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Earthbound Review

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Earthbound ReviewArtemis Greenleaf (no relation to me!) has done a splendid job writing about an Irish girl who dies young and stays at the farm to watch over her sister and father. An interesting collection of friendly (and not so friendly!) spirits round out the story.
A nice story for all ages, with a few life lessons thrown in. Warmly recommended by me. Sudden Light: Donegal's NovelEarthbound OverviewSchuyler Ramsey just wants to be like the other kids in school. Too bad she's dead. She haunts a farm in windswept western Ireland, along with some of its previous inhabitants. When she partially materializes in front of her sister at breakfast, she is propelled on a quest to stop a fake TV psychic and ghost hunter from visiting the farm and stirring up trouble. Along the way, she visits a famous pirate, helps a mermaid rescue a basking shark from fishermen, and encounters Nicniven, queen of the dark elphs. But Schuyler soon finds that the Haunted Planet television show is the least of her problems. As her world unravels, can she find the strength to save her sister from a monstrous terror?

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Kingdom Alliance (Ruin Mist Chronicles, Book 2) Review

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Kingdom Alliance (Ruin Mist Chronicles, Book 2) ReviewOk...first of all, the first book (Keeper Martin's Tale) was great "for a first in a fantasy series". Like it should, it introduced the world, the characters, etc, etc. This second and successive books are great on multiple levels and far surpasses ALL fantasy writers I have read (and I've read a LOT, including the Big Four: Tolkien, Jordan, Martin, and Goodkind) This series is the tightest, most intelligent and captivating I have ever read. Stanek breathes new life into fantasy with great plots, multi-dimentional characters, realistic imagery, solid dialog, and seamless storytelling.
It's not just great fantasy... it's great Writing, period. Read this series!Kingdom Alliance (Ruin Mist Chronicles, Book 2) OverviewNote: This novel is approximately 100,000 words in length. Optimized for Kindle, Kindle for PC, Kindle for Mac, and Kindle for smart phones.The epic adventure continues! Unleash the power of your imagination and enter a world you've never dreamed existed! Best-selling author Robert Stanek delivers an epic fantasy adventure that will open your mind and your heart. Robert Stanek's magnificent Ruin Mist Chronicles is filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic. The books transport us to a world unlike any other. Robert Stanek's outstanding series has quickly become a favorite. ***Enter Ruin Mist***Officially, Ruin Mist is the name used for the fictional universe of Robert Stanek. The name "Ruin Mist" is the common language translation of an ancient elvish word, which means "the lost ages" or "the ruins of time." Ruin Mist has three distinct realms:Over-Earth - the home of dragons and titans. But don't forget about the eagle lords. Those three are the great races of Ruin Mist's past. Under-Earth - an otherworldly realm that has blood-red skies, and no sun or moon. Mid-Earth - the home of elves and men.During the early ages of Ruin Mist, travel between the realms was accomplished using the Gates of Uver. Uver is one of the great elven kings of old and the founder of Greye in Under-Earth. In all, there are believed to be seven gates fashioned by the Uver from a magic substance once mined from the deepest, darkest reaches of the Samguinne. Each gate is fashioned for a different purpose and a different kind of traveler. Two gates are recorded in the histories of men. The gate in the Borderlands, fashioned for men, is opened with the following words of power: "Eh tera mir dolzh formus tan!" The only other known gate is located in the Twin Sonnets. Both gates are masked from the world by a veil of illusion. ***History of the Ages***In an age long since lost to myth and memory, a race of supreme giants, known as titans, ruled over all the lands of Ruin Mist from their homes on Over-Earth. Without question, titans were the masters of the gates. They moved freely between realms and across lands.Darkness came to mark the end of age of the titans as surely as there was ever light at the beginning. During this time of darkness, known as the Great Purge, it was the greatest of all titans, Ky'el, who gave the lesser races (men, elves, and dwarves) their freedom--at a great cost to himself and his people. Before the Great Purge, the lesser races were slaves to the greater races (dragons, titans, and eagle lords). By the end of the purge, the only known gate to Over-Earth was sealed for all time ushering in a new beginning. A new age. The one hope of the peoples of Ruin Mist was Queen Mother, the elf queen of old. She saw a way out of everlasting darkness, a path that required the union of the divided peoples. Yet the Elves of the West did not share her vision. They thought her mad and answered her call for help with a call to arms. Now for the first time in recorded history, the armies of the West are marching toward the sacred city of the East and an unholy war where elf must fight elf is inevitable. Though despair abounds and evil seeks to reign, there is hope. Queen Mother sees hope through a union of the divided peoples: an alliance of men and elves to fight against the forces of darkness. But between men and elves, there is no love and little trust. Only truth and faith can guide their destinies. Some fear this age to be Ruin Mist's last. For if men succumb to darkness there will be no beginning and darkness will surely rule forever. It is in this time at the twilight of the age of men that those long lost have returned to thwart the darkness. They are the fallen sons of ages past and present. They are the keepers, the watchers, and the guardians. They are those who hold the key to Ruin Mist's future.

