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The Riddle in Stone #3
Blood in Snow
The third installment in the epic RIDDLE IN STONE saga.
Having committed treason by claiming the Highlands for his own kingdom, Edmund—the one-eyed, stuttering former librarian—decides to stop running and make his final stand. Along with his best friend, Pond Scum, and his manic dog, Becky, he must fight off goblins, magic users, and King Lionel's entire army in order to protect what he loves. However, his deadliest adversary is the approaching winter, and neither Edmund nor his men have the supplies they need to survive.
Having committed treason by claiming the Highlands for his own kingdom, Edmund—the one-eyed, stuttering former librarian—decides to stop running and make his final stand. Along with his best friend, Pond Scum, and his manic dog, Becky, he must fight off goblins, magic users, and King Lionel's entire army in order to protect what he loves. However, his deadliest adversary is the approaching winter, and neither Edmund nor his men have the supplies they need to survive.
254 pages, Unknown Binding
First published July 13, 2014
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About the author
Robert Evert
10 books143 followersBy day, Robert Evert is an old and decrepit university professor who teaches hordes of smelly college students who rarely deign to look up from their damned phones to pay attention to the many brilliant and exciting things he has to say in class. By night, he is an aspiring writer.
Once young and idealistic and built like a skinny Norwegian god, Robert has been beaten down by time, pointless faculty meetings, and hundreds of students who repeatedly come up to him and ask: “I wasn’t in class last week. Did I miss anything?” He is now a shell of a man who sits in his darkened office sobbing while he waits patiently for Ragnarök.
When Robert isn’t daydreaming about walking through the streets of Bree or sitting in the Great Hall at Hogwarts, he writes fantasy stories which he reads to the critical acclaim of his two dogs and three cats.
His wife wants him to stop grumbling to himself and finish doing the dishes
He can be reached at Robert.Evert.Author@gmail.com.
Once young and idealistic and built like a skinny Norwegian god, Robert has been beaten down by time, pointless faculty meetings, and hundreds of students who repeatedly come up to him and ask: “I wasn’t in class last week. Did I miss anything?” He is now a shell of a man who sits in his darkened office sobbing while he waits patiently for Ragnarök.
When Robert isn’t daydreaming about walking through the streets of Bree or sitting in the Great Hall at Hogwarts, he writes fantasy stories which he reads to the critical acclaim of his two dogs and three cats.
His wife wants him to stop grumbling to himself and finish doing the dishes
He can be reached at Robert.Evert.Author@gmail.com.
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November 13, 2014
The end, well its always sad when a set of great books come to the end.
i have got very fond of edmund and his friends.
edmund is like me fat and as a stammer when he talks. my is not as bad as it only happens when i am really tired.
he is a hero the anti-anti hero.
Robert says there no more books in this series as his publisher said no, but they are very badly wrong is this. we the reader deserve to have books like this.
this a book to make you angry, laugh,cheer and cry all at the same time.
its a must read so go and buy all three and enjoy edmund growing up.
i have got very fond of edmund and his friends.
edmund is like me fat and as a stammer when he talks. my is not as bad as it only happens when i am really tired.
he is a hero the anti-anti hero.
Robert says there no more books in this series as his publisher said no, but they are very badly wrong is this. we the reader deserve to have books like this.
this a book to make you angry, laugh,cheer and cry all at the same time.
its a must read so go and buy all three and enjoy edmund growing up.
June 27, 2014
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Publisher: Diversion
Publishing Date: July 2014
ISBN: 9781626813571
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.9/5
Publisher Description: Having committed treason by claiming the Highlands for his own kingdom, Edmund—the one-eyed, stuttering former librarian—decides to stop running and make his final stand. Along with his best friend, Pond Scum, and his manic dog, Becky, he must fight off goblins, magic users, and King Lionel’s entire army in order to protect what he loves. However, his deadliest adversary is the approaching winter, and neither Edmund nor his men have the supplies they need to survive.
Review: Cover art is faintly compelling….again I say “Who is the person in the red cloak?”.
This novel sucked for a couple of reasons. This is the end of a great series from a little known author from a little known publishing company and I have to resist reading this in one night as to prolong the experience.
