble out of him as he became more and more upset.
“She looked like any other normal kid. But she ripped their stomachs open and took their intestines out.” He was a blubbering mess. His cheeks were wet. His nose was running over his lips in thick strips of mucus.
“Mister Ramus?”
“They were only burnt on the outside, you see,” he explained. “But inside was still raw. Still raw.”
“What message, Mister Ramus?” Killarney pressed.
“I think that’s enough,” called a voice from behind the cameras.
“Mister Ramus…” Killarney reached over and put his hand on George Ramus’ knee. “What was the message she left?”
Ramus started hyperventilating. His breathing became erratic and snot sprayed across the floor at his feet.
“Cut,” the voice from the darkness called. “Cut. The interview is over, Bill.”
“Mister Ramus,” Killarney stood to his feet and placed his hand on Ramus’ shoulder. “I apologize for pushing. Mister Ramus?”
The resigned chief inspector lowered his head towards his knees.
“Oh God,” he wheezed. “Oh God. Oh God.”


Reviews

Author Robert E. Kreig has done it again...
Love might be too strong a word for a work of terror and destruction, but just in case it isn’t, I am going to go ahead and say that I loved I Am Calm Voice. Author Robert E. Kreig has done it again in this work; he has written a book that is simply un-put-down-able. I have been lucky enough to have had the chance to read some of the other fine books by author Kreig, those in his Woodmyst series, but Calm Voice is really little like those. In my opinion, it’s even better. I was downright frightened by some scenes, and that almost never happens to me when reading a book, even by some of the most recognizable names in horror-based fiction. It is easy for me to give this book my highest recommendation, and to say that I simply cannot wait to read more from the extremely talented (and dare I say, perhaps somewhat twisted) author, Robert E. Kreig, as soon as he has something available! 
Tracy A. Fischer 
author of 'The Sort of Life of Julie Winterfeldt (The Julie Winterfeldt Series)'


One of the more intense, haunting novels I have read...
I really enjoyed I Am Calm Voice. This is certainly one of the more intense, haunting novels I have read in recent memory. Mr. Kreig takes us into the minds of not only Kristin, but her victims as well. The feelings of fear and worry are palpable, not just from the people involved, but the community as well. I Am Calm Voice is almost shocking in the way Kristin coldly takes lives, compelled by her inner demons. Mr. Kreig almost suggests the ‘Calm Voice’ is an otherworldly entity, coaxing people to kill and playing on their innermost insecurities. It’s a fascinating metaphor for psychosis and psychopathy, and makes one wonder what does go through the heads of people who plan murder on a massive scale. I highly recommend this novel.
Heather Osborne
author of 'Rae Hatting Mysteries (series)'


I Am Calm Voice by Robert E Kreig is a masterful blend of crime fiction and thriller, a compelling work that features an unusual serial killer. 
Robert E. Kreig is a gifted writer who knows how to hook readers from the very beginning. The story opens with a televised interview of a former member of the forensic team, an opening that immediately introduces the reader to the powerful conflict that will permeate every layer of the plot. The author combines the power of vivid descriptions and plot-driven dialogue with the gift of storytelling to create a world where readers feel anxious but excited to navigate. As I read this intriguing story, I couldn’t help but think of this author together with James Patterson. I loved the way the protagonist is crafted, a complex character with a psychological problem called The Calm Voice, something she identifies with. I Am Calm Voice will entertain and shock readers and they won’t be able to put it aside. 
Romuald Dzemo 
for Readers' Favorite 

I've just sent the long promised manuscript of The Warlords Of Woodmyst to Fontaine Publishing Group.
I hope I don't disappoint those who have enjoyed reading the series as much as I have enjoyed writing the books.
​A lot of time has past between the last book, The Heir Of Woodmyst, and this one.  Roughly, ten years.
The White Witch has managed to rally the other members of her coven, each with an army at their command.
​Not only is Woodmyst under threat, but the entire world of man is in peril.
There are new characters, some friendly, others not so.
Needless to say that I've tried to put a few surprises in the narrative. There are even a couple of moments when I felt as if I had been kicked in the guts by what happens this time around, and I wrote it.
For those who get to the end and wonder, where to next? Don't be concerned.
I'm already at work on the next instalment of the Woodmyst Chronicles.
​Keep your eyes peeled.

