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Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure Review

Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure
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Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure ReviewThis story begins in the "Magical Earth," which is just like the normal Earth around 584 AD or so. However the Magical Earth is populated by magical creatures and wizards. An army of goblins and orcs is sweeping across the land. In their path is a dwarven castle/city called Dwarven Pass. The goblins, who are armed with flying warships, wolf-riding infantry, and a hundred thousand orcish infantrymen, attack in a swarm during the night. Only the power of a small boy is able to turn the tide.
I have read several books like this but none of them have so realistically portrayed a midevil battle. Siege machines, bows, crossbows, and even slings are used by the orcs and goblins. If you want to experience a realisic and yet magical battle I would recommend you buy this book.Abacar the Wizard: Book One: A Tale of Magic, War, Elves, Goblins, Orcs, Monsters, Fantasy, and Adventure OverviewTake an adventure upon the Magical Earth. The year is 564 AD. The Roman Empire's rule of Europe is being challenged by a fearsome army of goblins. The only power capable of stoping this force is a young wizard named Abacar. Learn how he and his friends travel across Europe in a flying ship, and how they deal with dragons, orcs, witches, and other monsters. They also meet many new friends along the way, including elves, dwarves, and a unicorn named Firemane.

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The Annotated legends (Dragonlance Legends) Review

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The Annotated legends (Dragonlance Legends) ReviewThe Legends Trilogy definitely deserves a 5-star rating. I rate this edition as 3-star strictly because of the annotations.
Legends follows up the great Chronicles trilogy, with Raistlin, Caramon, and Tas embarking on a time-traveling adventure with enormous consequences for the entire world of Krynn. The story takes on a much more personal feeling in Legends, with the focus being narrowed to a few key characters and the plot seemingly less epic than the previous trilogy (even though the events have a larger potential impact on the world). This trilogy also has a darker and more serious feel, with much more emotional clarity and desperate circumstances. The characters are forced to make difficult sacrifices and each seems to fight their own form of depression.
The main premise focuses on Raistlin's efforts to become the most powerful mage of all time and challenge the gods themselves. Caramon and Crysiana fight their own personal battles to discover themselves and achieve peace with the world. Tas basically tags along in innocent curiosity and a desire to help his friends.
The annotations of this version add nothing to the story. I was hoping for interesting insights from the authors telling about their views of what the various characters are thinking or what really happened in alluded to events. Instead you get a whole bunch of repetitive and obvious commentary along with self-important glorifications of the authors' talent and foresight. This was my fourth journey through the Legends trilogy and it was by far the least enjoyable due to the distracting influence of pointless annotations. You would think that you'd be able to just ignore the commentary, but its impossible as you keep telling yourself that there must be at least a little useful information only to be disappointed time and again.
While the Legends trilogy is awesome, pick a different version than this one to enjoy.The Annotated legends (Dragonlance Legends) OverviewAn all-new, fully annotated version of a classic Weis & Hickman trilogy.This annotated version of Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins contains extensive notes from New York Times best-selling authors Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, as well as commentary from the original members of the Dragonlance setting conceptual team. The titles in this collection, though now almost two decades old, continue to be among the most popular books in the entire publishing line from Wizards of the Coast, Inc.

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The Crimson Shadow Review

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The Crimson Shadow ReviewBefore I picked up this trilogy, I had heard whispers of Luthien and his halfling companion Oliver DeBurrows. Then I actually read the trilogy. I was surprised. Salvatore is well known for great characters, and in this trilogy he doesn't dissapoint, especially with Oliver (who he actually roleplayed for along time) The only character I wasn't too fond of was the half-elf, but she grew on me. The story itself was good as well, though at parts it did seem kind of rushed. Anyways, the Crimson Shadow trilogy is something that Salvatore fans, and fantasy fans will enjoy.The Crimson Shadow OverviewTHE CRIMSON SHADOW is an omnibus reissue of R.A. Salvatore's Crimson Shadow Trilogy, which consists of the novels The Sword of Bedwyr, Luthien's Gamble, and The Dragon King.This trilogy follows the story of The Crimson Shadow, a Robin Hood-like figure causing mischief and protecting the innocent in a medieval fantasy setting.There's magic, a humorous dwarf sidekick, and lots of adventure and fun.