This author just gets better and better. The story-line has consistent development novel to novel, the character development matures along with our hero and new character introductions are interesting and add flavor to the plot. The plot is superb. As the reader you never lose sight of the end-game and the author uses this to draw the reader into his world. The scene descriptions are so well done that you feel like you are standing there in the bitter cold, stamping your feet, smelling pine and watching Becky play in the snow.
I liked that our flawed hero, Edmund, is still overcoming his self-esteem issues and struggles with his desires in the face of loneliness yet refuses to foul the air with bitterness. Edmund is all too human with self-recriminations, depression, hope and an indefatigable will to overcome. He continues to take the high road, even when “lower” choices could further his own personal advancement. Good life lessons for the reader in our diminished culture.
So, Edmund is the elected Governor of Rood that eschews nobility and their rule. Edmund is organizing the townsfolk to face the cruel winter and an even crueler King (Lionel). Edmund hopes that Rood can one day be free of Nobile rule and serve as a haven for magic users. In order for Rood to win it’s independence, Edmund must take King Lionel into the goblin inhabited mountains so that he may fight gloriously.
The character development was really good. King Lionel of Erin Mas was just frickin’ hilarious. It almost read as a Monty Python skit. He can’t seem to listen to those around him save for his own myopic reasoning. He just wants a good fight some shagging and his minstrels to record his valiant adventures.
It is hard to write a critical review when there is nothing to criticize. My disappointment comes with the death of some characters I have become used to and will miss their contribution to the story-line. Other than that, I recommend that you get this series and enjoy it.
Publisher: Diversion
Publishing Date: July 2014
ISBN: 9781626813571
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.9/5
Publisher Description: Having committed treason by claiming the Highlands for his own kingdom, Edmund—the one-eyed, stuttering former librarian—decides to stop running and make his final stand. Along with his best friend, Pond Scum, and his manic dog, Becky, he must fight off goblins, magic users, and King Lionel’s entire army in order to protect what he loves. However, his deadliest adversary is the approaching winter, and neither Edmund nor his men have the supplies they need to survive.
Review: Cover art is faintly compelling….again I say “Who is the person in the red cloak?”.
This novel sucked for a couple of reasons. This is the end of a great series from a little known author from a little known publishing company and I have to resist reading this in one night as to prolong the experience.
This author just gets better and better. The story-line has consistent development novel to novel, the character development matures along with our hero and new character introductions are interesting and add flavor to the plot. The plot is superb. As the reader you never lose sight of the end-game and the author uses this to draw the reader into his world. The scene descriptions are so well done that you feel like you are standing there in the bitter cold, stamping your feet, smelling pine and watching Becky play in the snow.
I liked that our flawed hero, Edmund, is still overcoming his self-esteem issues and struggles with his desires in the face of loneliness yet refuses to foul the air with bitterness. Edmund is all too human with self-recriminations, depression, hope and an indefatigable will to overcome. He continues to take the high road, even when “lower” choices could further his own personal advancement. Good life lessons for the reader in our diminished culture.
So, Edmund is the elected Governor of Rood that eschews nobility and their rule. Edmund is organizing the townsfolk to face the cruel winter and an even crueler King (Lionel). Edmund hopes that Rood can one day be free of Nobile rule and serve as a haven for magic users. In order for Rood to win it’s independence, Edmund must take King Lionel into the goblin inhabited mountains so that he may fight gloriously.
The character development was really good. King Lionel of Erin Mas was just frickin’ hilarious. It almost read as a Monty Python skit. He can’t seem to listen to those around him save for his own myopic reasoning. He just wants a good fight some shagging and his minstrels to record his valiant adventures.
It is hard to write a critical review when there is nothing to criticize. My disappointment comes with the death of some characters I have become used to and will miss their contribution to the story-line. Other than that, I recommend that you get this series and enjoy it.
December 16, 2014
I listened to this book being performed as a audio book... Right from the beginning "Lester the Jester" so funny hearing this being performed.. So humorous in many parts besides a good plot...
I wish there were more of this author's books to read...
Loved it... All the books of this trilogy are excellent!
I wish there were more of this author's books to read...
Loved it... All the books of this trilogy are excellent!
July 17, 2014
A good finish to the trilogy with enough loose ends to hope me there is perhaps a follow up trilogy.
July 19, 2014
I read this book pretty much in 1 day, it was hard to put down! I really hope we get a future instalment because I need more!