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The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches II (Signature Illustrated Edition, Keeper Martin's Tales Book 2) Review

The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches II (Signature Illustrated Edition, Keeper Martin's Tales Book 2)
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The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches II (Signature Illustrated Edition, Keeper Martin's Tales Book 2) ReviewI have racked my memory for an example of a worse novel, but I am at a loss to do so. The characters are wooden, the storyline derivative, and the writing itself is so trite and dull, that I actually fell asleep reading it, which I have never done in my entire life before this boring book.
I know that self-publishing isn't necessarily resorted to only by untalented hacks, but that appears to be the sad story in this case.
The book is physically ugly. It is so ugly and so poorly put together that I imagine I could have put something together myself with a stapler and glue that was more attractive, and sturdier. I discovered it at a laundromat, abandoned by its owner, with the words "This is the worst garbage I have ever read, whoever finds it can keep it," scrawled on the inside, so I started to read it as my socks dried. I should have just watched my socks spin in the dryer, it would have been more interesting.
I would give negative stars if possible.
The reviews are so inexplicably praiseworthy for this book that I suspect that many of the reviewers are shills, unwitting or otherwise. Of course, I can't prove this, but that is my honest opinion.
Avoid at all costs.The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches II (Signature Illustrated Edition, Keeper Martin's Tales Book 2) OverviewNote: This illustrated edition is approximately 63,000 words in length. Illustrations have been optimized for Kindle, Kindle for PC, Kindle for Mac, and Kindle for smart phones.Discover a magical world and be swept away in the adventure of a life time! Readers everywhere are discovering the works of Robert Stanek, and overwhelmingly they agree on one thing: the books are some of the best they've ever read. Featuring full-page illustrations from original paintings, and many additional extraordinary illustrations, this powerful fantasy novel will delight the young and the young at heart!*** About the bookTo save her kingdom Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But the elves were betrayed. Only a handful survived, and only two reached the far shores. The survivors did not find quick allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered alliance. What lies beyond, they don't know. The future is uncertain. But they do know that they must win this fight, for failure would certainly mean the end to everything they hold dear.Bold, inventive, brilliantly imagined, The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches Book Two is a novel of magic and wonder-a tale of pure excitement you will not soon forget.***About the AuthorRobert Stanek is the award-winning, international best-selling author of more than 100 books for young people and adults. He was born in Burlington Wisconsin and is the second youngest of five children. As a former military man, his distinguished accomplishments during the Gulf War earned him nine medals, including the USA's highest flying honor, the Distinguished Flying Cross. Stanek's writing has earned him awards and accolades from his colleagues and the publishing industry. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. He is intensely fascinated with our natural world. He loves the outdoors and frequently takes his family on short trips to see the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest, including Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge, and Puget Sound.*** Robert Stanek's books have been featured in Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers, Complete Idiots Guide to Elves and Fairies, and Ancient Art of Faery Magick; recommended by the Young Adult library staff at VOYA (Feb 2007) and in a Publishers Weekly cover story!

