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Book Review of Gentlemen of the Road

Gentlemen of the Road
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This is a fun little tale about two rogues. Yes, they are thieves as well but they fight and defend those who need them, join armies when the spirit hits them and take time to heal the sick, mend broken and injured bodies and help those in need. They are a most unlikely pair of companions who live by their wits. Travel with "tall, rail-thin, black-clad Zelikman", who is a physician, emotional, and idealist, and his friend, Amran, a "gray-haired giant" who wields a battle-axe with great skill.

The era is 950 A.D. where the friends roam the Caucasus Mountains, get pulled into a revolution as they defend and protect a young "boy" whose family has been murdered for political reasons. Zelickman becomes fond of the boy whose rash decisions find the travelers wielding their weapons far too often to extract themselves from the latest problems caused by his quick tongue. It's adventure at its highest as well as an enjoyable read. In addition, the artwork by Gary Gianni quickly imprints the images of the travelers on the reader's mind. GOOD READ!