Edit: Okay I have more time for a longer review now!
I'm keeping this spoiler free so vague.
Anyone else think of The Walking Dead when they think of Governor Edmund? Is it just me?
But anyway, this book was a real treat! It had a ton of excitement, and as usual the dialogue was great. I always love when Edmund gets out of certain situations with his tongue instead of his blade.
My only gripe is that its over and I'm not done with this universe yet! I'm really hoping for more books, maybe set in the future, to see what's next for Rood!
Edmund is one of my favourite literary characters. He's just so hard not to love. He was developed wonderfully over these 3 books and I feel like I lost an old friend when I got to the end and there was no more to read.
This series really needs more attention, it's a wonderful ride everyone who loves Fantasy should experience.
VERY MINOR NOT EVEN REALLY A SPOILER SPOILER:
I take back what I said in my last review. Becky is awesome. Long live Becky.
Edit: Okay I have more time for a longer review now!
I'm keeping this spoiler free so vague.
Anyone else think of The Walking Dead when they think of Governor Edmund? Is it just me?
But anyway, this book was a real treat! It had a ton of excitement, and as usual the dialogue was great. I always love when Edmund gets out of certain situations with his tongue instead of his blade.
My only gripe is that its over and I'm not done with this universe yet! I'm really hoping for more books, maybe set in the future, to see what's next for Rood!
Edmund is one of my favourite literary characters. He's just so hard not to love. He was developed wonderfully over these 3 books and I feel like I lost an old friend when I got to the end and there was no more to read.
This series really needs more attention, it's a wonderful ride everyone who loves Fantasy should experience.
VERY MINOR NOT EVEN REALLY A SPOILER SPOILER:
I take back what I said in my last review. Becky is awesome. Long live Becky.
July 31, 2015
Book – Blood in Snow (Riddle in Stone #3)
Author – Robert Evert
Star rating - ★★★★★
Plot - brilliant
Characters – as good as ever
Movie Potential - ★★★★★
Ease of reading – very easy to read
Cover - Perfect
Suitable Title - Yes
Would I read it again – Yes
Coming into Book 3, straight after book 2, I can say that I was thrilled by the progression of the story. Again, we go into the action straight away and don't have a complete retelling of the previous books in the first few pages, as often happens.
PLOT
The progression of the plot was fantastic. Again, there's no attempt to give them a reprieve from the action. That doesn't happen in real life, so it shouldn't happen here and it doesn't. That's great.
The idea of having the outlaw from the previous book become an aide to the King is brilliant; with Ed being a magic user and Lionel dead against them, is even better. What they do together and the plans they see through are a brilliant twist to the story. I didn't expect them to decide that, but it just shows how Ed's mind works and how much Vin really helped him, by opening up his world view.
I absolutely love the continuation of Pond and Ed's friendship. It grows, changes, but somehow always stays the same. They'll always be Pond Scum and Filth, from down in the pits, helping each other survive just one more day. And that's beautiful. I do think that Pond's fate in this story was unexpected and – yes – unwanted. I would never have wanted that event to take place, but I think I can see why it did, now that the book is over. If Pond's storyline hadn't happened as it did, the book would never have ended as it did and Edmund would have made different choices. Smarter choices. And that makes total sense.
I was really sad about Vin's part of the story. He was a great new character and I had high hopes for him, especially regarding Ed. He's finally found a home, safety, friends and was helping a whole town, as well as Ed. But it just wasn't meant to be, and I can see why. Because, again, Ed would have made different choices and not make the mistakes that came at the end of the book.
Though not surprised by the change in Abby, I was disappointed in her. She was less vivacious in this book and more...selfish isn't the word, but maybe vapid? She became a flake, only interested in winding people around her finger and adventure. Like Molly, in many ways. I read most of this book with the idea that I'd be perfectly happy with Ed and Pond remaining bachelor's together, until their dying day.
The action continues, throughout this series, from page 1 to the very last page. Unlike other books, that spend a block of pages introducing characters/adventure or recounting the events of previous books at the beginning, and sometimes the entire last 10 or 20% winding down the story for a 'complete' ending, this one doesn't do that. Not a page is wasted.
