Hammer Of The Earth

Stone God #2

by Susan Krinard

Hammer of the Earth by Susan Krinard released on Jan 31, 2006 is available now for purchase.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance

480 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

Trained as an artist with a BFA in Illustration from the California College of Arts and Crafts, Susan Krinard became a writer in 1992 when a friend read a short story she'd written and suggested she try writing a romance novel. A long-time fan of science fiction and fantasy, Susan began reading romance -- and realized what she wanted to do was combine the two genres. Prince of Wolves, her first romance novel and one of the earliest to feature a werewolf hero, was the result. Within a year Susan had sold the manuscript to Bantam as part of a three-book contract, and the novel went on to make several bestseller lists.

Since then, she's written and published over fourteen paranormal and fantasy novels, and written stories for a number of anthologies, both fantasy and romance. Both the anthology Out of This World (which included Susan's "Kinsman") and the novel Lord of the Beasts appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List.

Susan makes her home in New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment", with her husband Serge, their dogs Freya, Nahla and Cagney, and their cat Jefferson. In addition to writing, Susan's interests include music of almost every kind, old movies, reading, nature, baking, and collecting unique handmade jewelry and decorative crafts.

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little hard remembering each character, but for an epic tale, the world-building is necessary. It's not my favorite of Ms. Krinard's books, however, I liked Rhenna and Cian. It's quite a story when you have some time on your hands to devote to reading.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

All about Gods and their interaction with earth & mortals. A little shifting but not a central tenet.

[Mercurybard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite being twice as thick as the book that came before--Shield of the Sky--this one doesn't feel like it's long enough for the epic journey across Africa that the characters (excluding Quintus) take.

The first parts of the book are well-paced, but right around the time the little people are leading them to Ge, the pace quickens. Everything from then on comes *too* quickly, especially the journey through the swamp to New Meroe.

[Bronwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not Bad pretty good world building, start of a new series. I will send this one to the library.