Release Date: 24/06/10
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Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars. Laurence and Temeraire have been banished from the country they've fought so hard to protect - and the friends they have made in the British Aerial Corps. Found guilty of treason, man and dragon have been deported to Australia to start a new life and many new adventures.
REVIEW:
As a long time fan of Novik’s Napoleonic dragon series, I really can’t wait for each title to land. In this case the heroic duo’s tale of exile in Australia due to the events in the previous offering.
Whilst the adventure was there and the familiar characters warm the readers emotions alongside memory, this is perhaps the weakest of the series to date as not much happens. I really hope that Laurence and Temeraire’s next outing improves as I’d hate ot see what started with a bang end with a damp squib.
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Prince Jehal has murdered, poisioned and betrayed his way to the top. There is a new speaker for the realms, his opposition has been crushed, now he just has to enjoy the fruits of power. And yet . . . He feels more for the wife he married for power than perhaps he should and his lover knows it. And out in the realms those loyal to the old regime are still plotting. and there are rumours that the Red Riders, heralds of revolution and doom are on the ride. And still no-one has found the famous white dragon. The dragon that, if it lived, will have long since recovered from the effects of the alchemical liquid fed to the the dragons of the realms to keep them docile, to block their memories of a time when they ruled and the world burned . . . Stephen Deas has created an epic world, vivid characters, a plot full of betrayals and the most awesome dragons fantasy has seen.
REVIEW:
Having loved Stephen’s original novel, I just had to rip the packaging off this one to get to the meat of the tale as soon as it landed. What I got was an even bigger tale of politics, double-dealing, murder and mayhem than was present in his first tale and was pretty much glutted by the final page.
Beautifully written, excellently plotted and above all a descriptiveness for the world that is almost photographic. Bind that with a passion for the scope of the tale and you really will not go far wrong. As a now firmly established fan of the series, I really cannot wait to see where it goes. If you like political manipulation, cracking combat and a massacres worth of blood with solid storytelling then few do it like Deas. A real pleasure.
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Dragons in Areth each have a single predestined rider and life mission, given to them by the Oracle. Kira and her dusk dragon, Longfang, must find the third orb to save the Oracle, leader of all dragonkind. Following a path beset with dangers and traps, the four dragonriders must reach the twilight world of the Castle of Shadows. Kira knows enough to be anxious. What twisted sacrifice will this orb demand?
REVIEW:
If you have been following the exploits of this intrepid crew of Dragon Riders as they seek to fulfil their life mission then you will of course by now have eagerly devoured this novel. As with the others its got cracking character portrayal with the dragons intellect and ability complimenting their riders in a beautiful symbiotic relationship.
Lovingly crafted, this third book in the series sets up the forth and final part for an epic conclusion as the characters question the goals of their mission due to the evils of the orbs requested by the oracle. Will the young questor’s succeed or will their enemy, the overlord of the night dragon conclave succeed in foiling this quest as he has done with others? How will this series end?
We don’t know but one thing we do is that when that final part lands it won’t be on the TBR pile, it’ll be started within the hour as to you really can’t beat this series for the thrills, the spills and above all the way that the author has woven the tale with cunning traps along with puzzles.
If you want a series to introduce a young reader to the wonder world of fantasy, then this is the one for you, however don’t make the mistake of jumping into this series at this point, get the whole lot from book one and you’ll see your young reader grow and devour these books with relish.
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Dragon's in Areth each have a single predestined rider and a single life mission, given to them by the Oracle. But this once all-powerful being is now fatally damaged and fading fast...Only the dragons and their riders can save it! Shadow the Night Dragon Pell and his night dragon Shadow must find the dark orb to help save the Oracle, leader of all dragonkind. But Segun, a power-hungry tyrant, stands in their way. Pell must use his flying skills, bravery and resourcefulness to the limit, as Segun is determined to get the orb - even if it means killing the opposition...
REVIEW:
The second novel in Mark’s Dragon Orb series that pits the wits of dragons and youngsters in an epic quest to save dragonkind during an historic upheaval in many worlds. Charming, full of courage and a tale to bring to the fore the more admirable virtues of mankind along with an epic adventure its mainly a tale about working together to accomplish a greater good against the oppression of the power hungry and selfish. A great story to inspire.
Release Date: 24/06/10
