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As a fan of Rebecca Yarros, my bar is rather high when it comes to ROMFAN. The Sanchacks get “It” – this book understands why and how readers get “invested” in a series. This book succeeds because it knows that great fantasy is not just about the setting, it is about investment. You get pulled in by the world, but you stay because the characters feel worth following. After all, characters are the reason we read, not just some words describing a place.

Paul Himes

CEO & Founder of Himes Associates, a management consulting firm.

The Dread from the Drows by Erich and Dani Sanchack is a stellar fantasy sequel that skillfully expands the stakes of the characters’ journey. The world-building here feels incredibly rich, easily pulling you into the daily realities and distinct dangers of the underground gnomish kingdom. A sense of underlying danger hangs over every dark corridor, giving the party’s clashes with wild monsters a real, immediate feeling.

Ibrahim Aslan

The Dread from the Drows unfolds into something far grander, with an ambitious and engrossing new mission. The setting is broader, the stakes are higher, and the story opens up in every direction while keeping the characters’ search for a way home at its heart. Erich and Dani Sanchack have written a detailed, vivid narrative that played like a movie in my head. This is a masterpiece, and I can’t wait for more!

Jessica Barbosa

Erich and Dani Sanchack’s The Dread from the Drows is a fantastic second book in the Nosam Chronicles, and I love seeing this quartet settle further into who they are together. Dinger brings so much heart to the foursome, with his teasing of Kekron giving their friendship a wonderful familiarity. The authors do an excellent job with the dialogue between them. Readers who loved the first book will adore another wonderfully imaginative adventure with this mismatched quartet. Very highly recommended.

Jamie Michele

As an author and professional speaker my job is to transport audiences into their imagination. The Orphans of Nilad take this trip into a fertile landscape of intrigue. Dinger is awesome too!!

Vince Poscente

A former Olympic speed skier, bestselling author and globally recognised authority on high performance, Vince Poscente is one of only four speakers inducted into both the U.S. and Canadian Speaker Halls of Fame.

This book is a leadership study wrapped in a fantasy story. Trust is built through shared risk, not words. Values only matter when they cost you something. Individuals don’t scale until they commit to something bigger than themselves. That’s real leadership — not theory. One of the best leadership work pieces I’ve ever read.

David B. Burritt

President & CEO of United States Steel Corporation and member of the Board of Directors at Lockheed Martin.

The Dread from the Drows is the perfect sequel to The Orphans of Nilad. The four friends show real character growth as the loyalty at the heart of their friendship deepens. The action is fierce, the atmosphere is skillfully conjured, and the greater politics of the land open up an intriguing question: are they helping the right people, or are they being used by a sinister force? Erich Sanchack and Dani Sanchack have created a series that promises plenty of adventure and danger to come.

Delene Vrey

This story has all the classic ingredients that make for a great fantasy novel but goes deeper. On the surface each character has a powerful offering but the real story telling lies in the way the characters interact with each other. You see the uniqueness of each personality and get drawn into their connection. Whether they are fighting for their lives or simply traveling a desolate road you are along for the ride enjoying every word of it. I am hooked and I can’t get enough.

John Moyer

American musician and bassist, best known for his work with the multi-platinum rock band Disturbed, with a career spanning more than two decades.

For fans of Dungeons and Dragons, this book (and series to follow) is based on a D&D campaign. The authors were the DM and one of the players (respectively). As you read the book, you’ll see and feel classic D&D themes throughout. As a lifelong D&D DM, I respect the amazing storytelling and ability to translate the campaign to book. Bravo Zulu to the authors!

Jeff Lipson

CEO & Founder of Layer 8 Security, a cybersecurity company, and a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

Fantasy reader or not – you will love this book!
Fantasy genre has not been in my book list before – but I loved being engrossed in The Orphans of Nilad. I was captivated by the characters and was taken on the journey of mystery, the magic and the menacing – transposed to their world of sword and sorcery! Cannot wait for book two.
The quality of writing is superb – incredible story telling here!

Susan Anderton

Founder and Managing Director of The Brand Marquee, a global brand, marketing, and growth agency. With over 30 years of experience, she helps organisations strengthen their brands, accelerate growth, and achieve lasting commercial success