The Heir Of Woodmyst: Book Three Of The Woodmyst Chronicles by Robert E Kreig is the follow-up to his previous two works in the Woodmyst Chronicles. It starts off with the white witch fleeing north and being hunted, and then we see things pick up where the previous novel had left off. Survivors of an attack are picking up the pieces and trying to decide what to do next after burning the bodies of their companions and friends. Then, we see a group of young girls being taken into the care of a mysterious woman, and they are unsure of exactly what is going on or why. Gradually, the plot unfolds and we start to see the woman's intentions, and that's when things really get interesting.
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The writing is excellent, and the author is to be commended for his ability to create interesting characters and fill his story with both humor and chilling details. Emily, in particular, is a compelling character as she searches for her sister Joanne. The reason behind the Sovereign's agenda ends up feeling a little cliched, but the story is interesting enough to make it a compelling read nonetheless. The novel ends with a setup for the next book in the series, likely another piece that will pick up where this one left off. This book is the third in the series, but enough details are spread throughout to make it possible for newcomers to catch up fairly easily as well. Readers of this series will find The Heir Of Woodmyst: Book Three Of The Woodmyst Chronicles by Robert E Kreig to be an excellent entry, and it is sure to delight both new and old fans.

In The Heir of Woodmyst by Robert E Kreig, the White Witch is on her way to the Sovereign, attempting to complete her mission and at the same time flee the men she has angered by killing their own. But the men, led by their new captain, seem more than ready to take her on again. They have another mission of their own, however, and that’s the rescue of some of their own people. Whether they will be able to survive the trip from the mountains, a region where even the White Witch is wary, is questionable, and if they do survive, will they be able to defeat her and her master? And will they be able to complete their rescue mission as well? You’ll find out in The Heir of Woodmyst: Book Three Of The Woodmyst Chronicles.
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This book is definitely a journey, showing you how the entire group travels throughout the region, attempting to fulfill their mission. But there is a lot of action with battles as they attempt to get where they need to go and, of course, the travel itself. Plus there's a little bit of romance going on too, which makes for a well-rounded story. I liked the way you were able to see the characters from both sides of the fight, both the White Witch and the men who were hunting her. There were plenty of things going on for both and being able to see what they were thinking helped you really be drawn in and not entirely sure which side you wanted to win.

A story that starts with a White Witch losing all her powers while young girls are captured already announces that something awful could be happening. The Heir of Woodmyst by Robert E Kreig is book three in The Woodmyst Chronicles, an exciting story of courage, loss, and love that will be an enjoyable read for fans of fantasy fiction.

Seven girls are captured and held in an impenetrable castle while others are captives in awful conditions. The land is besieged by a very dark power, and fear and a seething sense of restlessness rule in the hearts of men. Tomas Warde is the only hope of his people, but with just his small group of followers the chances of successfully liberating the captives and defeating the evil Sovereign are really slim. It’s exciting to watch as the small group faces all sorts of dangers to give freedom to their people, but for how long will luck continue to smile on them?
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The Heir of Woodmyst is a book that makes your heart beat faster. Kreig’s unique voice rings out very clearly through each page of this beautiful story. The prose is delightfully beautiful, with vivid descriptions that transport readers into strange places. The book is fast-paced, with sub-plots that bring in the element of suspense, which is biting. The characters are drawn from a world that readers may find a bit strange, but can still identify with. Kreig has that uncanny ability to combine fantasy with reality to create a story and a world that readers can easily step inside and enjoy.

​Wonderful read.

The Heir Of Woodmyst is the third book in the fantasy series The Woodmyst Chronicles. Robert E Kreig continues to tell the story of Tomas, his friends and his foes. Tomas and his supporters follow a ship of attackers that have kidnapped women and their daughters after violently slaughtering the men, old and young. One of the girls had managed to escape before they were all put on the ship. Tomas can't just sit by and do nothing while the captives are shipped to who knows what kind of destiny. Along the way, they encounter dangerous beasts, dangerous people, and more than just one witch.

