Rune Warriors The Sword of Doom by James Jennewein and Tom S. Parker

Their Backkk! Dane the Defiant, Klint the Raven and Astrid Mistress of the blade have returned. Dane discovers that fame and fortune are fleeting. His 15 minutes of fame dissolves is the mundane issues of protecting and leading a community.

Dane and company provide an enormous range of interesting characters. Dane finds himself and his friends in another quest complete with the requisite evil villains and outlandish monsters. The interplay between Dane and his friends provides comedic relief. Atrid’s support helps Dane maintain own resolution. A surprise ending just when you think all the scary stuff is over sets the stage for another book.

The authors did a nice job showing courage, cooperation, conflict resolution while interjecting age appropriate humor.

I recommend the book .

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In The Shadow of The Cypress by Thomas Steinbeck

This book is a multigenerational saga of mysterious treasures and information. It reads like a journal in some spots and more like fact than fiction.

My initial reaction to the book wasn’t overly positive. It seemed somewhat dry and boring. The style was almost contrary to excitement. The story turned out to be interesting and thought provoking. I’m fond of history so I ended up enjoying the story as it read like history. It is speculative fiction that has a historic feel to it

Several characters could have received more attention. I felt there were stories inferred but left unsaid. There is very little action or adventures if you are seeking that seek elsewhere. If you are looking for a well thought out story with solid prose and an historic flavor, this may be the book for you.

I recommend the book.

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Stormrage by Richard A. Knaak

This book will no doubt be a major hit with World of Warcraft fans. It details Malfurion Stormrage’s part in the Emerald Dream.

I am normally a major fan of fantasy. I guess I am just not a fan of Knaak. I wasn’t a fan of Beastmaster Myth either, the only other book of his I read. I can’t even point my finger at what I don’t like so my supposition is there is just something about his style that doesn’t resonate with me. I mean, how can you not like a book whose main character is named Malfurion Stormrage. That just shouts out excitement and action.

Analyzing the book, it seems to have all the right pieces. Colorful, exotic characters with definitive personalities that are conflicting in a mysterious manner. I suspect that those who are familiar with the entire scenario of the Emerald Dream will be intoxicated with the book. I have no doubt that it will be a success and suggest that you look at my other recommendations to determine if my thoughts run parallel or perpendicular to yours.

I recommend the book.

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My Review of Mommy's Black Eye

Originally submitted at Play4Me

Mommy's Black Eye

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By William Bentrim, Author from Bucks County Pennsylvania, USA on 4/2/2010

 

5out of 5

Pros: Deserves Multiple Readings, Well Written, Easy To Read, Informative, Engaging characters

Best Uses: Special Needs

Describe Yourself: Bookworm

As the author, I am predisposed to recommending the book.

(legalese)

Fever Dream by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child

    

Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast is faced with one of his most daunting challenges.  Discovering the perpetrators of a murder close to his heart taxes even his stoic control.   A mystery that crosses continents and wallows in swamps.

Preston and Child can be expected to write a riveting and thought provoking mystery.   They certainly continue that trend in this book.   Pendergast’s ability to convert even the harshest critic of his investigative style illustrates his characters strength.   I felt Lt. Vincent D’Agosta’s character could have had a little more depth.   He was a stalwart side kick but didn’t seem as full fleshed as he might have been.   The mysterious murder and the ensuing investigation certainly keeps you interested. 

Pendergast’s brand of eye for an eye justice seemed appropriate in several situations in the book.   Overall the team of Preston and Child has succeeded again.

I recommend the book.

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