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Oathbreaker (A faery tale) Review

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Oathbreaker (A faery tale) ReviewThis was a really fun read. It was short and had all the elements of good fiction. I am not usually into magical tales but I like this story because little to no magic was used to solve their problem. Oonzil was a fun pixie to follow as he got himself into trouble and out of it. It had a nice plot and I loved the ending! :DOathbreaker (A faery tale) OverviewOonzil Windlestraw, a pixie with a serious temper problem, befriends a wizard and his eagle familiar. The trio are forced into fantastic dramatic action when a human fairy hunter nabs a fae girl with the intent of grinding her into pixie dust for profit. This is a 30 page story with another full, flash fiction story called 'The Blood of Coldfrost' included in the file. This is the perfect read for fantasy fans who are inbetween large novels. It has plenty of pixie-fighting, eagle-riding action and lots of tense excitment. In order to make your 10% preview longer I have also attached a (3) chapter sneak preview of 'The Royal Dragoneers', which is due out in mid Oct. 2010Heres a snippet from "Oathbreaker":The next morning, as they prepared to go wasp hunting, Oonzil wondered how the eagle had managed to get the doily out from under the teapot. He never had the chance to ask about it, because no sooner had the curiosity came on him, Igor leapt from the ground, and went flapping lustily after a wasp.It was all Oonzil could do to keep from tumbling off of Igor's back, as the eagle started after the unsuspecting bug. Igor was strong. He surged through the air swiftly. Just as Oonzil had instructed him, the eagle got as close as he could to the wasp before he swept past.Oonzil was thrilled. The feel of the wind in his hair, and the forces generated by Igor's sharp swooping turns, caused his heart to soar. Using the rigged up doily like it was a throw net, Oonzil timed his toss and threw. He yanked on the makeshift draw string he had attached. The net pulled closed just like it was supposed to. Excitedly, Oonzil had Igor sit them down near the firefly cage Oonzil had borrowed from the village bug man.Both of them were disappointed to find the doily net empty, but they weren't discouraged. The setup would have worked perfectly, if only Oonzil would have timed his throw better."You'll have to slow up a bit when we come upon the buzzers," he told the eagle, with a grin."Aye, Ooonzy," Igor exclaimed, gleefully. "It worked just like you said it would. We just need to get closer, I think."It took a few more attempts to get the timing of the approach and the throw down, but they did it. By evening, the cage was buzzing with angry wasps. With much pride, and more than a little satisfaction, Oonzil and Igor delivered the prize to the wizard at his supper table."What's this?" The old man asked. He rose from his soup bowl to see the pixie boy sliding off of Igor's back. The cage the eagle put down at the end of the table, buzzed and vibrated in angry response."Oh ho!" Master Zarvin chuckled with a big smile showing in the crinkled corners of his eyes. "Wasps!""Wasps for a bargain, good wizard," Oonzil clarified. "A full Baker's dozen of them, all alive and whole.""A bargain?" Master Zarvin's brows wiggled with curious delight. "Well, Oonzil Windlestraw, let's strike a deal then."Also by M.R. MathiasCrimzon & Clover I - Orphaned Dragon, Lucky GirlCrimzon & Clover II - The Tricky WizardOathbreaker - A Faery Tale ShortKing of FoolsThe AdventurionThe Saga of the Dragoneers:The First Dragoneer - Free The Royal Dragoneers - Now Available Cold Hearted Son of a Witch - Now Available The Confliction - Available for Christmas 2011And don't miss the huge International Bestselling epic: The Wardstone TrilogyBook One - The Sword and the Dragon Book Two - Kings, Queens, Heroes, & Fools Book Three - The Wizard & the Warlord

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Sky Magic (Haven Series #2) Review

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Sky Magic (Haven Series #2) ReviewI downloaded this book the minute I finished reading "Amber Magic". It was even better than the first one. I finished it that night and immediately got the 3rd. I highly recommend this series. The writing is wonderful and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat.Sky Magic (Haven Series #2) OverviewIn Sky Magic, the second book of the Haven Series, the Pact that has kept the peace for centuries between humanity and the Faerie is broken. Oberon, King of the Faerie, lost his Blue Jewel and can no longer command the marching Rainbow to keep the peace. Once again the darkest and most evil of his kind plague human lands. In defense of the Haven, a champion must be chosen to wield the Axe Ambros. A magical weapon powered by the legendary Amber Jewel, the eye of a long dead golden dragon, the Axe is difficult to master. Written for a fast-paced read, Sky Magic is a little longer than Amber Magic.

