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Noble Dead Saga: Series 2 #3
Of Truth and Beasts
Young journeyer Wynn Hygeorht sets out with her companions, the vampire Chane Andraso and Shade, an elven wolf, in search of a dwarven stronghold that may well be the last resting place of a mythical orb- one of five such mysterious devices from the war of Forgotten History. And now, a direct descendant of that war's infamous mass murderer-the Lord of Slaughter-is tracking Wynn. If only that were all she had to worry about...
448 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2010
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Barb Hendee
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Like most writers, I've worked at many jobs in my life, including teaching pre-school until I completed my master's degree in Composition Theory. Between 1993 and 2006, I taught college English while writing fiction on the side, some independently and some with my husband and life-long partner J.C.
Over the years, we've lived in Washington State, Idaho, Colorado, and now moved just south of Portland, Oregon. I love the Northwest, and it's a great place to write.
We have a lovely and talented daughter, Jaclyn, who lives in Houston, Texas along with our wonderful and talented son-in-law, Paul.
J.C. and I sold Dhampir in 2001, which changed our lives considerably. It was published in January 2003, and we've published a book in the Noble Dead Saga every year since. In May of 2006, we were both able to quit our teaching jobs and move into full time writing.
Recently, I've begun writing romance/suspense novels, beginning with: Alone with a Soldier. I am so glad my books have found an audience because I love to write fiction more than anything else in the world... and I'm not really good at anything else.
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February 28, 2022
This third and final book in the second Noble Dead series was an enjoyable and engaging way to wrap up the trilogy. Wynn proved a fantastic lead character!
This series is classic fantasy but reads like urban fantasy in tone and style. It is a weird blend that works surprisingly well for these stories. As always this series leans on mystery, intrigue, and action along with fun characters and cool fantasy creatures and magic to power the story.
This third book had Wynn and her companions travel to the Elven lands in her continent to seek more answers on the topic of the Forgotten War and the Night Voice. It yielded plenty of excitement as the various factions all sought the information for their own purposes.
On the whole I think I’ve enjoyed this Wynn spin-off sequel trilogy even more than the original Noble Dead series! It has been a ton of fun. Maguire and Leesil are back for the third series but I’m absolutely hoping that Wynn, Chane, and Shade play a big part in the future books in the series.
Rating: 4 stars.
Audio Note: Tanya Eby did OK with the audio.
This series is classic fantasy but reads like urban fantasy in tone and style. It is a weird blend that works surprisingly well for these stories. As always this series leans on mystery, intrigue, and action along with fun characters and cool fantasy creatures and magic to power the story.
This third book had Wynn and her companions travel to the Elven lands in her continent to seek more answers on the topic of the Forgotten War and the Night Voice. It yielded plenty of excitement as the various factions all sought the information for their own purposes.
On the whole I think I’ve enjoyed this Wynn spin-off sequel trilogy even more than the original Noble Dead series! It has been a ton of fun. Maguire and Leesil are back for the third series but I’m absolutely hoping that Wynn, Chane, and Shade play a big part in the future books in the series.
Rating: 4 stars.
Audio Note: Tanya Eby did OK with the audio.
February 9, 2017
Of Truth and Beasts follows along the same lines as the first two books. Wynne is traveling around with Chane and Shade, trying to learn what she can to save the world. In Shade and Shadow she stayed close to home, trying to get past the blockades her guild set up just after she got back. There she learns some things that lead her to a dwarf city in Through Stone And Sea, and now from what she’s learned in the dwarf city, she’s off to the capital city of the elves where she meets some secret allies and not so secret enemies.
As you can probably tell there is a LOT more to all this than what I’m telling you here, but if I were to tell you every little secret of these book, I’d never be done and I’d spoil everything.
But in the end I liked Of Truth and Beasts despite Wynne and Chane being my least two favorite characters out of everyone we meet throughout the entirety of the series. It was a little bit long in the tooth mostly because the premise and plot hasn’t really changed but that’s to be expected in a series this long. But the epilogue more than made up for it because my favorite characters from the first have of the series come back! Yay! And it looks like everyone teams up again in the next installment, Between their Worlds! Double yay!