The Heir Of Woodmyst by Robert E Kreig was a very nice read with characters who were well developed during the previous books and have now turned into very well rounded characters. I enjoyed how the books developed from book 1 to book 3 and there is still more to come! You not only get to see Tomas' point of view, but also see what happens to one of the kidnapped girls. Plus you get to follow the path of one of the witches who will play an important role in future books, too. What I enjoyed most about this book, and the other two in the series, is the author's ability to describe the unseen. You kind of feel nervous, too, because you can't be sure what's lurking in the shadows. I found myself thinking: "What is it now? What is it now?" There is a certain type of suspense going on in parts, and it's rather well done. 

THE HEIR OF WOODMYST, the third instalment of the Woodmyst Chronicles, has been available on iBooks for two days. 
Today, however, marks its appearance on the e-shelves of Amazon's Kindle Store.
It feels good to get this one up and available as it is the continued narrative from the previous book, THE SONS OF WOODMYST. 
Some questions will be answered, but some new ones are raised as you meet new characters and see our heroes faced with some very threatening challenges.
Filled with high octane action, creepy scares, blood soaked violence and romance, this addition to THE WOODMYST CHRONICLES is sure to be a pleasing read to those who have already delved into the world of the White Witch and the men that pursue her.
I hope every reader who picks up THE HEIR OF WOODMYST falls in love with this world as I have, and truly enjoy the experience it brings.

Robert E Kreig

I'm Robert E Kreig and I make things up.

​So, the author types the last word, finishes with a punctuation mark that is either a full-stop or period depending upon where you are at the time. I like to think of it by the terminology often referred to by my young students, the dot thingy at the end of sentences.
My point, I have finished writing my latest manuscript.
Now, it has been handed over to my amazing editor and it is a waiting game of sorts until it is returned with the multitude of remarks that indicate the grammatical errors, continuity issues and downright poor writing skills of the idiot that sits behind this keyboard.
I'm not sure how this one will be received. 
It's not a Woodmyst novel.
I think it's a little darker than anything I've written previously.
Definitely outside of my comfort zone.
But I guess that's the challenge for authors.
We need to step outside the familiar and allow ourselves to explore a little.
So, I'm at the stage of letting my awesome editor sift through my work. Most novels tell me that this is where the author lights a cigarette, or a stogie, and puffs away contently as he or she lets go of their masterpiece, allowing it to wander off t the next level of its development.
Not me.
I don't smoke.
I made another cup of coffee instead.
I've been drinking so much of the stuff, I think I'll be up all night releasing the flood gates.
The next big question is, where to next?
Should I write something a little further out there where I haven't been before?
Perhaps I might return to Woodmyst once again.
I'll sleep on it and make my mind up tomorrow, or the next day.

Robert E. Kreig’s The Sons of Woodmyst takes you into the realm of the unbelievable. A group of women and young girls is taken hostage. All the others in the village are violently murdered except for one old man, Antony, who escapes to find refuge with his neighbors in Woodmyst. A small band of brave men from Woodmyst sets out to rescue those taken by the evil marauders. Led by the fearless Tomas, the courageous riders head into the forest. Soon they encounter Emily, a young hostage who manages to escape. She joins the men to search out and rescue her sister who remains chained and bound by the ruthless barbarians. Together they begin their trek through the woods, facing mysterious forces that are hidden within the shadows. Dark, demonic beings haunt them and a mystic voice beckons them. Who will survive this grueling journey to defeat the Sovereign? Only those who remain strong and keep their wits about them.

The Sons of Woodmyst is a thrilling journey into the unknown. Robert E. Kreig paints a dark tale full of fantastical adventure. The world is dark and mysterious. The cast of characters that surround the hero is strong and courageous and each has their own story to tell. The villain is a malevolent wicked soul who oozes violence. The protagonist is young, virile and headstrong. Kreig pens his story with finesse. The story unfolds with perpetual action; the reader is easily caught up in the action and adventure. The forest is eerie, the sea is tumultuous, and the battle scenes are engaging and captivating. Death is not forever, foreboding creatures simply refuse to die. It is a novel you want to crawl under a blanket with, pull it up to your nose, and at times cover your head in protection because the cold dark world of the Woodmyst sons is bitter and chilling. Kreig’s imagination is unique and spellbinding, the story is face paced, and the plot flows magically. The Sons of Woodmyst grabs you and doesn’t relent until the very end. Looking forward to seeing, feeling, and doesn’t relent until the very end. Looking forward to seeing, feeling, and experiencing what happens next.

Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite


The Sons Of Woodmyst: Book Two Of The Woodmyst Chronicles by Robert E Kreig starts with the raiding of a small village. The men are all murdered, but the only survivor calls to Woodmyst for help. Tomas Warde leads the rescue party, a small group of men determined to find and release the captured women and children. But as they come closer to realizing their goal, they discover that there is more to this journey than meets the eye. A dark power is rising. Fear grips the lands as an evil overlord takes control. Called The Sovereign, this evil is terrorizing the coastal regions. Tomas and his men battle the elements and dark creatures that should not be, determined to finish their quest, no matter what the personal sacrifice.

The Sons Of Woodmyst is a well-written fantasy story that mixes fantastical elements with good story writing, fleshed out characters, and great scenery description. I enjoyed the story line and think other readers will also want to follow Tomas on this journey. Robert E Kreig did an excellent job of writing an action filled story that keeps readers engaged. It is full of mystery and intrigue, and a darkness that seems very real and terrifying. This story will appeal to readers of fantasy, action stories, stories about sword fighting and bows and arrows, creatures dying, and daring captures and rescues. It is most definitely worth the time, and readers will not be disappointed.

Janelle Fila for Readers' Favorite


I liked everything about The Sons of Woodmyst: Book Two Of The Woodmyst Chronicles by Robert E. Kreig. I enjoy medieval type worlds with small villages surrounded by strong bad guys that think “might makes right” and they can simply take what they want. I also enjoy it when one or two men in a community of farmers insist on doing the right thing, even when it’s safer to cower in fear. Robert E. Kreig does a great job making the characters in The Sons of Woodmyst come alive. Peasants are often depicted in such an unattractive, stereotypical manner that I sometimes find myself cheering on the bad guys. But not in this book.

Richard is an outstanding father figure. He has raised an entire village of orphaned children and they all love and respect him. His protégé, Tomas, is a born leader and hero. I couldn't help but care about this character right from the start and, as more friends and family are introduced into the story, I started caring about the whole community. I wanted them to rise up and meet the challenge. I wanted them to prove that "might for right" is the proper way for human beings to live. When Tomas and his small band set out to rescue a group of children they have no connection to, and refuse to give up despite the difficulties they face, it makes for a great and very satisfying adventure. Action lovers will relish The Sons of Woodmyst. This is the second book in the series, but it can stand alone. I plan to read the first book and follow this series.

Ray Simmons for Readers' Favorite


The Sons of Woodmyst, Book Two is a gripping fantasy from The Woodmyst Chronicles by Robert E. Kreig. When a survivor of a brutal raid relates the tragic horror to the residents of Woodmyst, Tomas Warde leads a small group of men to rescue the captured women and children. The men know they are up against a heartless band of men after seeing mutilated villagers along their route, and rescuing Emily, who managed to escape her captors. Tomas teams up with a seafaring captain to hunt the ruthless abductor known as The Sovereign. However, they soon learn that while they are hunting the enemy, they are being watched themselves, but by whom or what unseen entity in the unknown wilderness?

The Sons of Woodmyst will not disappoint if you want a terrific dark fantasy to read. I did not get the chance to read Book One, but Robert E. Kreig included segments from it in this book since it is relevant to the sequence of events. It is very well written with a captivating beginning and suspense leading up to the ending. Black magic and sword fighting go hand in hand in this fast paced story. It contains a lot of drama which is often emotional and mildly graphic due to the nature of the plot. The characters are impressive ones who are not easily forgotten. The Sons of Woodmyst, Book Two is very engaging and, based on what I have read, The Woodmyst Chronicles could possibly be made into a movie.

Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite


The Sons of Woodmyst by Robert E. Kreig is a fantastical tale of demons, dragons, scarecrows, and an evil overlord called The Sovereign that’s sure to be a real treat for all fantasy lovers. It’s the dead of a harsh, cold winter when Antony Grenefeld, along with his dog, goes outside his hut. Within seconds his dog has been killed by an arrow, and within minutes his entire village is plundered by vicious marauders. The young girls and women are taken, the elderly and the young ones murdered, all livestock and food rations are stolen, and the village torched while Antony hides in fear. After the marauders leave with their bounty, the man watches his village burn to the ground in shocked disbelief before going to seek help from the nearby village of Woodmyst. Woodmyst had already undergone a plunder several years earlier and has slowly managed to rebuild under the guiding hands of the village elder and his young protégé, Tomas Warde.

When Antony, half-frozen, stumbles into their village and tells his tragic story, Tomas, along with four strapping volunteers, goes after the marauders in hopes of saving the women and young girls. Shortly into their journey, they come across young Emily, Antony’s daughter, who has managed to escape from her captors after watching them execute her mother. An exhausted Emily is distraught over leaving her younger sister behind, but Tomas and his men assure her that they will stop at nothing until they rescue the women. Emily joins them in their quest.

Kreig’s prose is polished and strong without having to resort to unnecessary adjectives to convey a sense of time and place. The vast terrain of forests blanketed by crisp white snow, and gutted bodies and simple huts set ablaze by marauding savages are most effectively conveyed by the author. The dialogue is simplistic yet showcases the true strength of Tomas and his crew of young men, barely out of adolescence and yet forced into the role of young warriors by tragic circumstance. The Sons of Woodmyst underscores the superstitions and misconceptions of a Sons of Woodmyst underscores the superstitions and misconceptions of a group of simplistic people whose quest for survival is only second to their belief in their gods. At its most basic, this is a story about good versus evil and about the good guys trying to prevail, despite circumstances that are beyond their understanding. There are several interesting twists to The Sons of Woodmyst, one which was totally unexpected, that add another interesting layer to an already entertaining story.
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Marta Tandori for Readers' Favorite


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http://www.robertekreig.com
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-sons-of-woodmyst
http://www.amazon.com/Sons-Woodmyst-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B01COENG46/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/the-sons-of-woodmyst/id1089789121?mt=11

Wow! What a wonderful work of fiction! The action starts right in the first chapter, when a feast in the Great Hall of a peaceful and almost pastoral village of Woodmyst gets interrupted by an appearance of a hooded figure near its walls. The hooded figure turns out to be a savaged body, which sends a clear message to all the habitants: we’re coming for you. And soon they do…
Hooded creatures invade the nearby forest ready for an attack, but why? Something about them brings horrifying memories to one of the villagers, Richard’s, mind. Something that happened a long time ago, and what brought revenge upon his village now.
The action is fast-paced and the plot is so engaging, that it kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put this one down and read it literally in two days! Special thanks to the author for bringing the characters to life by using humor in their dialogues, I love it when a story sounds very real, and this one certainly did! Amazing book! Looking for more works by the author.
Ellie Midwood  Author of “The Girl From Berlin - Standartenführer's Wife”


Inside the walls of Woodmyst, the villagers gathered in the Great Hall to celebrate the beginning of the harvest season. Unknown to them, however, just outside the protective walls that surrounded the village, deadly enemies were lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to launch their well planned attack. Warning signs of impending doom started when the village leadership discovered a gruesomely mutilated body. Gripped with fear and with no knowledge of who the enemy was, the village readied itself for the battle. A dark cloud hung over the whole of Woodmyst as the villagers prepared for the worst. The leaders started to gather clues in a desperate attempt to identify the mysterious enemies, but the more clues they found the more afraid they became. When the attacks started, cunning monsters came at night and vanished without a trace when day broke. With each night bringing fresh waves of terror, will the wisdom of the leaders and the dedication of the brave men of the village be enough to defeat the merciless enemies? And was the chief's decision to put the rest of the villagers in the Great Hall a wise one?
The Walls Of Woodmyst by Robert E Kreig is an exceptionally well crafted story guaranteed to give readers an amazing thrill. Robert E Kreig's excellent writing at times had me reading certain scenes more than once, not because I needed to, but simply because they were that compelling. The story perfectly captures the spirit of the villagers and their solid resolve to be each other's protector no matter what. The way they fought was simply admirable, their determination never wavering even when there seemed to be no hope. The serene camaraderie and genuine love shared by the close-knit community was something to behold and it was utterly heartbreaking when this was interrupted by the enormous tragedy that hit the village. The carefully placed humor blended in perfectly and it helped soften the story a little without making light of the tragic events.
Faridah Nassozi for Readers' Favorite