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Destiny's Warriors The Beginning (Volume 1) Review

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Destiny's Warriors The Beginning (Volume 1) ReviewThis book is one I would suggest to all those lovers of fantasy who would stay up late reading. This is most obviously the begining of an epic fantasy that will drga readers through many volumes. Kudos to the author.Destiny's Warriors The Beginning (Volume 1) OverviewThe first in a series of 10 novels, a fantasy romance. Each novel is a cross of genres to include, science fiction, thriller, horror, action and adventure. Something for everyoneDestiny's Warriors The Beginning by R.M. Putnam is an epic fantasy tale submersing its readers in a world of might, magic, mystery and myth. Passions run high in this grand literary opus. In Destiny's Warriors The Beginning, the reader is privy to a world where Gods demand bloody human sacrifices and mortal man is forced to appease the powers that rule over them. It is a world where lovers fall victim to their lust and mighty heroes face unspeakable terrors created by their own hearts. All of this is set against the backdrop of an ancient prophesy foretelling of great and terrifying events that will change the world of Gods and Men forever.

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Destiny's Warriors, Vol. 1, Special Edition Review

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Destiny's Warriors, Vol. 1, Special Edition Review
Destiny's Warriors begins when an archaeologist, Ferrin, falls asleep in a forest of modern Ireland. Suddenly, he is transported hundreds of years into the past to the town of Erui. There he meets Paddy, an innkeeper, and Paddy's beautiful daughter, Rowena.
They help him adjust to life in Erui, where he feels strangely at home. When he encounters a druid, Wolf, and begins visiting him in his cave, he hears wonderful stories of ancient gods and goddesses who were worshipped by the Celts in days gone by. These stories are the focus of the novel, as we learn of the immortals, and their all too human frailities: greed, lust, betrayal and heartache. We follow them through the generations as we wonder what is going to become of them, and what is Ferrin's destiny in all this? It's a fascinating and enthralling tale, and the pages seem to fly by. Complexity adds depth to the novel, but never keeps you from understanding and enjoying it. Destiny's Warriors will entertain you and leave you wanting more.
Destiny's Warriors, Vol. 1, Special Edition OverviewDestiny's Warriors -- Special Science Fiction Edition (1st in the Series)Human Sacrifice... was mortal man no more than mere cattle for the ancient gods? Did the Sun Goddess and the God of the Moon, the Great Samhain merely harvest humans to satisfy an addition to quickening? Destiny's Warriors answers these questions. Ferrin Collins, archaeologist and professor living in modern day Belfast, goes out to explore for a possible dig-site and dozes off in the woods, dreaming as always of another time and place. When he awakes, he is in the past in ancient Ireland, with no idea how he will get by! Somehow, he stumbles onto his Destiny in the town of Erui. Ferrin meets a Druid called Wolf, who seems oddly familiar. During their time together, Wolf tells him the tale of Destiny's Warriors which is a tale of betrayal, murderous plots and revenge. What ensues is an exhilarating journey into the horrors of human sacrifice. Destiny's Warriors inspires its readers to empathize with the characters while they try to survive in an ancient, harsh world of magic, mystical creatures, horrific monsters and the brutality of war.Also available on Amazon: Destiny's Warriors The Beginning Book 1 and Destiny's Warriors The Last Sacrifice Book 2 in the series.

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The World of Illusions: The Wise and the Mighty Review