The only thing is I’m not sure if I like where the characters are going. Wynne was so innocent in the beginning, only interested in the pursuit of knowledge, and doing what she feels is right. And while she still does that, she does to recklessly, impulsively and without regard to consequence for the most part. And while in the beginning that was fine, it’s not so much now because it hasn’t changed over three books. She’s still dashing off into any direction she thinks is right blindly and without forethought, then freaks out when things don’t work out before finding another clue and dashing off again. Lather, rinse, repeat.
And Chane is just getting whiny. He never really wanted to be a vampire, he was turned against his will by the main bad guy of Act 1, so some of this is understandable because he hasn’t been undead very long and is still mostly human in his thought processes. But he doesn’t move on! Like a bloody broken record.
He’s constantly bemoaning how horrible, dark and evil the world is and how the only good thing is Wynne and her guild and now he’s going to do anything to protect her; and heaven forbid she gets a paper cut while in the same room as him! You’d think he let her hand get gnawed off by a hungry rat while he was distracted by a pretty, pretty flower. But of course now that the guild is showing itself to be so duplicitous he’s crying over the fact that the one shining light in the world is now tarnished, and that his precious innocent Wynne isn’t so innocent anymore and she’s changed and blah blah blah, whine whine whine, angst angst angst.
If it was trying for you to read that here imagine what it’s like to read it for 200+ pages. I mean the guy is worse than freaking Edward pining over Bella. Not quite sure how that’s possible, but there you have it.
I know this review may not have exactly endeared you to the Noble Dead saga in its entirety, but it is a good series. I read the first half of the series like I was popping tic tacs. The second half here involving Wynne, I admit I have a hard time getting through, but I think that's because I don't like the main characters in the second arc as much as I did the first.
Good story. Worth picking up, but a tough read unless you like Wynne and Chane.
As you can probably tell there is a LOT more to all this than what I’m telling you here, but if I were to tell you every little secret of these book, I’d never be done and I’d spoil everything.
But in the end I liked Of Truth and Beasts despite Wynne and Chane being my least two favorite characters out of everyone we meet throughout the entirety of the series. It was a little bit long in the tooth mostly because the premise and plot hasn’t really changed but that’s to be expected in a series this long. But the epilogue more than made up for it because my favorite characters from the first have of the series come back! Yay! And it looks like everyone teams up again in the next installment, Between their Worlds! Double yay!
The only thing is I’m not sure if I like where the characters are going. Wynne was so innocent in the beginning, only interested in the pursuit of knowledge, and doing what she feels is right. And while she still does that, she does to recklessly, impulsively and without regard to consequence for the most part. And while in the beginning that was fine, it’s not so much now because it hasn’t changed over three books. She’s still dashing off into any direction she thinks is right blindly and without forethought, then freaks out when things don’t work out before finding another clue and dashing off again. Lather, rinse, repeat.
And Chane is just getting whiny. He never really wanted to be a vampire, he was turned against his will by the main bad guy of Act 1, so some of this is understandable because he hasn’t been undead very long and is still mostly human in his thought processes. But he doesn’t move on! Like a bloody broken record.
He’s constantly bemoaning how horrible, dark and evil the world is and how the only good thing is Wynne and her guild and now he’s going to do anything to protect her; and heaven forbid she gets a paper cut while in the same room as him! You’d think he let her hand get gnawed off by a hungry rat while he was distracted by a pretty, pretty flower. But of course now that the guild is showing itself to be so duplicitous he’s crying over the fact that the one shining light in the world is now tarnished, and that his precious innocent Wynne isn’t so innocent anymore and she’s changed and blah blah blah, whine whine whine, angst angst angst.
If it was trying for you to read that here imagine what it’s like to read it for 200+ pages. I mean the guy is worse than freaking Edward pining over Bella. Not quite sure how that’s possible, but there you have it.