Wow! I just finished reading The Walls of Woodmyst, the second book by the very talented author Robert E. Kreig, and my first thought after finishing the book was simply "Wow!" This story had me hooked from the very beginning, a creepy beginning at that. A mutilated body is found, and the inhabitants of peaceful Woodmyst are shocked. Not sure who might be attacking them, the men of Woodmyst take up arms and guard the wall, prepared to fight these strangers, even unto death if necessary to protect their families and their way of life. But what will they find upon the wall? Who are the strangers, and what do they really want? You'll need to read the book to find out.
I so enjoyed The Walls of Woodmyst. Author Robert E. Kreig has done another great job at creating an exciting, adventurous and absolute page turner of a read. I was lucky enough to be able to read the author's first book, Long Valley, which was also a great read, but I must say that I liked The Walls of Woodmyst even more. With a book that's grounded both in reality and in a fantasy world, readers will be able to connect easily with the characters and the storyline. The main advice I have for any reader who loves fantasy, action adventure, or just a great read of fiction in general, besides being sure to read this book, would be to leave yourself enough time to read it in its entirety. You just won't want to put it down. Author Robert E. Kreig's prodigious talent has shown through again, and his work is likely to become a favorite of any reader who picks it up!
Tracy A. Fischer Author of 'The Sort of Life of Julie Winterfeldt (The Julie Winterfeldt Series)'


The first chapter of The Walls Of Woodmyst by Robert E Kreig is a great example of how to set the scene and atmosphere of a book. You are introduced to the general setting - the village of Woodmyst - and at first, it all looks rather peaceful. You feel quite comfortable as you meet the characters and learn a little about their everyday lives. But then everything changes. A mysterious cloaked figure is waiting outside the walls, and what hides behind the cloak suddenly turns the atmosphere from nice and cosy to disturbing. It shows how life can change from one moment to the next without any warning. And a lot changed for the population of Woodmyst; however, nobody knows why and who is behind the scare tactics that happen at night.
The Walls Of Woodmyst by Robert E Kreig is told in a way that is not quite usual for your average fantasy novel. In this case, you initially feel like someone is telling you about history (in a way) as there is no single main hero or main character that you follow most of the time. After a while, some characters start to stand out and, by the end of the book, you kind of understand why the author chose this way of telling the story. I found the idea of a mysterious enemy interesting, and often felt a bit worried about what was going to happen. There was quite a bit of suspense going on, and this is one of those stories where you wonder whether anything could possibly count as a happy ending.
It definitely was an interesting take on telling a fantasy story and while I would have liked to have seen more developed main characters (but that is just my personal love for character driven stories), I would generally like to read more books in this style.
Kim Anisi for Readers' Favorite