CHARACTER
So that I don't give too much away, I'll have to be a little vague. So, here are a few points that I really loved:
Vin. I love that he's teaching Ed and that he's there for him, to help and guide him, in the same way that Pond has been.
I'm not surprised – but happy – that the magic users were having trouble from old Yellowhair.
Gabe. I really like him and I love the progression of his story, in this book. It's a great little twist that I didn't see coming.
I love the idea of Rood being a safe place for magic users and that it's a little ray of shining light, in a dark world.
I really, really love Edmund's plans for old Yellowhair. Very sneaky.
Okay, going into detail.
I loved Ed a little less in this book than the previous two, but Pond even more. Why? I think Ed was a little too oblivious and stupid, in places and at times when he shouldn't have been.
I kind of loved seeing old Yellowhair, Lionel. Though he was really nuts, he came in useful for something, which was more than I expected. He was actually quite funny, too, and desperate to get at those goblins.
There really isn't much more I can say about the characters, without giving major plot points away. Needless to say that it answered most of my questions – and yes, only most – about the fates of old/present and future characters.
OVERALL
This series is logged as a trilogy, however I expect we'll find that there are more trilogies or just one more, to come. The story is not finished. There are loose ends, hints at more trouble to come and I know that the author is planning a novel about Kravel, which will be great.
I know that Ellie is going to have a really big part and that it won't be pretty. I know that Ed will have some harsh truths to face, at one point in the future, if he lives that long, and that Abby's going on a new adventure for him. I also know that the story of Iliandor's diary and the formula is not over.
Honestly, I'll be first in line for any book that continues this series, especially if Ed in the main character. I can't get enough of him, as a hero. Maybe he could even have a real love interest, next time? Who knows. With Ed – in Rood – anything is possible. And I want to be there, to see what's next in his story.
Favourite Quotes:
“You don't have to fight at all if you don't want to,” Edmund said. “I'm sure you have other things you'd rather be doing. Needlepoint, perhaps.”
Pond considered Edmund sitting in the snow next to him. “You like her, too, don't you?”
Edmund thought about lying, but his former pitmate would see right through him.
“Yes, I like her. B-b-but, but I like you better. So don't worry about me, okay?”
They hugged.
“Thanks, Ed. I can always count on you!”
“Just like in the pits.”
Pond might have been crying; Edmund couldn't tell. Patting him on the back, Edmund pulled away. “It's good to have you home. I missed you.”
“Thanks,” Edmund said, arm still around his friend's shoulders, “for everything you've done for me.”
“Thanks to you, my life's much better because you're in it,” Pond replied.
Author – Robert Evert
Star rating - ★★★★★
Plot - brilliant
Characters – as good as ever
Movie Potential - ★★★★★
Ease of reading – very easy to read
Cover - Perfect
Suitable Title - Yes
Would I read it again – Yes
Coming into Book 3, straight after book 2, I can say that I was thrilled by the progression of the story. Again, we go into the action straight away and don't have a complete retelling of the previous books in the first few pages, as often happens.
PLOT
The progression of the plot was fantastic. Again, there's no attempt to give them a reprieve from the action. That doesn't happen in real life, so it shouldn't happen here and it doesn't. That's great.
The idea of having the outlaw from the previous book become an aide to the King is brilliant; with Ed being a magic user and Lionel dead against them, is even better. What they do together and the plans they see through are a brilliant twist to the story. I didn't expect them to decide that, but it just shows how Ed's mind works and how much Vin really helped him, by opening up his world view.
I absolutely love the continuation of Pond and Ed's friendship. It grows, changes, but somehow always stays the same. They'll always be Pond Scum and Filth, from down in the pits, helping each other survive just one more day. And that's beautiful. I do think that Pond's fate in this story was unexpected and – yes – unwanted. I would never have wanted that event to take place, but I think I can see why it did, now that the book is over. If Pond's storyline hadn't happened as it did, the book would never have ended as it did and Edmund would have made different choices. Smarter choices. And that makes total sense.
I was really sad about Vin's part of the story. He was a great new character and I had high hopes for him, especially regarding Ed. He's finally found a home, safety, friends and was helping a whole town, as well as Ed. But it just wasn't meant to be, and I can see why. Because, again, Ed would have made different choices and not make the mistakes that came at the end of the book.
