The Power of Fear is an epic story that follows three lives — a warrior, a young rebel, and a scientist — whose worlds are secretly tied together.

Captain Vilarik’s arrival in the hidden city of Khyradau pulls him into trials that blur the line between reality and illusion, forcing him to confront fears he didn’t know he carried. On the distant continent of Solara, Arnika challenges the harsh traditions of her society as she fights for a better world. And in the Austrian Alps, Walter’s logical worldview begins to fracture when life pushes him beyond the limits of reason.

As their journeys unfold, each discovers that fear is not just an obstacle — it is a force that shapes their choices, their destiny, and the very nature of reality itself.
WHAT READERS SAY
Reading this book is like indulging in an irresistible all-you-can-eat buffet—once you start, you simply can’t stop. I devoured its nearly 300 pages in one sitting, eight hours straight, unable to tear myself away. Your mind will wander through vividly crafted worlds, laughing, crying, and cheering for the characters. At times, it will challenge you to reflect deeply on life itself. If you, like me, wrestle with life’s big questions and yearn for profound answers, this book was written for you.
Joey Y.
Reader from China
The Power of Fear is no ordinary book. It blends the epic sweep of a fantasy tale with the depth of timeless wisdom, telling a vivid, clear story that entertains, moves, and invites reflection without ever drifting into abstract theory. It’s exciting, unusual, and quietly transformative — a rare fusion of imagination and insight. Reading it feels like embarking on both an outer adventure and an inner journey. It’s a book I want to give to many people, because I’m sure it changes the way you see fear — and life.
Bernd G.
Reader from Germany
One of the best books I’ve ever read! Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be — I was even a bit skeptical when I found out it was in the fantasy genre, which I normally don’t like. But I’m so glad I didn’t let that stop me, and that my respect and curiosity for the author won. The book is brilliant: full of wisdom and depth, woven through incredible stories and grounded in the very foundations of how the world works. I simply couldn’t put it down. And for me personally, nothing in it feels ‘made up’ — every story rings true.
Hanna S.
Reader from Ukraine
Author
Peter Mörtl is an Austrian novelist, entrepreneur, and longtime educator whose life has taken him from a small Alpine village to classrooms and boardrooms across the world. Over the past three decades, he has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States — experiences that shaped his understanding of courage, loss, and the private battles people carry.

After building successful companies and teaching thousands of people how to find direction in their lives, Peter turned to fiction to explore these themes on a deeper, more human level. The Power of Fear, his debut novel, blends epic fantasy and science fiction with the emotional and philosophical insight he has gathered from a lifetime of travel, challenges, and reinvention.

Now based in Vienna, Austria and Sedona, Arizona (US), Peter continues to write and mentor, driven by a simple belief: a powerful story can shift a life more than any piece of advice ever could.
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