With two books in the series available, another two about to be released any time now, the world of Woodmyst seems to be ever expanding and entertains me as much as anyone who picks up one of these books to read.
I have to admit that writing for me is a way to escape the everyday life. Some choose television, movies or video games to vacate normality for a brief period. I have also dappled in these, and still do from time to time, but writing is my constant. It's as if I'm drawn to it.
Writing for Woodmyst is addictive. It is a place I like to visit. A realm that is so unlike what my life is. I think that's why we gravitate to worlds of fantasy or science fiction. It may also be why we like to read about romance, monsters, violence and intimacy. 
Perhaps these are lacking in our lives, so we seek them out in the pages of books or on the flickering screens of cinemas and flat screen TVs.
My hope is that people who pick up any of the books I've written, particularly those of the Woodmyst Chronicles, enjoy them almost as much as I did when I wrote them.
The series starts with The Walls Of Woodmyst. 
I would like to say I went into this one with a plan. I kind-of did, but it fell apart about a third of the way in, diverting sharply to another place that I wasn't expecting. I'm so glad it did.
My characters developed in a way that I simply can't explain. I found myself laughing and crying at moments, thinking to myself; You stupid idiot. You're the author of this thing and you're getting emotionally involved with your own creation.
My editor was slightly taken aback when one of her favourite characters, and one of mine also, sadly met his demise. But it was where the characters were leading me and it would have been wrong to not go down the roads they wanted to take.
I further explored this phenomenon, allowing characters to dictate their destinies, with the follow-up book, The Sons Of Woodmyst.
This one took me down some very dark roads. Some very dark, shadowy and unpleasant roads.
Still, it was the way the characters developed through that pain and hurt that built a world that I was able to bring to life. The story became so thick with content that I had to split it into two books.
Continuing directly on from the second book was The Heir Of Woodmyst.
My intent was to end the series here. But they wouldn't let me. The characters wanted to carry on.
For the time being, I've decided to take a break from Woodmyst in an attempt to write something a little different. A little challenging.
But I can hear the horns of Woodmyst calling me back.
I think this series will continue for some time.

Hi. I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.
Since beginning my adventure in writing, I have managed to publish three books, currently available as ebooks through a number of good online book stores. I have also written another two awaiting publication and I am now working on my sixth.

I've launched my own web site (www.robertekreig.com) and, through social media, I have been able to make contact with many great independent authors who have offered some terrific advice and written some amazing books that more people really do need to pay attention to.

Just go to readersfavorite.com or www.goodreads.com and look into preferred genres rather than favourite authors and you just might be surprised what and who you discover.

I recently discovered a couple of excellent writers through my contacts on social media, and by digging behind the big publishing house titles. If I could recommend just a couple, I would start with Ellie Midwood who is a fantastic writer. Her Girl From Berlin series of books are sublime. 

Another I have uncovered is Lewis Stanek. His short story, The Haunting of Reuversweer was as creepy as horror can get. A very nice twist at the end.

I would also recommend people try Tim McBain & LT Vargus.

Definitely check out Nathan M. Farrugia. Another Australian author who writes a pretty mean thriller.

The list goes on and on. I'm still uncovering and discovering some wonderful and exciting treasures out there in the independent world. Some of which I can honestly say are of a much higher quality than many of the main stream books I've read of late.

It almost appears that many of the big name publishers are only willing to invest in the already established authors with recognisable names. But they are definitely missing out on a rich resource of narratives written from the heart, filled with passion and topped with fresh, creative minds.

Do an independent author a favour and buy one of their books. After you've read it, and you will enjoy it, go and leave a review at Amazon.com and iBooks, or any other online bookstore that their novels are for sale in.
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Happy reading.

Hi.
I'm Robert E Kreig and I make stuff up.
Exciting news this week.
The Sons Of Woodmyst: Book Two Of The Woodmyst Chronicles went live this week.
It's the third book that I've written and released. It's also one that I am extremely proud of.
The Sons Of Woodmyst was a hard book to write, touching on issues that I found confronting and even questioned as to whether I should include in the book.
I'm glad I did.
The inclusion of some dark themes allowed the characters to develop in the stories that follow on from Book Two of the Woodmyst Chronicles.
I'm not sure how the reader will perceive the concept of physical and mental abuse in this narrative, but I found it quite upsetting.
As the writer, I became totally invested in the characters. They were, and are for lack of a better description, my children.
Their emotional plight was mine also.
I was so concerned by the experience that I informed my editor about my inward struggles. She pointed out to me that Woodmyst and the land it resides in is a dark place. The inhabitants of the world I created are neither good nor evil. They are what they are and they do what they must to survive or advance.
As people of a so called "civilised world" we can easily turn our heads and see only what we want to see. Averting our eyes from the things that challenge our senses.
The Sons Of Woodmyst doesn't do this.
I have written an adventure story with sword-play, strange creatures and magic. But beneath it all are themes that we see and hear in the every day news, so much now that it almost seems the norm. 
Abuse, whether physical or mental, should never be the norm.
Hopefully, I was able to convey this through my attempt at confronting this issue through The Sons Of Woodmyst.