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The Unlocked Tome: An Annwn Cycle Tale (The Annwn Cycle) Kindle Edition

by Shawn Speakman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
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What if an innocent boy discovered an ancient book and it possessed dark magic? Would that boy be able to control it? Or would the book subjugate his inherent goodness?

And what if that book was UNFETTERED?

THE UNLOCKED TOME is a short story—only 2800 words—that features the origin story of Lachlan Wood, a boy from a broken home who will figure prominently in a future Annwn Cycle novel. The short story will open the Signed & Numbered edition of UNFETTERED, an anthology featuring tales from some of the best fantasy writers working today.

Since the regular editions of UNFETTERED do not include THE UNLOCKED TOME, the short story is presented here for everyone to enjoy.

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    December 6, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QPG54N6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 6, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2332 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 15 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Shawn Speakman

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Shawn Speakman grew up in the beautiful wilds of Washington State near Mt. St. Helens. After moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington, he befriended New York Times bestselling fantasy author Terry Brooks and became his webmaster. It has led to a life filled with magic and words.

He was a manager at one of the largest Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the country for many years but now owns the online bookstore The Signed Page, manages the websites for authors Terry Brooks and Naomi Novik, and freelance writes for Random House at Suvudu.com.

Shawn currently lives in Seattle, Washington.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
68 global ratings

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Linda Sue Slone
5.0 out of 5 stars Grabbed me!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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Was hooked from the first line. I would love to read more of Lock’s story. I loved how it included some of Terry Brooks work into it.
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Eric Fomley
4.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017
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This tale is definitely an introduction to a world and would fit well in its place as an introductory story in Unfettered II. It was a light story about a young man whom breaks into a bookstore to confirm what he saw in a magic book. It was a fun little story and it has me interested in more.
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Rebecca Mallory
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful tidbit of magic, plucked from the realm of possibilities.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014
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This was a fun little tidbit into the fantastical mind of this fine author. I can truthfully say that I have read everything he has published and have yet to be disappointed. If you are looking for a dabble of magic, a smidge of possibilities, look no further. Give this delightful work of fiction your undivided attention. You will not regret it. Shawn Speakman is definitely one to watch!
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BC1130
3.0 out of 5 stars An okay story
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
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It is an okay little short story. I would have liked it better if it had been about the boy finding the book for the first time and the shop keeper catches him and tells him to come back to learn about the magic.
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William T. Marotz
5.0 out of 5 stars Another puzzle piece to the intriguing tale that is the Annwn Cycle
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2015
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A very short story that provides us all with another key to the mystery that is the Knight of the Yn Saith and Annwn. How this key will aid us is not provided, but it is another layer to Shawn's tale that will aid us in our overall understanding. Could have asked for more, but patience is ever a virtue.
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marc masadao
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2015
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Classic Speakman!!! Only thing about Shawns short stories is that it leaves you wanting more.
Quite ingenious.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this teaser for the book "Unfettered
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014
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I loved this teaser for the book "Unfettered." It is a great introduction to the characters and story and just enough to make you feel satiated, but like anything yummy it leaves you wanting more. Can't wait to read the rest of the story.
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kissiray
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story, great characters
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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Wonderful story, great characters, vivid descriptiveness made me feel and taste and hear everything like I was in the story...held my attention all they way to the end.....only disappointment was that it ended too soon! Looking forward to more from this author..
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