From slave, to soldier, to kingโฆthat is Fletcher Rush. A man who craves more than just his freedom; he wants to see the cities of his enemies stained in blood. It wonโt be enough until every last human is free, and those who shackled them in chains have been eradicated.
For centuries, humans have been enslaved, and hope has long since vanished, but that all changes. The fire that has lain dormant is rekindled, and humanity rallies behind Fletcher. Finding a purpose greater than their lives, no battle is impossible. Humans will reclaim their former glory, and the planet Affer shall once again fear them.
Fear can keep a species enslavedโฆbut it can also bring a planet to its knees.





This is a great fantasy novel full of action-packed scenes and unending excitement.
โReader View
The Quest for Freedom by Matthew Devitt is wonderfully written, and once you start reading, there is no putting it down.
โReaders Fav
Relentless, ambitious, and exhilarating.
โThe Prairies Book Review
It is a very inspiring read that proves that one doesn’t need to be strong or brilliant but instead unwilling to give up, that rising up after failing is crucial to success, and that an insignificant beginning doesn’t mean the end will be insignificant.
โFeathered quill
Readers who enjoy military fantasy, rebellion narratives, and stories of determined underdogs rising against overwhelming odds will find much to admire here.
โBookViral
Devittโs energy brings life to his characters and a vast, imagined world.
โBlue Ink Review
Fans of sci-fi and fantasy will truly appreciate this adventuresome novel.
โThe US Review of Books
Conquest blew me away!
I read a lot of fantasy, and if the next two books are as good as this one, or better, then this series will rank in my top five of all time!
Thank you, Jonny!
The second one will be out soon, and I think you’ll find it better than the first.
I don’t normally leave reviews, but I had to with this book. I’m not super big into fantasy, but this one caught my eye, and man, am I glad it did! The only fantasy I enjoyed as much as this one was LOTR. Don’t get me wrong, LOTR is still my favorite, but this comes in at a very well deserved second place. I can’t wait for the next two books to come out.
This was a wild ride! Fletcher was not who I thought he was going to be and was a bit more unhinged than expected, in a great way. I am hooked and canโt wait to read more.
This story is very action packed, thrilling from the first page to the last with its original cast of characters that defines the word of heroes that are willing to place their lives on the line to correct the wrong that has been placed on them by every species on their homeworld who enslaved them and oppress them to the point that many believed their enslavement was their fate for all times. Of course, it only takes one strong and determined person with the fortitude to break the bonds, stand up to lead by example, and take back what everyone deserves, THEIR FREEDOM.
You can perfectly picture it as you read, the characters and the world are vivid. The writing is very easy to follow, the chapters are short โ I want to say, maybe five pages long on average โ so it reads quickly.
Combat That Demands Attention
Devitt writes battle sequences with kinetic energy and tactical awareness. These aren’t abstract skirmishesโthey’re carefully choreographed conflicts where terrain matters, fatigue sets in, and victory requires both skill and strategy. The taking of IItu, the brutal siege of Ronann, and the climactic assault on Lilthral each present unique challenges that Fletcher and his team must overcome.