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The World of Illusions: The Wise and the Mighty ReviewNot since the Lord of the Rings and maybe not then has an author so vividly escorted a reader thru the world of magical wizards, beautiful lands, brilliantly colorful descriptions of the beauty only nature and light can behold. The battles of good against evil and the quest of all man in any world to live peacefully in a beautifully brilliant environment absent of evil yet filled with the awesome surroundings that only nature, love and art with large doses of fine music can provide are explored in a new experiential depth within the power of fine a new literary masterpiece.
The author in his experience of being in the worlds he writes about is able to so naturally bring the reader into the most magical of places with the heart pounding sensation of involvement in the challenges many characters face. Unlike the brilliant works of J.K. Rowlings who depicted the wonderful story of Hogwarts and Harry Potter et. al. this author not only blends the most of descriptive of poetic and graphic writing to tell his tale but in a dimension J.K. Rowlings never achieved Temple H. Herlund weaves thru out the tale wonderful life lessons for our youth to learn or us aged to be reminded of in terms of the beauty of the light, of nature, of community and commitment to those we love (all of which seems to be in short supply in our lifes today).
I am fortunate as a mother of a 10 year old girl and 12 year old son to have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Herlund personally and buying 3 copies, one for each of us, but as a mother of 49 and a regular reviewer on Amazon I felt it necessary to be the first to rant and rave about this new masterpiece with six more promised in the works. One copy for my family was not enough so to keep the peace so I bought three!!The World of Illusions: The Wise and the Mighty OverviewThis is not simply a story of grand adventures, wizards and magic, but a record of the author's memories of the future brought into the present through the dimensions of time. It spins a tale of the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy about the return of the Light to the world of man, the coming of the chosen one and the alignment of destiny. This story is one of light and love, written in a way to carry the message of the spirit to many. It's not just a book, it's an experience.

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The Halfling's Gem (Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 3) Review

The Halfling's Gem (Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 3)
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The Halfling's Gem (Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 3) ReviewFirst off, this is the conclusion of the Icewind Dale Trilogy. I would strongly recommend reading the first two novels in the series, The Crystal Shard and Streams of Silver, to truly enjoy this book. This story picks up with Artemis Entreri, running off with Regis from Mithral Hall, the halfling, to return him to Pasha Pook the leader of the largest thieves' guild in Calimport. Drizzt and friends chase after Entreri to save Regis from the almost certain death that awaits him in Calimport. The plot is pretty straight forward, but there are definitely enough complications to keep it interesting.
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was the best book in the trilogy. The Halfling's Gem regains the continuous fast paced adventure that was lost in part of Streams of Silver. I found the supporting characters in this book much better conceived and interesting. The battle scenes in the boat and at Pasha Pook's palace were at least as good as any of the battle scenes in the other two books. Also Drizzt's attempt to find himself and what he stands for really progresses in this book. This continues in the Dark Elf Trilogy, which occurred before he reached Icewind Dale, but was written after the Icewind Dale Trilogy. All in all the writing in this novel has really improved from the first two books. This same quality continues through the rest of the Drizzt series. I whole-heartedly recommend this novel for the entertaining fast paced read that it is.The Halfling's Gem (Forgotten Realms: The Icewind Dale Trilogy, Book 3) OverviewThe Halfling's GemAssassin Artemis Entreri whisks his kidnapped victim, Regis the halfling, south to Calimport and into Pasha Pook's vengeful hands. If Pook can control the magical panther Guenhwyvar, Regis will die in a real game of cat and mouse.Using an enchanted mask, dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden hides his heritage and races with the barbarian Wulfgar to save their light-fingered friend. An unexpected ally arrives just as Entreri springs a trap. But can Regis survive unscathed?The companions from Icewind Dale battle pirates on the famed Sword Coast, brave the deserts of Calimshan, and fight monsters from other planes to resuce their friend . . . and themselves.The Halfling's Gem is R.A. Salvatore's exciting conclusion to the Icewind Dale Trilogy, set in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world.

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Palindor Review

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Palindor ReviewThe "Three Lands Trilogy" reminds me somewhat of "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever" in that the main character is transported to an alternate world, but where Donaldson's fantasy goes on and on, Mr Evans gives us a more concise journey. The characters are tested and their values are shown. I have read a lot of fantasy series and highly recommend this one. A lot of fantasy book series are battles of good and evil and this is no exception but these characters have a human quality that reflects how people face trials and overcome them.Palindor OverviewAn evil queen holds the land of Palindor increasingly in her sway. The only creatures who might have stood up to her power, the Holy Gnomes, are long dead, killed by a suspicious fire that swept through the Holy Barrows of Perendeth. But, unknown to everyone, two young gnomes escaped the fire. Now, after years of waiting, the High Lord Olvensar visits the gnomes and tells them it is time to topple the queen. Aided by a young woman from another world, they set out to find the source of the queen's growing power and thwart her evil designs while there is still time. Dark knights, spies, goblins, and other dangerous creatures mix with bickering crones, a particularly stupid three-headed troll and the golden-furred, amiable dablik to combine danger and romp as rival powers struggle for the future of Palindor.

