Clean fantasy stories with noble heroes
Tales of Wyverly
Two standalone Stories
Matthew Linton - Fantasy Author
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Franko: Blade of the Shattered Star
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Rivo: Blade of the shooting star
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He falls in battle, only to be brought back to witness the rise of his own legend
Rivo: Blade of the Shooting Star
By Matthew Linton
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4.6 ⭐ on Amazon
He'll seek revenge at any cost, even if it means allying with the dark figure who once haunted him
Franko: Blade of the Shattered Star
By Matthew Linton
Available free on Kindle unlimited
4.6 ⭐ on Amazon
About RIvo
Rivo is a noble hero with a big heart. He's based off the heroes I grew up adoring. Heroes like Luke Skywalker, Link (Zelda), Atreyu (Neverending Story), Wesley (Princess Bride), and many, many more.I wanted to make a hero different than what we see in a lot of contemporary fiction. One who isn't gritty, nihilistic, and morally grey, but earnest and uncorrupted by the world. A hero who wants to be there, who's virtuous and just. One who wants to help and save others no matter the cost. I feel his story is more of a tribute to the heroes of old who wanted to do the right thing, because saving the world is what heroes do.Rivo's story is a clean YA fantasy. No politics or shoe-horned agendas, but rather a story to escape the issues of our day into a world where the line dividing good and evil is clearly drawn.This is a story about a kingdom in danger. A coming of age tale with battles, and adventure. About a noble young man Named Rivo and his place in this world. It's not just action, it's about family, friendship and love. Not a steamy, spicy love, but the innocent and pure love we used to hear stories about.
About the Author
Matthew Linton was born in Syracuse, NY and spent the bulk of his childhood in a small town called Chittenango (hometown of The Wizard of Oz creator, L. Frank Baum).
Matt has lived in four different states and has been calling South Carolina his home since 2000. He lives with his wife, Sheila, their two kids, and their pet turtle, Sheldon.
When he's not writing, Matt enjoys reading, going for long walks, and spending time with his family and friends.
Matt's love of stories, and the fantasy genre in particular, was piqued at a young age. He grew up watching movies like The Princess Bride and The Neverending Story and playing video games like Zelda, Suikoden, Chrono Cross, and many more.
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4.6 ⭐ on Amazon
Latest News
Interview with Despoina Kemeridou
I had the pleasure of receiving an interview questionnaire from Despoina, an author, graphic designer, and poet. Sidenote: Despoina designed my 3d book images and some other ad material for me. I'm very satisfied with her work and would certainly recommend her to any interested. The quality of her work is great and her prices are very reasonable. Click on the heading to read the interview.
Interview with Epic Indie
I recently had an interview with Epic Indie where we discussed Rivo and touched on what makes my story unique. Click on the heading to read the interview.
Rivo: Blade of the Shooting Star.
Reader Reviews
"A return to sincere, heroic storytelling... In an age of angsty, nihilistic protagonists, Rivo is a breath of fresh air as an MC. Heroic, brave, and empathetic. Someone you can easily cheer for. The story is fun and intriguing, with some surprising twists and turns. Highly recommend you don't miss out on this opportunity. Matt has crafted a fun tale."
- J.Z. Pitts, author of Virtual Rebel and The Christmas Demon
"A great story of love, loss, and a little bit of magic! It was as heartwarming as it was heartbreaking! This story feels like a fairytale in all the best ways."
- J.R. Montarbo, Author of Gary Got Goosed
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"A compelling and emotionally resonant fantasy experience" - Amazon reviewer
"Intriguing and entertaining""For fans of hero stories from a different point of view""An exciting coming-of-age tale!"
Franko: Blade of the Shattered Star.
Reader Reviews
"An entertaining fantasy read with memorable characters and a strong emotional storyline."
-Amazon reviewer
"I picked this up expecting a fantasy adventure and ended up getting a story that felt much more personal. Franko's journey is driven by loss, but the book does a good job showing how revenge can pull someone in one direction while the people they care about pull them in another.The Forest Demon was probably my favorite part of the story. Every time that thread came back into the plot, I wanted to keep reading. Definitely glad I gave this one a chance."
-Amazon reviewer
"Exactly the kind of book that young adults everywhere can fall in love with. Unique, epic, and adventurous!"
-Natasha Corrado, Reedsy