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The Brotherhood of Dwarves #4
Between Dark and Light
The stakes are higher than ever in the fourth installment of the popular dwarven saga! The Great Empire has surrounded the Kiredurks and are preparing to conquer the kingdom, but unknown to them, Kwarck, the mysterious hermit of the plains, has his own plan in action. To the east, he has summoned an elven army and charged Crushaw with leading them into battle. To the south, Roskin will gather an army from the fractured Ghaldeon lands. But to the west, an ancient and powerful evil stirs. The Great War is about to errupt, if Roskin can overcome the Dark One...
- GenresFantasy
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2012
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D.A. Adams
11 books51 followersD.A. Adams is the author of the Brotherhood of Dwarves series and the Sam Skeen saga. He received a Master of Arts in Writing from the University of Memphis in 1999 and taught college English for 16 years. He is the father to two amazing sons and resides in East Tennessee.
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May 14, 2013
Enter a world of dwarves, ogres and more, of dark powers and light hope, of tortured (sometimes literally) protagonists, politics, rebellion, friendship, loyalty and more—the world of the Brotherhood of Dwarves.
The series stats with Book 1, The Brotherhood of Dwarves, then continues through battles and alliances in Red Sky at Dawn and the Fall of Dorkhun. But you really can start reading here with book 4, and you’ll be quickly enthralled. The author builds a convincing and consistent world, with genuinely nuanced world-views amongst his characters. The writing’s quick and sharp, with smooth dialog leading to quick action, just enough backstory to remind regular readers or save new readers from getting confused, and descriptions that build smoothly into whole scenes of town and countryside.
Several plotlines intertwine as armies gather for a final confrontation. Alliances are made and broken. Old enemies are chased and old cruelties avenged, while new threats rear their heads, and nicely nuanced characters change and grow. The story follows different groups and events without ever seeming confusing—and I’m saying this after failing to read books 2 and 3! If book one intrigued me (it did), this book four has me hooked and I’m eager for more.
A series of novels that stand complete in their own right and build to something larger as each tale is told—what more could I want?
Disclosure: I was lucky enough to win a copy!
The series stats with Book 1, The Brotherhood of Dwarves, then continues through battles and alliances in Red Sky at Dawn and the Fall of Dorkhun. But you really can start reading here with book 4, and you’ll be quickly enthralled. The author builds a convincing and consistent world, with genuinely nuanced world-views amongst his characters. The writing’s quick and sharp, with smooth dialog leading to quick action, just enough backstory to remind regular readers or save new readers from getting confused, and descriptions that build smoothly into whole scenes of town and countryside.
Several plotlines intertwine as armies gather for a final confrontation. Alliances are made and broken. Old enemies are chased and old cruelties avenged, while new threats rear their heads, and nicely nuanced characters change and grow. The story follows different groups and events without ever seeming confusing—and I’m saying this after failing to read books 2 and 3! If book one intrigued me (it did), this book four has me hooked and I’m eager for more.
A series of novels that stand complete in their own right and build to something larger as each tale is told—what more could I want?
Disclosure: I was lucky enough to win a copy!
February 7, 2024
The saga continues with book 4 of The Brotherhood of Dwarves Series. I have really enjoyed the whole series. If you are a fantasy fan, then this is a must. This is a masterful tale woven by a great story teller. This is one of those series that gets better and better as the story unfolds. I look forward to the next book in the series so I can find out what happens.
One thing I love about books from Seventh Star Press is the books have amazing art. And this one has some wonderful art from the terrific artist, Bonnie Wasson. I actually have a poster on my wall from this series.
I highly recommend this series to fantasy lovers as well as people who love a good saga that is a rich, detailed journey.
If you haven't started the series, be sure to pick up book one, "The Brotherhood of Dwarves" followed by "Red Sky at Dawn" and then book three, "The Fall of Dorkhun".
One thing I love about books from Seventh Star Press is the books have amazing art. And this one has some wonderful art from the terrific artist, Bonnie Wasson. I actually have a poster on my wall from this series.
I highly recommend this series to fantasy lovers as well as people who love a good saga that is a rich, detailed journey.
If you haven't started the series, be sure to pick up book one, "The Brotherhood of Dwarves" followed by "Red Sky at Dawn" and then book three, "The Fall of Dorkhun".
February 17, 2017
Great book!
I Really like all the characters. The story line is exciting and moves along at a great pace. Can't wait for the next book.
I Really like all the characters. The story line is exciting and moves along at a great pace. Can't wait for the next book.
April 23, 2023
"Between Dark and Light", fourth instalment in the 'The Brotherhood of Dwarves' series, reminded me of a plane stuck in a holding pattern, it will land at some time in the future, but for the moment the passengers are going nowhere.
If you are waiting for the Great Battle to get underway you'll be disappointed. I was, on both counts.
Instead it is all about raising armies, battling an ancient evil, and generally putting all the ducks in a row for the final book.
It's very readable but it is not the book I want to read.
3.5 Stars, knocked back to 3 Stars.
If you are waiting for the Great Battle to get underway you'll be disappointed. I was, on both counts.
Instead it is all about raising armies, battling an ancient evil, and generally putting all the ducks in a row for the final book.
It's very readable but it is not the book I want to read.
3.5 Stars, knocked back to 3 Stars.
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December 3, 2025I enjoyed this quick read. Finally the story seems to be gelling into a firm direction, with various parties all doing their own thing relative to a central plot. Unfortunately the author still often writes the novel as it were a summary. Instead of writing out the progression of events, feelings, or character interactions, sometimes the author just announces these things happened through the omniscient narrator. There's a lot of good ideas here, but things move so quickly because many things aren't explored or unpacked - they're just stated.
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