Andrew M. (Pb-Patch) reviewed on 2/21/2012 + 42 more book reviews

This is an in depth high fantasy that kept me riveted from the 1st page. David Gemmell has a way of getting the reader vested in his characters. The magic in the book is light and deftly handled. There are elements of Celtic fantasy with some druids and magical/elemental creatures called the seidh who tend to interact with mortals as they will but are generally not to be relied upon. As well, there is a "witch" who gives up her powers to help her mortal friends only to regain them later through the selfless act of another. At heart this is a story about a sword wielding hero who rises from an obscure birth to become a hero. It is the beginning of a series which shows much promise. I just finished this book and have book 2 in my hand just begging me to open the cover. I have to see what happens to the characters I am getting to know so well.

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