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Shadow Magic (Haven Series #3) Review

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Shadow Magic (Haven Series #3) ReviewThe writing style is slightly weaker in this one than in the previous two books. Some of the stock fantasy tropes get a little too much screen time, and I noticed several editing errors (missing words, homophones, inconsistent capitalization, etc.). That being said, it was still fun to read, and Dragon Magic (the next in the series) is a much stronger book.
In many ways, Shadow Magic is the final third of a single epic fantasy novel. There is a lot of action, and most of the main conflicts introduced in Amber Magic have some resolution by the end. You could probably stop reading after this one and not have it feel like watching The Empire Strikes Back without following it up with Return of the Jedi. You probably won't want to, though, and it is absolutely worthwhile to read the next book.Shadow Magic (Haven Series #3) OverviewIn Shadow Magic, the third book of the Haven Series, Herla of the Wild Hunt makes his move to gather all the Jewels of Power. Hunting down and killing those who wield them, the undead king is as relentless as death itself. He is not the only interested party, however, as several armies march to meet Brand and his allies in a desperate battle for control of the River Haven. Shadow Magic is a little longer than Sky Magic.

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The First Dragoneer (A Novella) (The Dragoneers Saga) Review

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The First Dragoneer (A Novella) (The Dragoneers Saga) ReviewThe premise of "The First Dragoneer" is a good one. Bren and March are two good friends going on their last hunt before one of them leaves the village. They run into some unanticipated adventures in the process.
M.R. Mathias starts off with a really good idea. However, I found myself distracted by homonym problems (e.g., arrows are properly referred to as "nocked," not "knocked" and one lights a fire using a "tinder box," not a "tender box."). There were several other similar issues that gave away Mathias' using his spellchecker instead of a human proofreader to look at his manuscript. This kind of stuff leaps out at me, as I was a newspaper copy editor for a long while and still do editing on a freelance basis. The editorial problems caused me to take a star off of the rating because they were so pervasive.
This novella also includes a two-chapter preview of "The Royal Dragoneers," for which "The First Dragoneer" is a prequel. I think that Mathias has a great idea for a series, and am hopeful that some judicious editing will lead to success for him.The First Dragoneer (A Novella) (The Dragoneers Saga) OverviewThe First Dragoneer: When two young men go on a hunt that they know will probably be the last hunt of their youth, they decide they want it to be an unforgettable outting. When they cross a ridge and leave the unprotected, unpatrolled boundary of their kingdom, they find a cavern that looks like it needs to be explored. Inside the cavern they find exactly what they were looking for. For residing in the darkened depths of this stoney hole is something that they will never forget...... That is, if they live long enough to remember it! Snippet: His words abruptly stopped as a new sound carried toward them. It was a snort, a loud one. It was accompanied by the sound of rattling branches. Brendly instantly went back into firing position; alert, prone and ready. March gave his nose a last second scratch as put his arrow to the string. The soft sound of Bren's excited breathing was the last sound he heard before tuning the world out so that he could focus on the tree line. First it was a small doe, a yearling, March thought. Two fawns, and another larger doe appeared. With nervous darting eyes, the biggest of the four deer lowered its head and began to drink. Slowly the others followed. March was thrilled. He hoped that Bren would be patient. A buck was sure to present itself eventually. Bren almost loosed his arrow on the larger doe, but at the last second thought better of it. He wanted a buck to show off to his dad, but his restraint was mostly due to the two awkward moving young fawns frolicking near their mother. Suddenly, all four of the deer rose from the pool and froze in alarm. In a flash of movement, a big cracking sound erupted from behind them. They were off in a series of leaping bounds that carried them instantly out of sight and back into the forest. Here he comes, March thought. He expected a wide heavy rack of antlers to emerge from the trees, announcing the leader of the herd. Instead, the creature that showed itself nearly stopped his heart. As silently as he could, Brendly took in a deep breath as the magnificent beast stepped out of the tree line. Cautiously, yet with an air of arrogance, it moved into the clearing and looked around. It was the white stag...The Saga of the Dragoneers:The First Dragoneer - FreeThe Royal Dragoneers - Now AvailableCold Hearted Son of a Witch - Now AvailableThe Confliction - Available for Christmas 2011Also by M.R. Mathias Crimzon & Clover I - Orphaned Dragon, Lucky Girl Crimzon & Clover II - The Tricky Wizard Oathbreaker - A Faery Tale Short King of Fools The AdventurionAnd don't miss the hugeInternational Bestselling epic: The Wardstone TrilogyBook One - The Sword and the DragonBook Two - Kings, Queens, Heroes, & FoolsBook Three - The Wizard & the Warlord

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