I know this review may not have exactly endeared you to the Noble Dead saga in its entirety, but it is a good series. I read the first half of the series like I was popping tic tacs. The second half here involving Wynne, I admit I have a hard time getting through, but I think that's because I don't like the main characters in the second arc as much as I did the first.
Good story. Worth picking up, but a tough read unless you like Wynne and Chane.
February 9, 2011
While I am still missing Magiere and Leesil in this book, i am thoroughly enjoying following Wynn on this little side trip.
Wynn is still accompanied by Shade and Chane... and this book adds Ore-Locks into the mix - albiet reluctantly on all sides. She is determined to find the lost seatt that was destroyed by Ore-Locks ancestor, and he is determined to clear said ancestor's name. But everyone seems to be conspiring against her.
Her superiors are dead set to stop ber from finding out any information because she feels that the people need to know that a war is coming so they can prepare. The Domins and Premins, however, believe that some secrets need to be kept so that the people don't revolt. It remains to be seen who is right.
It was interesting to see another elvish city, however, as this one is so vastly different from the a'Croan elves that we met with Leesil - they actually allow others in, and even have a guild. Of course, they don't necessarily *like* others...
All in all, a great wrapping up of Wynn's adventures. Hopefully. I'm ready to get her back with Magiere, Leesil & Chap (although that might pose a slight problem for Chane).
I have to admit to some humor in describing this whole series to others "you know, it's a book about a dhamphir, a half-elf, a human sage, a couple of fay-born dogs, a vampire, a shade, a merman and for now a dwarf. Oh, and don't forget the dragons. They were cool. It's all good."
Wynn is still accompanied by Shade and Chane... and this book adds Ore-Locks into the mix - albiet reluctantly on all sides. She is determined to find the lost seatt that was destroyed by Ore-Locks ancestor, and he is determined to clear said ancestor's name. But everyone seems to be conspiring against her.
Her superiors are dead set to stop ber from finding out any information because she feels that the people need to know that a war is coming so they can prepare. The Domins and Premins, however, believe that some secrets need to be kept so that the people don't revolt. It remains to be seen who is right.
It was interesting to see another elvish city, however, as this one is so vastly different from the a'Croan elves that we met with Leesil - they actually allow others in, and even have a guild. Of course, they don't necessarily *like* others...
All in all, a great wrapping up of Wynn's adventures. Hopefully. I'm ready to get her back with Magiere, Leesil & Chap (although that might pose a slight problem for Chane).
I have to admit to some humor in describing this whole series to others "you know, it's a book about a dhamphir, a half-elf, a human sage, a couple of fay-born dogs, a vampire, a shade, a merman and for now a dwarf. Oh, and don't forget the dragons. They were cool. It's all good."
July 16, 2012
As the last book in the Series 2 trilogy, Of Truth and Beasts sees Wynn set out with Chane, Shade, and Ore-Locks to look for the lost Dwarven settlement of Baalale Seatt. Overall a good book. While I have felt this second series has not been as good as the first, it still does a good job of progressing the essential story. Of Truth and Beasts was easily the best in the second series and rounds out all Wynn has learned in the last two books, while of course leaving us hanging for more. I look forward to returning to Magiere, Leesil, and Chap in the next series.
May 19, 2022
I ALMOST ended on a disappointed note, until about the last few chapters when things started picking up. Chane was making the story fun, until he started nagging and nagging about turning around. I also hate that whole mask thing, I don't know why.
The journey skips so much without some action, and everyone is selfish and stubborn. I think it's great that Wynn grew up to be vigilant, but I'm missing how she used to be. It's not fair to say things like "I don't like you killing people, so you can't do the thing you need to do in order to survive." He HAS to do those things. Of course there's those ways around it, but it's not the same, that's like someone saying "I don't smoke so you can't smoke." It doesn't work like that!