Though not surprised by the change in Abby, I was disappointed in her. She was less vivacious in this book and more...selfish isn't the word, but maybe vapid? She became a flake, only interested in winding people around her finger and adventure. Like Molly, in many ways. I read most of this book with the idea that I'd be perfectly happy with Ed and Pond remaining bachelor's together, until their dying day.
The action continues, throughout this series, from page 1 to the very last page. Unlike other books, that spend a block of pages introducing characters/adventure or recounting the events of previous books at the beginning, and sometimes the entire last 10 or 20% winding down the story for a 'complete' ending, this one doesn't do that. Not a page is wasted.
CHARACTER
So that I don't give too much away, I'll have to be a little vague. So, here are a few points that I really loved:
Vin. I love that he's teaching Ed and that he's there for him, to help and guide him, in the same way that Pond has been.
I'm not surprised – but happy – that the magic users were having trouble from old Yellowhair.
Gabe. I really like him and I love the progression of his story, in this book. It's a great little twist that I didn't see coming.
I love the idea of Rood being a safe place for magic users and that it's a little ray of shining light, in a dark world.
I really, really love Edmund's plans for old Yellowhair. Very sneaky.
Okay, going into detail.
I loved Ed a little less in this book than the previous two, but Pond even more. Why? I think Ed was a little too oblivious and stupid, in places and at times when he shouldn't have been.
I kind of loved seeing old Yellowhair, Lionel. Though he was really nuts, he came in useful for something, which was more than I expected. He was actually quite funny, too, and desperate to get at those goblins.
There really isn't much more I can say about the characters, without giving major plot points away. Needless to say that it answered most of my questions – and yes, only most – about the fates of old/present and future characters.
OVERALL
This series is logged as a trilogy, however I expect we'll find that there are more trilogies or just one more, to come. The story is not finished. There are loose ends, hints at more trouble to come and I know that the author is planning a novel about Kravel, which will be great.
I know that Ellie is going to have a really big part and that it won't be pretty. I know that Ed will have some harsh truths to face, at one point in the future, if he lives that long, and that Abby's going on a new adventure for him. I also know that the story of Iliandor's diary and the formula is not over.
Honestly, I'll be first in line for any book that continues this series, especially if Ed in the main character. I can't get enough of him, as a hero. Maybe he could even have a real love interest, next time? Who knows. With Ed – in Rood – anything is possible. And I want to be there, to see what's next in his story.
Favourite Quotes:
“You don't have to fight at all if you don't want to,” Edmund said. “I'm sure you have other things you'd rather be doing. Needlepoint, perhaps.”
Pond considered Edmund sitting in the snow next to him. “You like her, too, don't you?”
Edmund thought about lying, but his former pitmate would see right through him.
“Yes, I like her. B-b-but, but I like you better. So don't worry about me, okay?”
They hugged.
“Thanks, Ed. I can always count on you!”
“Just like in the pits.”
Pond might have been crying; Edmund couldn't tell. Patting him on the back, Edmund pulled away. “It's good to have you home. I missed you.”
“Thanks,” Edmund said, arm still around his friend's shoulders, “for everything you've done for me.”
“Thanks to you, my life's much better because you're in it,” Pond replied.
September 11, 2017
I enjoyed listening to this series, this book in particular.
Enjoyable (although at times very dark) fantasy with goblins, trolls etc.
Crazy King Lionel cracked me up.
(Did anyone notice Edmund introduced himself as 'EDMUND, SON OF EVERT') ??
Enjoyable (although at times very dark) fantasy with goblins, trolls etc.
Crazy King Lionel cracked me up.
(Did anyone notice Edmund introduced himself as 'EDMUND, SON OF EVERT') ??
July 2, 2014
Blood in Snow by Robert Evert, third book from The Riddle in Stone Series, is one really good and compelling book.
Even if I expected the third book be mostly about how Edmund goes back to Undead King to rescue Molly's child, the third book was much more than just an rescue mission.
Before Edmund can concentrate on rescue he has to rebuild Rood and prepare it's new settlers to the upcoming winter. New Rood has all kinds of new people who all give their best to build a solid community and help each other. There are even some who are hunted and killed in rest of the kingdom, but since Edmund is one of them, he is more ready to welcome them all, if they are ready to help. But are all settlers ready to live side by side with all kinds of people?