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Lady of Poison: The Priests Review

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Lady of Poison: The Priests ReviewI thought I knew where things were going. But I was wrong. The characters kept finding themselves in new places. I especially enjoyed it when they traveled through the ancient Imaskaran plane of mistakes on their way to Dun Tharos. Also, I really liked the story behind Marrec's parentage--I don't want to give it away here. I bet wou will like it, too!Lady of Poison: The Priests OverviewFirst in a new series of stand-alone adventures about the clerics of the Forgotten Realms world.Lady of Poison is the first title in a new Forgotten Realms novel series focusing specifically on priests, the popular D&D® iconic class also known as clerics. Each title will chronicle priests loyal to a different deity in the Forgotten Realms pantheon. Like the preceding series The Rogues, each novel in The Priests series is written as a stand-alone adventure, allowing new readers an easy entry point into the Forgotten Realms world.

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The Soulforge (Dragonlance: The Raistlin Chronicles, Book 1) Review

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The Soulforge (Dragonlance: The Raistlin Chronicles, Book 1) ReviewThe Soulforge, a novel which tells of the early days of Raistlin and his twin Caramon, is an excellent story which answers a number of questions regarding Raistlin's past. Margaret Weis, one of the authors of the original DragonLance Chronicles and Legends trilogies is at her best when she writes about her favorite character -- the mage Raistlin. All the elements that made the original trilogies is recaptured here and definitely brings back memories of those two excellent trilogies published fifteen years ago.
The Soulforge begins with Raistlin at age six and progresses until his taking of The Test at age twenty-one. A number of the Heroes of the Lance also make appearances and meet each other for the first time. This is the only problem with the novel. The purpose of the Meetings Sextet written about ten years ago was to introduce readers to the Heroes of the Lance before their adventures in Chronicles. However, the utilization of the characters and their meetings with/introduction to one another in this novel differs at times from the stories originally presented in the Meetings Sextet. Other than that, this is an outstanding work which warrants a five star rating.
We get to see Raistlin progress from a child who was always picked on by others to his being the youngest mage to take The Test. We also learn the origin of Raistlin's magic at an early age, his golden skin tone, the reasoning behind his harsh/untrusting attitude toward others, the cause of his frailty, etc. Overall, if you're a Raistlin and/or DragonLance fan, The Soulforge is a must-read.The Soulforge (Dragonlance: The Raistlin Chronicles, Book 1) OverviewA mage's soul is forged in the crucible of magic. Raistlin Majere is six years old when he is introduced to the archmage who enrolls him in a school for the study of magic. There the gifted and talented but tormented boy comes to see magic as his salvation. Mages in the magical Tower of High Sorcery watch him in secret, for they see shadows darkening over Raistlin even as the same shadows lengthen over all Ansalon.Finally, Raistlin draws near his goal of becoming a wizard. But first he must take the drea Test in the Tower of High Sorcery. It will change his life forever -- if he survives.

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Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) Review

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Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) ReviewThis book explains it all! Ertai, Greven, Crovax, Volrath, and a new character, Belbe, all fit into this twisted book of hatred! The sheer power and definite details of gore were incredibly pleasing to the mind. The wars, destruction, and surprises were cleverly thought up. A must for those of you who like to read books that are twisted and gory.Nemesis (Magic the Gathering: Masquerade Cycle, Bk. II) OverviewA new threat looms on the horizon.The long-awaited completion of Rath is approaching. The Dark Lord's plans to invade Dominaria will soon see fruition. Only the struggle for power in this artificial plane remains. Urza Planeswalker will not stop the Phyrexian empire.Witness the creation of his nemesis.