I thoroughly enjoy the adventure! Travelling, seeing more of the world, and unlocking more of the mystery of the Ancient Enemy and the orbs. Especially Sauilak's background, THAT was fantastically dark.
I'm just getting tired of the constant people who FOLLOW. It was one, then it was two...now it's THREE groups following the main characters, doing nothing, and just REPEATING what we've already read. I would be more surprised later if they popped out and said "GUESS WHAT, I've been following you!" rather than showing us this and making it extremely anticlimatic when they finally show themselves.
There are still some parts that make me laugh out loud because it's genuinely funny. I adore these books! It just started dragging so much with all of Chane's nagging, the constant hindering and the groups following. But then towards the end when a real threat came out, I started to get interested again and flew threw the rest of it.
The only part left, is 'what now?' The ending was coming at some point, but just when I thought I was getting used to how it was, they do this to me again.. !
The journey skips so much without some action, and everyone is selfish and stubborn. I think it's great that Wynn grew up to be vigilant, but I'm missing how she used to be. It's not fair to say things like "I don't like you killing people, so you can't do the thing you need to do in order to survive." He HAS to do those things. Of course there's those ways around it, but it's not the same, that's like someone saying "I don't smoke so you can't smoke." It doesn't work like that!
I thoroughly enjoy the adventure! Travelling, seeing more of the world, and unlocking more of the mystery of the Ancient Enemy and the orbs. Especially Sauilak's background, THAT was fantastically dark.
I'm just getting tired of the constant people who FOLLOW. It was one, then it was two...now it's THREE groups following the main characters, doing nothing, and just REPEATING what we've already read. I would be more surprised later if they popped out and said "GUESS WHAT, I've been following you!" rather than showing us this and making it extremely anticlimatic when they finally show themselves.
There are still some parts that make me laugh out loud because it's genuinely funny. I adore these books! It just started dragging so much with all of Chane's nagging, the constant hindering and the groups following. But then towards the end when a real threat came out, I started to get interested again and flew threw the rest of it.
The only part left, is 'what now?' The ending was coming at some point, but just when I thought I was getting used to how it was, they do this to me again.. !
June 24, 2017
It's a good book. I would probably read the next one in the series, but the authors have an amateur feel to them. They had several details they could have been more careful about. Mentioning a hotel in a fantasy book is just careless.
July 29, 2022
This series just keeps building and building. I can't wait to see what happens in the 3rd Saga. I'm excited that it looks like we will have more Magiere and Leesil. I've missed them with this trilogy.
March 10, 2024
AAAGGGHHH. The third book of this trilogy, Of Truth and Beasts, is not the end of this story line
Spent 3 nights and days reading the noble dead trilogy only to leave the conclusion hanging. Are there more stories coming?
Spent 3 nights and days reading the noble dead trilogy only to leave the conclusion hanging. Are there more stories coming?
June 25, 2018
Ron's read.
April 3, 2022
Marvelous end to this series.
February 22, 2013
In Barb & J.C. Hendee's Of Truth and Beasts, Wynn, Chane, and Shade have returned to the sage's guild, unsure of how Wynn's superiors will treat her. This time, instead of locking her up in their headquarters, they're sending her on a long and tedious mission. That doesn't daunt Wynn much since she decides to use that trip as a cover until she can break away to look for the location of lost Bäalâle Seatt and the powerful Orb that's probably inside it. She's far less enthused about Ore-Locks, a dwarven Stonewalker introduced in the last book, finding her and demanding to come with her and her companions on his own mission to find out more about his ancestor, the Lord of Slaughter, and clear his name. Some people want the things she's looking for to stay lost and secret, while others want them for themselves....
After slogging through the last book in the series, Through Stone and Sea, I was relieved that Of Truth and Beasts was much more of a pageturner. It helps when the reader isn't cringing in advance of the protagonist's every approach to another person since said protagonist is going to lie and tear said person's life apart in the service of what often came off as somewhat selfish endeavor, something Wynn did a lot of in Through Stone and Sea. Also, more things happen in this book: travel, intrigue, exploration, foreign lands, mysteries. I appreciated the time given to Chane's struggle and the evolution of his thinking about Wynn, as experiences make him reconsider his idealization of her and the sages.
