Based on this YouTube video's total view count of 3.17K views and industry-standard rates, the estimated total earning is $2 - $6 through ad revenue. Historical data is not yet available to calculate daily, weekly, or monthly averages.

Explore Societal Collapse: Civilization Built on Sand? "The City of the Magicians." Peter Gribble #fantasy with 3,170 views, 64 likes, and 8 comments. Experience the impact of this video content that has captured audience attention.

What happens when a peaceful, intellectual society faces forces it cannot control? In this episode of "Gimme 5 Books & Authors," we welcome back fantasy author Peter Gribble for a deeper exploration of his acclaimed trilogy, "The City of the Magicians." One year after our first interview, we revisit the world of "Threat," "Within," and "Quickening"—a richly layered fantasy series that blends telepathy, political intrigue, philosophy, social collapse, moral courage, and the fragility of civilization itself. (Available on Amazon, Goodreads, or his website.) At the heart of the trilogy is a haunting question: 👉 Can an enlightened, pacifist society survive in a world shaped by aggression, ambition, and instability? 📘 The Trilogy "Threat" (Book One) A pacifist city of magicians prepares for an incoming barbarian invasion—not with armies, but through telepathic diplomacy and psychological strategy. Yet hidden factions, betrayal, and fear threaten to unravel everything from within. "Within" (Book Two) The invader Purdu arrives, and the city begins fracturing under ideological conflict, political ambition, and the dangerous revival of forgotten powers. "Quickening" (Book Three) As tensions escalate, the city faces not only war but also a spiritual and existential reckoning that could reshape reality itself. 🔥 In This Interview We Explore * Whether advanced societies can still collapse * The dangers of complacency and cultural decay * Pacifism versus moral courage * Why moments of crisis can trigger rebirth or destruction * How fantasy can reflect modern social and political anxieties * Peter’s approach to philosophical world-building and suspense This conversation goes far beyond fantasy fiction. It explores leadership, societal fragility, institutional failure, and the deeper patterns shaping civilizations throughout history. 📚 Whether you love: * epic fantasy * philosophical fiction * political intrigue * immersive world-building * speculative storytelling * or deep conversations about society and human nature... …this episode is for you. ✨ Visit Peter's website for more information about his books and quests!! https://petergribble.com 💬 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS: 👓👓 Do you think modern societies are becoming stronger—or more fragile? 🎧 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you enjoy thoughtful author interviews and stories that challenge the way we see the world. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` About Elli O'Carroll: Not only does Elli pen fiction for kids and teens, but she also writes nonfiction self-help books. Authors do not receive any compensation, there has been no infringement of copyrighted items, and the author has granted permission. 😍Follow me on Amazon for a list of all my current books. 💖💖 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08CGXYDYX Or check out my books on my website! ⭐https://celestarpublishing.com/ 💖Peace and love! Elli~ `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` #PeterGribble, #fantasybooks , #EpicFantasy, #booktube , #authorinterview, #speculativefiction, #PhilosophicalFantasy, #fantasyseries, #worldbuilding, #bookpodcast, #CityOfTheMagicians, #fantasyauthors , #literaryfantasy, #fantasy, #magic

With SocialCounts.org’s view counter, track your YouTube video’s live view count and YouTube likes count in real time with fast, reliable updates.

Watch every YouTube video live view count rise with our real-time YouTube views tracker—built for accuracy and minimal delay.

Follow YouTube real time views as they happen, using our dedicated view counter for YouTube videos.

Get up-to-date live view count on YouTube and see real-time growth with SocialCounts.org’s smart tracking tools.