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A Practical Guide to Evil I

A Practical Guide to Evil, Book 1

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A Practical Guide to Evil I

By: David Verburg
Narrated by: Amber Dekkers
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Summary

The Empire stands triumphant.

For twenty years, the Dread Empress has ruled over the lands that were once the Kingdom of Callow, but behind the scenes of this golden age, threats to the empire are rising.

The nobles of the Wasteland weave their plots behind pleasant smiles while rebellion stirs beyond Peren Woods, for dreams of crowns were buried in shallow graves. The greatest danger of all lies to the west, where the First Prince of Procer restored order at last: her people sundered, she ponders if a crusade might not be the way to secure her reign.

Yet none of this matters, for in the heart of the conquered lands, the most dangerous man alive sat across an orphan girl and offered her a knife.

Her name is Catherine Foundling, and she has a plan.

©2025 David Verburg (P)2025 Dreamscape Lore Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Military Royalty
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Given my praise, here is my sole criticism of note: performer makes a few odd mistakes. Cavalry is not Calvary, for instance.

Very cool story, well performed

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Yes, I am intrigued. The story is not a masterpiece but there are some things that are rather inventive and I want to see how it will play out. At this point, I see some problems with the writing (I cannot find a good word... a bit "strerile" maybe?) but I think it should change in the further books.

I'd like to continue the series. I think (fingers crossed), I will be pleasantly surprised.

Consider me intrigued

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Practically in Love with PGtE, one of my Favourite web novels, gets a full novel edit treatment.

Practically in Love with PGtE, one of my Favourite

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The new parts of the story made the introduction to the guide way better, a lot more of the personalities match the later books. i am glad to say the humor stays on point the whole way through.
A bit sad some of the names er new as i liked the old ones but it is a minor change, so it doesn't detract from the story.
Can't wait for the next books

The rewrite did wonders to the opening of the story

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After waiting for years to see the finished, edited and polished version of this tale come out I can say it was all worth it.

Great prose, awesome characters and a much deeper feeling world after the editing pass. Can't wait for future installments.

Its finally here and its awesome.

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