The epilogue was quite a shock in a good, "plot developments ahoy!" way. I'm definitely going on to the next book, Between Their Worlds.
After slogging through the last book in the series, Through Stone and Sea, I was relieved that Of Truth and Beasts was much more of a pageturner. It helps when the reader isn't cringing in advance of the protagonist's every approach to another person since said protagonist is going to lie and tear said person's life apart in the service of what often came off as somewhat selfish endeavor, something Wynn did a lot of in Through Stone and Sea. Also, more things happen in this book: travel, intrigue, exploration, foreign lands, mysteries. I appreciated the time given to Chane's struggle and the evolution of his thinking about Wynn, as experiences make him reconsider his idealization of her and the sages.
The epilogue was quite a shock in a good, "plot developments ahoy!" way. I'm definitely going on to the next book, Between Their Worlds.
July 20, 2021
I'm not sure there's much to this review that I can add that's different from the way I reviewed the first two books in this arc (books 7 and 8 in the entire series). The plot is more or less the same, a direct continuation from the previous book. I enjoyed the plot and Wynn's quest to get the orb, so that didn't actually bother me.
But once again, I wasn't a huge fan of Wynn and Chane to begin with, and was mostly just looking forward to finishing up this arc so I could move back into Leesil and Magiere's story. Wynn changes a lot in this arc, and while I don't think that's a bad thing, she did become far more impulsive than she was when we were first introduced to her in book two. And Chane just doesn't shut up. Really, how can anyone like him, Wynn included? I admit I kept hoping at some point he might die...for good, this time. Oops.
Anyway, the book itself kept me interested, the way all our guilty pleasures do. I wouldn't call this series a guilty pleasure series, by the way. But you know how we read our guilty pleasure books exceptionally fast because we just can't get enough? That's how it felt with this. I didn't love this arc and couldn't wait to get back to Leesil and Magiere, but it's the Noble Dead Saga, so of course I was still madly in love with it anyway. I read it quickly, I gave it five stars, and I'm keeping to it. Especially because that epilogue made my heart SOAR with happiness.
But once again, I wasn't a huge fan of Wynn and Chane to begin with, and was mostly just looking forward to finishing up this arc so I could move back into Leesil and Magiere's story. Wynn changes a lot in this arc, and while I don't think that's a bad thing, she did become far more impulsive than she was when we were first introduced to her in book two. And Chane just doesn't shut up. Really, how can anyone like him, Wynn included? I admit I kept hoping at some point he might die...for good, this time. Oops.
Anyway, the book itself kept me interested, the way all our guilty pleasures do. I wouldn't call this series a guilty pleasure series, by the way. But you know how we read our guilty pleasure books exceptionally fast because we just can't get enough? That's how it felt with this. I didn't love this arc and couldn't wait to get back to Leesil and Magiere, but it's the Noble Dead Saga, so of course I was still madly in love with it anyway. I read it quickly, I gave it five stars, and I'm keeping to it. Especially because that epilogue made my heart SOAR with happiness.
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August 4, 2011i really enjoyed this book even tho chane was starting to become annoying with his knight in shinning armour complex. I did find that there was a lack of adventure in this 1 compared to the others in the series,it seemed that getting to were they were going just happen easy unlike in the previous books were hardship was faced, the wraith is becoming a dull bad guy and i think that needs working on. wynn is starting to grow on me and she has become stronger has the books progressed, she's not as whinning like we were first introduced to her character. i think more time could have been spent on the fay as hints are dropped but left. i'm really happy that leesil, magiere and chap are back but what a cliff hanger ending what has happened to them? what will happen to chane?