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Guardians of the Lost: Volume Two of the Sovereign Stone Trilogy Review

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Guardians of the Lost: Volume Two of the Sovereign Stone Trilogy ReviewGuardians of the Lost keeps up the pace introduced in the first book of the trilogy. Freed from having to build a new world from scratch for the reader, the authors can devote their pages more to new plot and the resulting story flows much better. The book is a very quick read, and at times I almost feel guilty for sucking down this fantasy mind candy, but there is enough creativity in there to keep things honorable. My only complaint is that for a book that purports that good and evil exist in balanced harmony, the bad guys sure seem a lot more powerful than the good guys. As one example, consider the fact that the Vrykrl can communicate with each other over any distance by using their blood knives, whereas the Dominion Lords have no comparable skill. This small complaint is not enough to keep me from yearning for the publication of the third book, however!Guardians of the Lost: Volume Two of the Sovereign Stone Trilogy Overview

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Scion's Blood Book Two of The Chronicles of Firma (The Chroncles of Firma) Review

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Scion's Blood Book Two of The Chronicles of Firma (The Chroncles of Firma) ReviewThe second book of Pat Nelson Child's Chronicles of Firma trilogy, Scion's Blood, is just as adventurous and fun as the first installment was. The story begins rather slowly and the first few chapters are somewhat domesticky. (Is that even a word?) By that, I mean Rokey and Flaskamper are having serious marital problems. It's been three years since Orphan's Quest ended and Rokey's studies and training with the High Mage is taking all of his time and leaving very little for Flaskamper, who naturally is feeling neglected. With both of them misinterpreting each other's actions, a wedge is driven between them and they begin drifting apart. But then two separate kidnappings occur - first, the young daughter of the King of Duncileer, and then Rokey himself, and here the story really kicks into high gear. The rescue attempts are orchestrated and the tension is high as the two separate story lines play well against each other. More history is revealed of the nefarious Order of the Bone, and new heroic characters are introduced.
I also must give kudos to the author for a very poignant scene involving the character of Fia. It actually took place in the timeframe of the first book, but Childs very wisely held it back to be included in this book as a flashback. The reveal is much more powerful being recalled after three years of healing and reflection than it would have been if it were kept chronologically in place in the first book.
This book is a little darker and a bit gorier that the first. That's generally true of most Fantasy/Sci-fi serials, even the Harry Potter books kept getting darker and scarier. There's also a bit more sexual innuendo, but it's still teen safe. Only the most conservative, fundamentalist parents would object, and they would probably object more to the gay aspect of it anyway.
The only minor quibble I have is that nearly all the characters have a tendency to overuse nicknames and terms of endearment. While it's true that Flaskamper and his brother Alrontin are very close, it sometimes felt a little too cloying for them to be dribbling sweetness to each other.
But I digress. For me, Scion's Blood is a solidly-crafted fantasy adventure, with plenty of action-filled battles, magic and romance. I happily await the conclusion in Numen's Trust.
Scion's Blood Book Two of The Chronicles of Firma (The Chroncles of Firma) OverviewTrouble is brewing all over Firma. Three years have passed since Rokey and his companions saved the Brotherhood of the Noble Contemplative from infiltration by the evil Order of the Bone. In the kingdom of Duncileer, palace unrest and the threat of war rattle the peace of mind of the gentle giant, Lorq, his wife Kyzee and their two-year-old son, Broq. Fia, feeling restless, has arrived from the distant pleasure realm of Respite. When a plot to murder King Hobar unfolds, Kyzee, now captain of the King's Guard, is caught up in a web of betrayal and intrigue that will ripple throughout the land.Meanwhile, in the elf forest where they've settled, Rokey and Flaskamper are encountering some serious bumps in the road to marital bliss. Flaskamper is battling feelings of despondency and suffocation, and Rokey, unable to communicate with him, has buried himself in his studies with the High Elf Mage, Ellispon. When the two decide to separate, it gives Rokey's enemies in the Order of the Bone the opportunity they've been waiting for . They abduct him from Elfwood and whisk him away to their stronghold in the north, intent on sacrificing him in order to achieve the goal for which they've worked so long - the return of their living god, Cyure.Now Flaskamper, joined once again by his old friends, as well as some new companions, must embark on a journey to rescue Rokey, as well as see if they can recover the love that first brought the two of them together. Once again the journey takes them to the east, this time to the dark and danger-filled kingdom of Ulgiarrah, then north through the haunted forest of Gloomsveldt, to Moribar, their enemy's seat of power. But time is against them. The sacrifice is to take place at the rising of the next new moon. As they battle to overcome one hindrance after another, Flaskamper becomes more and more desperate to reach his true love before it is too late to save his life, their love . perhaps even Firma itself.

