Combined for the first time in one volume are the first three books of the internationally bestselling GHOST EXILE saga - GHOST IN THE COWL, GHOST IN THE MAZE, GHOST IN THE HUNT, and the bonus short story GHOST RELICS.
Caina Amalas was a nightfighter of the Ghosts, the spies and assassins of the Emperor of Nighmar, and through her boldness and cunning saved the Empire and the world from sorcerous annihilation.
But the victory cost her everything.
Now she is exiled and alone in the city of Istarinmul, far from her home and friends. Yet a centuries-old darkness now stirs in Istarinmul, eager to devour the city and the world itself.
And Caina is the only one that stands in its way...
Standing over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
I picked this up in Omnibus form since I have most Mr Moeller's books on my wish list. The Ghost series, in my opinion, is a great place to start reading a coming to age fantasy. The books feature a strong female lead character which is hard to find for me in a book I enjoy. I have read how hundreds of books and I can honestly say this is a keeper. He did not over power the main character not any of the other "good guys". A few of the "bad guys" are much stronger but can be out witted,but not easily. The story is thought out and does not jump around with flashbacks or skip around to other parts of the world needlessly. I have been a fan of Mr Moeller some I read the Demonsouled.
Very good series. The author's imagination is brought to life with his great writing style. It flows all together and takes you on an unforgettable journey. Well worth reading and for a four book bundle, well worth the price.
I've read the first three stories in this omnibus. Ghost Relics is also included in Exile of the Ghosts so I'll probably read it later. I am trying to read the Ghost Exile books in the order they were published so I am going back and forth between actual novels and the short stories. I also have duplicates as some books I have purchased individually, not realizing I already had them in a collection. That said, I have already reviewed Ghost in the Cowl as a stand alone novel.
Ghost in the Maze introduces a new character, a master thief, who recruits Caina (or vice versa, can't remember) into stealing from Grand Master Callatas. He includes some other individuals who he has worked with before. The maze is guarded by a djinn, the same one who has been communicating with Caina in her dreams. The djinn is compelled to immediately notify Callatas of anyone attempting to enter the maze surrounding his laboratory so they have to find a way around him and other deadly obstacles.
A new enemy is attempting to convince Callatas to have Istarinmul join the Umbarian in overtaking the Empire.
Ghost in the Hunt brings the Red Huntress to light. She is sort of a minion of Callatas but will do what she wants to do and not follow his orders to the letter. She infiltrates the coffee house owned by Caina's friends and fellow Ghosts and studies Caina until she knows her every move.
Caina and her cronies set out to visit The Emissary whose predictions always come to pass. This mystic also has the only weapon known to injure the Red Huntress. Caina knows she must obtain the Staff and Seal of Iramis before Callatas can acquire them to complete the Apotheosis. The Emissary reveals that the loremaster Annarah was the last to have possession of these objects. Caina is informed by the Red Huntress that Caina is in possession of the pyrikon that had been owned by Annarah. She hopes this may give her an edge in locating the hidden objects. A battle ensues between the Red Huntress and Caina's associates. Caina and Claudia work in harmony.
Found the book a bit slow,but I did enjoyed reading it. Found the Cain’s character was very good at her many disguise s . The story line is quite good.