But news about Rood's independence and their new ways reaches too soon to the King Lionel's ears.
The unexpected and unintended role that King Lion plays in rescuing Molly's daughter is interesting and unnerving.
As Kravel has lost his sidekick, his puns are not as catching as they where when he had Grundig to play wordplay with, but he is still entertaining.
Edmund however is still the stuttering librarian he was at the end of first book and through second book, but same time he as grown stronger and he is good leader and good adventurer.
Pond, Abby and Becky are good companions to Edmund, but unfortunately they aren't destined to stay all together for ever.
This book ends with perfect ending - thing are concluded and they are not at the same time ... it just screams for more books to come.
Even if I expected the third book be mostly about how Edmund goes back to Undead King to rescue Molly's child, the third book was much more than just an rescue mission.
Before Edmund can concentrate on rescue he has to rebuild Rood and prepare it's new settlers to the upcoming winter. New Rood has all kinds of new people who all give their best to build a solid community and help each other. There are even some who are hunted and killed in rest of the kingdom, but since Edmund is one of them, he is more ready to welcome them all, if they are ready to help. But are all settlers ready to live side by side with all kinds of people?
But news about Rood's independence and their new ways reaches too soon to the King Lionel's ears.
The unexpected and unintended role that King Lion plays in rescuing Molly's daughter is interesting and unnerving.
As Kravel has lost his sidekick, his puns are not as catching as they where when he had Grundig to play wordplay with, but he is still entertaining.
Edmund however is still the stuttering librarian he was at the end of first book and through second book, but same time he as grown stronger and he is good leader and good adventurer.
Pond, Abby and Becky are good companions to Edmund, but unfortunately they aren't destined to stay all together for ever.
This book ends with perfect ending - thing are concluded and they are not at the same time ... it just screams for more books to come.
August 1, 2014
And then it was done... sad, sad, sad... so very sad that we will not be visiting this story line anymore. The book was great! The characters were all true to form while having the typical inconsistencies that real people exhibit. There was plenty of action, some periods of people being foolish (like we all do), very enjoyable story line, moments of great hope, and moments of profound sadness.
Even if the main story does not continue it would be interesting to follow some of the lesser characters in their future adventures.
Thanks for an enjoyable journey Robert!
Even if the main story does not continue it would be interesting to follow some of the lesser characters in their future adventures.
Thanks for an enjoyable journey Robert!
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July 3, 2014Don't want to open it knowing it's the last book, and I'll miss Edmund. It's too sad it would not last longer because it's a very good series, and it's obvious the author is creative enough to write more. You feel he's so passionate that he could go on and tell you new adventures almost forever. At first, I was destabilized by his style, or his choices but it quickly became addictive. Edmund is a character like no other, and the series is so refreshing it stands out of the mass, and will remain one of my favourite.
July 19, 2014
Great plot, memorable characters....classic fantasy with a twist! This is the third and (probably) final book in the Riddle in Stone series. That's a sad fact and I'm sorry I won't be able to read any further adventures of that atypical hero, Edmund. This book cleared up some unfinished business but it also left enough "loose ends" to support another book- what does Abby find on her adventure? who, or what, is Ellie? She's certainly not just a baby. Maybe, some day, we'll find out.
September 29, 2014
The ending of the Riddle of the Stone series is the best of the trilogy. Edmund, now the leader of Rood, must face both the King of the human empire in the South and the Undead King in the North. I've enjoyed Edmund's journey from stuttering loner to Town Governor. King Ludwig though steals the show here, his character is truly memorable as the arrogant and idiotic King. This series has been a lot of fun, sorry to see it end. I'll keep an eye out for Robert Evert's next book.
November 23, 2014
The final book in the serie of Edmund and the Goblins.
In this book you get to see where Edmunds hard work have taken them, you'll see the fate of the highlands, read about the king and his armies, and of course, you'll find out how everything works out with our favorite goblins Mr Gurding and Kravel.
Even though the story ends with this book, I feel as though there might aswell be more coming. Perhaps not with Edmund, but the world has more to offer, and I am curious to see what :)
In this book you get to see where Edmunds hard work have taken them, you'll see the fate of the highlands, read about the king and his armies, and of course, you'll find out how everything works out with our favorite goblins Mr Gurding and Kravel.
