A Spell of Deceit

by Laurie Goodman

Chris hated the Roamers. It was Roamer sorcery that had cursed the land and started the feud with his people, the Homesteaders, and it was the Roamer's fault that Chris' parents were dead.

Arron, a Roamer, hated Homesteaders. It was the Homesteader's treachery that brought the curse upon the land, Homesteader persecution that had killed his family and almost killed him. Now he was alone and wounded - and his life was in Chris' hands.

Chris knew he should turn Arron over to the vigilantes. But without the Roamer's extraordinary powers, Chris could not break the curse. Arron had no reason to trust Chris, but only with the Homesteader's magical box could the Roamer save the land.

Somehow they had to find a way to work together, before the evil that had spawned the curse and the feud could tear them - and their world - apart.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction

344 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 13, 1989

Reviews

[Sczeck · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main character Chris was remarkable annoying and thick headed. The big bad at the end of the book was incredibly impotent when the heros finally tried to tackle him. I really didn't believe Chris's personal growth in the last part of the book was at all reasonable.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first fantasy novel I ever read and I've been hooked on the things ever since. This book is a great read, with a lot of plot twists and fun characters that you really come to care for.

[Shanna_redwind · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as a kid and absolutely loved it. However, I don't think this is one that I'm going to revisit. I'm afraid that it's not going to live up to my memories of it.