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57th Keeper
Alturus Burk is set to inherit one of the most powerful items in the wolrd. Will he be able to handle his own greed?
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First published April 1, 2012
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R.G. Bullet
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January 7, 2013
I've been waiting to read the next installment of The Caldecott Chronicles by R.G. Bullet and was pleasantly surprised when I came across the prequel novella to The 58th Keeper (an entirely different series by the same author, but just as wonderful).
The 57th Keeper was way too short in my opinion. But understandably so. If it were any longer we wouldn't have needed the book it preceeds. That is where I first met Alturus Burk. Only for a moment at a time a handful of times in the book, though. I figured him no better than a common thief who'd lucked in to becoming keeper and then completely botched the job.
And that's partially right. But in The 57th Keeper we find out that Alturus WASN'T always just a criminal. Shifty, yes. Somewhat manipulative, yes. But clever. Very clever. He wanted to move up in the world and did what he felt needed to be done to make sure that happened. And who can blame him? I don't think anything he'd done at that point was illegal.
His troubles start when he manages to become personal assistant to a man who owns the boat that EVERYONE wants to work on. Unfortunately the man has some issues of his own and Alturus finds that out almost immediately. What comes from his position on the crew ends up being both a blessing and a curse to Alturus. Which is sad because he honestly had a good heart. And thought he was doing everything for the right reason.
This story is told in flashbacks while Alturus is in therapy sessions, hypnotized in to remembering the events that led up to him finding The 58th Keeper.
It's a quick read, but it's exciting. If you've already read the book that follows, you know how it all turns out, but reading this you forget that. You forget that you know what's going to happen and you're kind of on the edge of your seat waiting to see how it turns out.
I'd recommend this if you're looking for a fast read that's entertaining. Heck, I'd recommend EVERY book written by this particular author. They're written wonderfully and you'd enjoy them completely. Go! Now.
The 57th Keeper was way too short in my opinion. But understandably so. If it were any longer we wouldn't have needed the book it preceeds. That is where I first met Alturus Burk. Only for a moment at a time a handful of times in the book, though. I figured him no better than a common thief who'd lucked in to becoming keeper and then completely botched the job.
And that's partially right. But in The 57th Keeper we find out that Alturus WASN'T always just a criminal. Shifty, yes. Somewhat manipulative, yes. But clever. Very clever. He wanted to move up in the world and did what he felt needed to be done to make sure that happened. And who can blame him? I don't think anything he'd done at that point was illegal.
His troubles start when he manages to become personal assistant to a man who owns the boat that EVERYONE wants to work on. Unfortunately the man has some issues of his own and Alturus finds that out almost immediately. What comes from his position on the crew ends up being both a blessing and a curse to Alturus. Which is sad because he honestly had a good heart. And thought he was doing everything for the right reason.
This story is told in flashbacks while Alturus is in therapy sessions, hypnotized in to remembering the events that led up to him finding The 58th Keeper.
It's a quick read, but it's exciting. If you've already read the book that follows, you know how it all turns out, but reading this you forget that. You forget that you know what's going to happen and you're kind of on the edge of your seat waiting to see how it turns out.
I'd recommend this if you're looking for a fast read that's entertaining. Heck, I'd recommend EVERY book written by this particular author. They're written wonderfully and you'd enjoy them completely. Go! Now.
January 4, 2023
It is interesting that this short story was released as a prequel to The 58th Keeper but while reading it, it was so engrossing, so gripping, I forgot that I was reading a novella and when I hit the end I was desperate for more of the story. Fortunately there is a continuation and another in the works. If the others are as compelling as this one, we are in for some great reading ahead.
This story goes back to the 57th Keeper. It is the story of Alturus a man who spent his whole life scheming, stealing and plotting. Then when he is given an ancient relic with magical powers, he squanders the responsibility. But as we watch Alturus's rise and fall, the story rips along at an amazing pace. It was a great read. And like I said earlier, it left me wanting more.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with R. G. Bullet.
This story goes back to the 57th Keeper. It is the story of Alturus a man who spent his whole life scheming, stealing and plotting. Then when he is given an ancient relic with magical powers, he squanders the responsibility. But as we watch Alturus's rise and fall, the story rips along at an amazing pace. It was a great read. And like I said earlier, it left me wanting more.
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More. And also an author profile and interview with R. G. Bullet.
January 12, 2013
Silly little story of a magic carpet that makes people invisible and allows them to fly. Actually it's the story of the carpet's 57th owner. Sets you up to read the next, and first, book in the series.
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