Even though the story ends with this book, I feel as though there might aswell be more coming. Perhaps not with Edmund, but the world has more to offer, and I am curious to see what :)
July 25, 2014
Going to miss this series a lot now it's finished. Hopefully it will get picked up for further books as there's still a natural story progression. Blood in Stone, like the other two books in the Riddle in Stone trilogy manages to take standard fantasy and turn it on its head whilst providing a relaxing and enjoyable read that you never want to end.
September 14, 2014
A heart wrenching ending for one of the most realistic fantasy heroes ever. More than an end, I hope it is just a finishing of a bloody arc in the greater mythos of the world. There are so many loose ends which have to be closed up. So, definitely a possibility for further books. I will try my best to spread the word.
December 3, 2014
3.75 stars. This series is getting stronger in it's writing and interesting developments as it goes. I was disappointed that it ended as I was to get drawn into the story and what was happening. Definitely set up for a next book which should be a good read with all of the potential plot lines that are starting to come together. A quick read for me -- I think I mostly read it in a day.
October 10, 2014
Great ending, though at times didn't really feel like an ending. I want to know more about the history of the land and the Undead king, etc. Feels like there's still much to be explored in this world.
November 27, 2014
Simply superb. This book wrapped up the trilogy so well, and I became so fond of Edmund and friends. And now we need to know what Abby finds on her adventure, and more about Ellie!
July 28, 2014
Loved it! What a great series this has been.
December 15, 2017
Top reasons I'm mad at Robert Evert:
1) Why do you have to kill off characters I like?
2) You're a tease! That ending is going to drive me crazy for years.... :P
1) Why do you have to kill off characters I like?
2) You're a tease! That ending is going to drive me crazy for years.... :P
May 10, 2015
4.5/5 Stars
Probably the best of the trilogy, although the first book comes very close. Up until the last third of the book I was enthralled with it, I couldn't put it down and hours flew like leaves in the wind.
The book resumes the plot left at the end of the second book where Edmund and his town mates are working hard to rebuild Rood before winter comes. It is then that the King is made aware of Rood's intentions of breaking up from the kingdom to become an independent republic (I liked how some of the NPC's reacted to the idea of a republic, they were shocked and puzzled by it). Thirsty for blood and battle, and against all advice, he assembles his army and marches north to the Highlands. The focus then moves to Rood where we see how the town is making progress and working together. We get to see more magic users and how the town reacts when they find out about one of them.
When they find out about the army at their doorsteps, they devise a plan to try to delay their arrival to give time for the snows and cold weather to arrive, as a way to push them back to the south until the winter is over and thus give more time to Rood to build better defenses and prepare against them. Goblins make a quick appearance to remind Edmund that they haven't forgotten him.
At the end, Edmund realizes that in order for the King to leave them alone for ever, he needs to gain his word by any means necessary and that a battle will not do it. So he challenges to a duel that almost kills them both and then he proposes him to attack the goblins instead. The King, still thirsty for blood, agrees to the condition that if there are no goblins in the mountains, he'll have Edmund's head instead.
And so they move up to the mountains and send a skirmish through the black door planning to free all the enslaved humans in the pit. The goblins, with all the numbers, end up pushing the humans back of the mountains with a lot of casualties. The King is badly injured and Edmund tries to heal him, to the dismay of the remaining lords realizing that he's a magic user.
Having fulfilled his promise, the King grants the Highlands free of his reign and leaves to the south while the remaining soldiers remain at the door to stop the goblins and give time for the King to reach Rood and ride back to the south.
Edmund, Abby, Pond and Becky go around the mountains to another secret entrance to try to save Molly's daughter from the Undead King's grasp. They manage to get the baby and flee with some casualties on the way (no need to give up all the details ;) ).
The book ends with Edmund taking care of the baby and the others leaving Rood for more adventures. However, the story doesn't seem to conclude here as we find out some last revelations that open a door for further stories.
Probably the best of the trilogy, although the first book comes very close. Up until the last third of the book I was enthralled with it, I couldn't put it down and hours flew like leaves in the wind.
The book resumes the plot left at the end of the second book where Edmund and his town mates are working hard to rebuild Rood before winter comes. It is then that the King is made aware of Rood's intentions of breaking up from the kingdom to become an independent republic (I liked how some of the NPC's reacted to the idea of a republic, they were shocked and puzzled by it). Thirsty for blood and battle, and against all advice, he assembles his army and marches north to the Highlands. The focus then moves to Rood where we see how the town is making progress and working together. We get to see more magic users and how the town reacts when they find out about one of them.