December 17, 2012
The book is the final installment in this series where Wynn is the primary protagonist. She is struggling to find one of the mysterious orbs as it is located in a place many people thought either destroyed or simply a myth. She must use her greatest weapon, her mind, to figure out where to go next if she wants to reach the orb before the evil Wraith following her does.
One of my favorite books in the series. It also contains one of my all time favorite lines in the entire saga!! But, I'll keep that to myself so I don't ruin it.
I simply love reading about Wynn and Chane. I hate to see their moment in the sun end, but I know it must for the plot of the saga to continue onward. I highly recommend this book though, I've enjoyed it greatly!
One of my favorite books in the series. It also contains one of my all time favorite lines in the entire saga!! But, I'll keep that to myself so I don't ruin it.
I simply love reading about Wynn and Chane. I hate to see their moment in the sun end, but I know it must for the plot of the saga to continue onward. I highly recommend this book though, I've enjoyed it greatly!
April 11, 2015
I admit when I started the #2 of the 'Nobel Dead' books I wasn't overly impressed, but as is often the case, the story became better as it went along. I still am not engaged with the Wynn the sage character. She is smart but does a great deal of stupid things. She is overly proud of being a sage. Her vampire protector is more interesting, but I like bad boys. This is the last of Wynn-on-her-own books. They have added more details about the danger of the unseen war coming to this world.
Also I finally have the order of the books I've read & haven't read. Friends please forgive any confusing reviews I've posted.
Also I finally have the order of the books I've read & haven't read. Friends please forgive any confusing reviews I've posted.
March 7, 2011
This second set of the Noble Dead series admittedly does not do as much for me as the first. Magiere, Leesil and Chap are the ones that made the story come to life for me, so their absence makes this second part draw out longer than it feels like it should. The pace in this one still did pick up a bit from the last two, and the ending leaves me hopeful. The original trio now rejoining the current main trio may prove for an even better adventure to find the rest of the orbs. I'm also curious to see if there are any developments between Chap and Shade.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2011
Bummer. 3/4 of the way through, and NOTHING has happened! The worst horror is the bad guy mind-controlling a freakin' squirrel!? I'm wading through it slowly, but only to get any info that the next (and hopefully better) book will allude to.
Where's Magiere and Leesil? Bring them back!
May have to renew my check out on this one... Don't know if I'll get through it in the 3 weeks I'm given.
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Update: I ended up taking this one back to the library, before finishing it. There were too many other books I was wanting to read...
Where's Magiere and Leesil? Bring them back!
May have to renew my check out on this one... Don't know if I'll get through it in the 3 weeks I'm given.
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Update: I ended up taking this one back to the library, before finishing it. There were too many other books I was wanting to read...
August 1, 2016
Well written, action scenes are good. There are twists in the story, so things didn't quite happen the way I was thinking they would. Sometimes completely different. That is good.
I wasn't sure about the whole plot: Wynn goes through the emotional ringer a lot, and Chane does too at times. At the same time everything works, the characters stay as they should and the plot line is followed.
I do recommend it-it has different takes on Vampires, fae, and other fantasy themes. But start with the first book in the series. Something you will get if you read this one first but not everything.
I wasn't sure about the whole plot: Wynn goes through the emotional ringer a lot, and Chane does too at times. At the same time everything works, the characters stay as they should and the plot line is followed.
I do recommend it-it has different takes on Vampires, fae, and other fantasy themes. But start with the first book in the series. Something you will get if you read this one first but not everything.
August 2, 2011
This book I thought was a wonderful read. The story comes to wonderful conclusion with a nice lead in to the next book/series. There are times within the series that seemed to drag in spots and points in the story when I wasn't sure if the story knew which way it was going.
Overall, I liked Wynn as a character and her story needed to be told. Her development into more of a three dimentional character I can only hope to prove to be integral in the next series.
Overall, I liked Wynn as a character and her story needed to be told. Her development into more of a three dimentional character I can only hope to prove to be integral in the next series.