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Avalon: Web of Magic Book 12: Full Circle Review

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Avalon: Web of Magic Book 12: Full Circle ReviewMy nine year old can't get enough of this series!! She's on book 7 and is begging me to get the rest of the series for her so she won't have to pause between books. A book series that can inspire reading like Avalon: Web of Magic does deserves far more than 5 stars!!Avalon: Web of Magic Book 12: Full Circle OverviewAvalon Needs a Hero! It started with a quest to find the home of all magic: Avalon.It may end in darkness. Three girls, Emily, Adriane, and Kara, their fates set long ago, were to become mages. They were to discover the secrets of Avalon and save their animal friends.They failed. Now, the Gates of Avalon are locked, beloved friends are doomed, and the Dark Sorceress reigns supreme. There may be one final chance to fulfill their destiny. But it will take the strength of awarrior, the fire of ablazingstar, and the heart of ahealer.The mages must put everything they love on the line—and be prepared to sacrifice all—as the final battle for Avalon begins!

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Ancient Prophecy (Targa Trilogy, Book 3) Review

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Ancient Prophecy (Targa Trilogy, Book 3) ReviewI have enjoyed this series it was a very fast read. The only drawback was the main characters resemble some of the main characters in the Rift War Saga
Alexander Tork is a young leader of men. His loyalty and skills mark him for rapid advancement in elite military organizations outside the regular army. "Just like Eric Von Darkmore who advanced in the famed Crimson Eagles" He befriends Jenneva a young orphaned girl who is destined to become the world's most powerful magician. "Just like Pug master magician of 2 worlds" Oscar Dalek is a poor boarder town boy who is destined to become the nation's richest man. "Just Roo Avery, who did the same starting with a small wagon shipping company who eventually moved to ships that ended up helping the crown during times of war.
Ancient Prophecy (Targa Trilogy, Book 3) OverviewAges ago, elves and dwarves unknowingly migrated between Universes via a Junction. Jenneva and Egam believe they have found a Junction and plan a trip with Alexander to test the theory and investigate the origins of the elves and dwarves. Because they believe that the perennial animosity between the two races is due to misunderstandings about their histories, the mages include the prince of elves and the prince of dwarves in the group. Trouble begins at the very start of the journey as Egam falters going through the Junction, awakening an old nemesis, the evil demon, Alutar. It appears that the excursion will not just clarify history, but also actually change it. As the group discovers they are trapped in the new Universe, the shocking truth of the real history of the races is overshadowed by impending doom as an ancient prophecy begins to unfold. Volume 3 of the Targa Trilogy.

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Well of Darkness (The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Book 1) Review

Well of Darkness (The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Book 1)
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Well of Darkness (The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Book 1) ReviewMargaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are by far two of the most well known, beloved fantasy writers of our time. Which is why it is no surprise that The Sovereign Stone Game System elected to jump-start the system with a trilogy written by Margaret and Tracy. I also suspect that Margaret Weis being one of the creators had something to do with this decision as well. Also, looking at the past success of the Dragonlance novels and what overwhelming interest those novels sparked in the Dungeons and Dragons gaming system it seems like the best move to make.
The first half of the book was relatively slow. It concentrated mainly on character and world building. While being interesting it's not overly exciting, so the book doesn't have the typical Weis and Hickman alure that their other series seem to have. However, once the reader is familar with the world and the characters the action and intensity magnify until you can't put the book down! The same phenomenon happened to me when undertaking the Death Gate Cycle. The first book was so new and different it took some time to get into the story.
I realize I haven't mentioned much about the content of the book, but the other reviews cover much of that. This book finishes strong and even though it cuts all of the loose ends by the last page there is still a hook that leaves the reader longing for more. The second book can't come out soon enough in my opinion. I highly recommend this book and I wish The Sovereign Stone Game System much success.Well of Darkness (The Sovereign Stone Trilogy, Book 1) Overview