When they find out about the army at their doorsteps, they devise a plan to try to delay their arrival to give time for the snows and cold weather to arrive, as a way to push them back to the south until the winter is over and thus give more time to Rood to build better defenses and prepare against them. Goblins make a quick appearance to remind Edmund that they haven't forgotten him.
At the end, Edmund realizes that in order for the King to leave them alone for ever, he needs to gain his word by any means necessary and that a battle will not do it. So he challenges to a duel that almost kills them both and then he proposes him to attack the goblins instead. The King, still thirsty for blood, agrees to the condition that if there are no goblins in the mountains, he'll have Edmund's head instead.
And so they move up to the mountains and send a skirmish through the black door planning to free all the enslaved humans in the pit. The goblins, with all the numbers, end up pushing the humans back of the mountains with a lot of casualties. The King is badly injured and Edmund tries to heal him, to the dismay of the remaining lords realizing that he's a magic user.
Having fulfilled his promise, the King grants the Highlands free of his reign and leaves to the south while the remaining soldiers remain at the door to stop the goblins and give time for the King to reach Rood and ride back to the south.
Edmund, Abby, Pond and Becky go around the mountains to another secret entrance to try to save Molly's daughter from the Undead King's grasp. They manage to get the baby and flee with some casualties on the way (no need to give up all the details ;) ).
The book ends with Edmund taking care of the baby and the others leaving Rood for more adventures. However, the story doesn't seem to conclude here as we find out some last revelations that open a door for further stories.
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July 29, 2014
The final installment in the epic Riddle in Stone saga. Having committed treason by claiming the Highlands for his own kingdom, Edmund—the one-eyed, stuttering former librarian—decides to stop running and make his final stand. Along with his best friend, Pond, and his manic dog, Becky, he must fight off goblins, magic users, and King Lionel’s entire army in order to protect what he loves. However, his deadliest adversary is the approaching winter, and neither Edmund nor his men have the supplies they need to survive. Compaired to the other 2 books previous, this is very short and kind of a let down. You know I sung very high praise for the other two books, but to me this was a little of a let down. There was to much left unanswered and it feels as if the story was rushed. The first two were very well written and I enjoyed them so very much and then this one came out, which I was looking forward to reading it. It was a great let down, I ended up being sorry I read it. I have rread other authors who first books were great and outstanding to rerad and the the dreaded last book which ended up runing the whole series, be from laziness, being in a hurry or just being told by the publisher to hurry up and finish it. It was a big disappointment to me, I have to say I'm sorry to the people who I recommended this series to. I thought this would be a great series and the last book killed it. It is now just an OK series to read. Would I read this author again, yes, hopeing he will return to writing the way the first two books were written. Sorry!
December 12, 2014
Although this book was still good. I found myself a little bit disappointed in the ending. It left a lot of room for another book or series which makes me hope that the author isn't done yet but at the same time I was hoping for something a little more final and maybe happy? I can't 100% put my finger on why I felt a little let down with the final book but overall still worth a read.
February 9, 2015
Book 4?
Evert did it again, a great tale of adventure and friendship told in an exciting way. Like the first 2 books,I had difficulty putting this book down. I wait impatiently for book 4.
Evert did it again, a great tale of adventure and friendship told in an exciting way. Like the first 2 books,I had difficulty putting this book down. I wait impatiently for book 4.
August 13, 2015
The end of the trilogy lived up to the promise of the first two books. The main story came to a finish with a great battle, though not really a happily ever after. There's still plenty of room left, though, for Evert to revisit this world, should he choose to.
December 6, 2014
Absolutely loved it. Can't wait for more by Robert Evert.
June 18, 2015
Good story!
July 1, 2015
It was a good read, just like the previous two installments. However the ending was a little abrupt, leaving quite a few loose ends. Will a fourth one follow?
January 1, 2016
Blood in Snow had some good moments. The story was good, but I just couldn't emotionally invest in the characters. The entire series was a good story, just lackluster characters.
January 9, 2017
A satisfying ending to a really good trilogy!
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