February 12, 2013
I'm invested in this series enough to buy books when they come out in paperback. This book, like the other 9 or so in the series is a bit thin on characters actually talking to each other - each one assumes that they know what the other is thinking, but is always wrong - but has an interesting world and overall metaplot that keeps things moving. Make sure you read all the books in the series before this one otherwise you'll be disappointed and not know what's going on.
July 3, 2016
Book #2 was a bit slow but I am glad I have read #3 as it looks like that was a case of 'second book syndrome'. this one keeps you reading and is a page turner through to the end. As other reviewers have noted it is difficult to comment without spoilers but there are plenty of surprises at the end.
This (these?) series are shaping up to become something really special in fantasy fiction and I for one are looking forward to seeing how the story develops.
This (these?) series are shaping up to become something really special in fantasy fiction and I for one are looking forward to seeing how the story develops.
January 6, 2024
Ah to the heart of mystery, a fallen Dwarven Seatt.
Wynn has some random blind spots, Chane too.
Ore-Locks is pushy but he hasn't let them down yet and I suspect will be a round a while. Shade by far and away is one of the most sensible characters.
But then at the end a surprise. I am no spoiler.
Tallyh0 and on to the next book, I love how each book is a link in the large overall picture.
Wynn has some random blind spots, Chane too.
Ore-Locks is pushy but he hasn't let them down yet and I suspect will be a round a while. Shade by far and away is one of the most sensible characters.
But then at the end a surprise. I am no spoiler.
Tallyh0 and on to the next book, I love how each book is a link in the large overall picture.
April 3, 2011
More like 3.5 stars. Not quite as engrossing as the last novel, but it's developed and progressed the storyline so that the last 100 pages or so regain some of that fast action and interesting discoveries bode well for the next book. The academic/political factions continue to develop in complexity, which I really enjoy.
March 18, 2012
I love that this series features linguistics as a sort of secondary character, in an almost Tolkienesque way. Fortunately, the Hendees are better storytellers than the good professor and the plot proceeds smoothly from point to point.
I was a little disappointed that Leesil, Chap and Magiere haven't shown up for a while, but I have a feeling that will change in the next book...
I was a little disappointed that Leesil, Chap and Magiere haven't shown up for a while, but I have a feeling that will change in the next book...
July 23, 2012
Another amazing plot by the Hendees! I could not put it down & I definitely couldn't see the ending coming. Every twist in Wynn's journey has you eager to turn the page and learn with her. The relationship between Chane & Wynn has gotten even more complicated & with old friends suddenly appearing, it looks as if things might spiral out of control.
August 19, 2012
Much better than the last book, but Wynn is still irritating and almost gets worse in her single-minded pursuit with no regard to anything or anyone else. While I loved the epilogue I have this dreadful feeling that the next book is going to be filled with more angst and drama instead of good old fantasy adventure, oh well, I do still love the series so bring it on!
July 9, 2013
Wynn the outcast human sage, Chane the fighter undead, Shade the cooshee elven dog, & Ore-Locks the elemental dwarf travel south in search of the legendary ruin of Bäalâle Seatt and the dangerous artifact that might lie within. With these Noble Dead stories, it seems that the authors have a good idea for one book, but pad the story out to make three. This is the good book of the trilogy.
December 28, 2013
Wynn, Shade, Ore-Locks, and Chane are off to find a lost seatt, following nothing more than hunches and pieces of information. Each has their own reason for finding the lost seatt, and none fully trust the others. While this isn't my favorite book of the series, I thoroughly enjoyed it and am liking forward to the next installment when Magiere and Leesil return.
February 5, 2011
I have always enjoyed the noble dead saga, and the latest series does not disappoint. Its full of unrequited love, adventure, and intrigue which Wynn in her geeky and brave way bowls through to the truth.
April 21, 2011
The next in The Noble Dead series by Barb & J.C. Hendee, Of Truth and Beast finds Wynn, Chane,Shade and Ore-Locks travel to find the truth that others are trying toi keep hidden. A good read, stay up all night to finish this one.
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