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Luthiens Gamble (Crimson Shadow) Review

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Luthiens Gamble (Crimson Shadow) ReviewR.A. Salvatore proves with this book that he was, at the time, running short on original ideas. Drizzt is my favorite character of all time, so I am fully aware of Salvatore's talents, but this book is lacking - much like the others in the series. For starters, there are just TOO many similarities to Tolkien to be ignored - the names Luthien and Eriador have been ripped right out of Middle-earth. The battle with the dragon is clearly the confrontation between Smaug and Bilbo modified to fit into Salvatore's story. And lastly, the character Brind'Amore, though a decent character, seems very much akin to Gandalf and therefore lacks in originality. The two major things that make this book worth reading, however, are Salvatore's trademark action scenes and the wonderful "highway-halfling," Oliver De'Burrows. But if you haven't read any of the Drizzt books, read them instead.Luthiens Gamble (Crimson Shadow) OverviewIn this sequel to The Sword of Bedwyr, the Crimson Shadow must rouse the peasants and fierce tribes of Eriador to fight the demonic Wizard-King Greensparrow's bloodthirsty warriors and save their beloved city of Caer MacDonald.

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The Eternal Flame (The Great Tree of Avalon, Book 3) Review

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The Eternal Flame (The Great Tree of Avalon, Book 3) ReviewSome book series end with a disappointment, or cliffhanger. Some books end with a poorly written ending, or one that does not make sense. That, however, is not the case with this book. The Great Tree of Avalon: The Eternal Flame is a great ending to a great series. The book is the final installment of the trilogy, and follows the story of the three separate paths that each character takes in the book. It follows the original path of Tamwyn as he makes his way up to the upper branches, and stars beyond of the Great Tree. As well as following the story of Tamwyn, this book also follows the stories of Eli as she makes her way into the darkest reaches of Shadowroot, to destroy the crystal of Vagelano. On top of those two stories, this book also follows a third. The journey of Scree as he makes his way back to his native land, to band together his kinsmen for the fight for Avalon.
This book is the best in the trilogy in my opinion. It excellently wraps together all of the main storylines, as well as a few other minor storylines that are less important. There are no plot holes, as far as I can tell, and everything is perfectly wrapped together. This final chapter of the trilogy also has many more twists and turns, and unexpected surprises than the other two. Along with being a very complete novel, this book is also very well written. There are no unimportant characters. Every character in the entire book has a significant part to play. Each character also has their own personality, which other authors often fail to do. This book is also very imaginative. The names of the made-up lands, are very believable and well thought up. The entire book is extremely descriptive, and as a whole, paints a very good picture of the land of Avalon. There is not a single vague scenario in the entire book.
This is a hard book to just pick up and start reading. The reason for that is that this is the last book in a trilogy, which is a spin off of a previous five book series. It would be very advisable to read the initial Lost Years of Merlin series, before reading this trilogy. Although it is possible to pick up in the middle, it is hard, and you will more than likely find yourself lost. This book is also listed as a children's book, but it is by no means. Although this book is described to be for a younger audience, there is nothing childish about it. This book contains everything a good epic/ fantasy story should have. It has a good plot, descriptive battle scenes, a very good description of the land, and older characters. This isn't just another story of kids going off to save the world. There is much more detail to this, and for that reason, it is really readable by anyone.
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Song of the Dragon: The Annals of Drakis: Book One Review

