title: The Buried Symbol (Runes of Issalia)
author:  Jeffrey L. Kohanek 
description: &quot;<span>Author Jeffrey L. Kohanek has done a fantastic job in creating characters that his readers will connect with, relate to and truly care about. If that isn&apos;t a hallmark of a great author, I&apos;m not sure what is. His world creation abilities are simply second to none, and readers will feel as if they can simply slip through the pages to join Brock at the Academy or in the Empire. Any reader who enjoys a great work of fantasy, whether a young adult or not, would love this book. I am so pleased to recommend <i>The Buried Symbol</i> and will be anxiously waiting for the second installment in this incredibly promising series!&quot; - Tracy A. Fischer, <i>Readers Favorite</i></span><br /><br /><span>&quot;</span><span>I really enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and well written, with a cast of fun, charming characters.&quot; - M. L. Sparrow,author of <i>Blood Moon Rising</i></span><br /><br />&quot;<span>As a protagonist, Brock has enough depth to make readers relate to his plight and root for his desire to change his fate. His days at the Academy are absorbing to read. I even felt like I was Brock himself, learning and discovering some shocking truths about the Empire.</span><span>&quot; - Lit Amri, <i>Readers Favorite</i></span><br /><br /><span>&quot;A wildadventure that keeps you guessing until the very end.&quot; - Michelle Areaux,author of <i>Wicked Cries</i></span><br /><br />&quot;<span>I highly recommend this bookto anyone that loves a great fantasy book.The world building is complex and clever, with allparts of the story being well thought out, from the characters all the way down to each and every detail of the scenery. All of this helpstomake this awell-written and well-constructed fantasy read.&quot; - <i>Books in Brogan Reviews</i></span>
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  # Heroes of Issalia
  
  
  ### Rogues and Runes Edition
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Jeffrey L. Kohanek
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  #### [Fallbrandt Press](http://www.jeffrey.kohanek.com)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Heroes of Issalia
  Cover](part0002.html#1T140-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Books by Jeffrey L.
  Kohanek](part0003.html#2RHM0-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Preface](part0004.html#3Q280-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [The Buried Symbol](part0005.html#4OIQ0-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Map of Issalia](part0007.html#6LJU0-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I. [Unchosen](part0009_split_000.html#8IL20-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0010.html#9H5K0-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0011.html#AFM60-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 3](part0012.html#BE6O0-630a766f13b34a8aa8752851b204d256)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 4](part0013.html#CCNA0-630a