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Song of the Dragon: The Annals of Drakis: Book One ReviewDrakis, a committed soldier-slave of the elven Rhonas Empire has been at war for what seems like years, and he has not been to the house devotions in far too long. The ceremony puts his mind to rest, and reinforces his love for the Empire. But, after the destruction of the last remaining dwarven kingdom, everything seems to come unglued. A captured dwarf can seem to tell him the future, and after the magical well that support's his elven master's house is destroyed, he seems to wake up. The house devotions were actually a magical brainwashing device, a magical procedure that erased all memories of how brutal and sadistic the elves truly are, and now Drakis is remembering more than he wants to.
Collecting those few slaves that were not driven insane by the destruction of the magical well, Drakis and his band set off to find safety beyond the borders of the Empire. But, the Iblisi, a sort of elven secret police or Inquisition who guard the Empire from the truth (and strangely enough, guard the truth from the Empire), are on his trail, determined to end his run and put the truth back where it belongs. Many believe that Drakis is the man from an ancient prophecy, the man who will release the ancient dragons and overthrow the Empire. Drakis doesn't believe it, but if he and his band are to stay alive, he might just have to do exactly what the prophecy says!
Wow, what a great book! I love books that use the traditional fantasy races of elves and dwarves, especially when they are used in new and interesting ways. Well, just like Mr. Hickman's Death Gate Cycle, this book also takes the fantasy traditions and turns them...well, definitely on a new angle.
This book has some very interesting races. The humans and dwarves are just as you would expect, but the elves are marginally different. Also, Mr. Hickman introduces the lion-man manticores and the four-armed chimerians, which are very interesting races indeed.
But, best of all, the author does a great job of keeping up the suspense and the drama of the story from start to finish. There are so many interesting happenings, and exciting fights and chases, that the book is nearly impossible to put down! I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next installment of the Annals of Drakis!Song of the Dragon: The Annals of Drakis: Book One OverviewOnce humans had magic and an alliance with dragons. Now they and the other races have been enslaved by the Rhonas Empire-the elves-and can't even remember the world the way it used to be. But thanks to the intervention of one determined dwarf and the human slave warrior known as Drakis, all of that is about to change.

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The Second Generation Review

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The Second Generation ReviewFor those of you who don't already know this (like me before I actually sat down and read it), this book is actually five short stories. They are loosely tied together and told in chronological order. They are basically designed to introduce the reader to the offspring of the Heroes of the Lance. These new characters play prominent roles in Weis and Hickman's DRAGONS OF SUMMER FLAME.
The first story is KITIARA'S SON. It tells the story of...umm...well...Kitiara's son. I won't tell you who the father is since that's one of the surprises of the story (I guarantee you will never guess this one!). In it, Weis and Hickman explore some of their favorite themes: love, honor, and duty. It is a very intriguing story and very well written.
LEGACY tells the story of Caramon and Tika's son Palin. We are also introduced to two of his other sons, Tanin and Sturm. Another classic tale from these two founders of the Dragonlance world. We again see the brilliant characterization and character interaction that made the CHRONICLES and LEGENDS trilogies so great to read.
We get a better look at the interaction between Caramon's three sons in WANNA BET? We get to see Weis and Hickman's classic humor once again in this story (albeit, without a glimpse of a kender's topknot). The situations these three men get themselves into despite their best efforts made me laugh out loud.
RAISTLIN'S DAUGHTER regales us with a legend circulating in the land of Krynn, the unbelievable story that Raistlin fathered a child. This story introduces new characters that play very important roles in DRAGONS OF SUMMER FLAME. I was kind of disappointed in this story. The characters just didn't seem as vivid as in the others. The story was interesting, but it just didn't seem to come alive for me.
The last story involves Tanis and his son Gilthas. It is an emotionally charged story of elven political intrigue. Weis and Hickman again nail their characterization with this story. The elven politician that played a pivotal role was excellently drawn, although I would have liked a bit more insight as to his motivations.
All in all, I enjoyed this book. It's not required reading if you're going to pick up DRAGONS OF SUMMER FLAME, but it will give you a better understanding of the characters. Weis and Hickman definitely still have what it takes to spin a good Dragonlance tale.The Second Generation OverviewYears have passed since the end of the War of the Lance. The people of Ansalon have rebuilt their lives, their houses, their families. The Companions of the Lance, too, have returned to their homes, raising children and putting the days of their heroic deeds behind them.But peace on Krynn comes at a price. The forces of darkness are ever vigilant, searching for ways to erode the balance of power and take control. When subtle changes begin to permeate the fragile peace, new lives are drawn into the web of fate woven around all the races. The time has come to pass the sword -- or the staff -- to the children of the Lance.They are the Second Generation.An all-new repackaged paperback edition of a classic Dragonlance novel.This book of five novellas bridges the gap between the Chronicles and Legends trilogies and Dragons of Summer Flame. While detailing their adventures, The Second Generation also sets up key events and characters in future Dragonlance novels.

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