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Song of Sorcery #2
A Sorcerer Imprisoned
Ricky Valian always dreaded the Juvenile Home in the city of Applia. Killing a member of the Council of Notables is enough to sentence him for a stay. The lord’s widow is anxious for revenge and Ricky has to scramble to stay ahead of people out seeking his life. While there are strange things going on at the Home that will put him in peril, he finds a priceless treasure long forgotten at the Home. Can he stay alive long enough to save it?
306 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2017
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About the author
Guy Antibes
77 books139 followersI write action/adventure fiction with a definite proclivity towards Sword & Sorcery. I like magicians, but I'm less partial to unicorns, dragons, elves and dwarves. But give me a hero with a magic sword and I'll make him sing... Wait, I already have!
I've published a number of works under the CasiePress imprint and there are more to come.
I'm an older guy (Guy!), married and all my kids have grown up and given me grandkids to dote over. I've read thousands of books and found that in most cases, I'd rather write than read.
I've published a number of works under the CasiePress imprint and there are more to come.
I'm an older guy (Guy!), married and all my kids have grown up and given me grandkids to dote over. I've read thousands of books and found that in most cases, I'd rather write than read.
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July 3, 2018
Guy has a really good storyline concept, if only he could get the flow right. you can see where he is thinking, and can fill in the gaps, but the "ebb and flow" of the story is more of a "fits and starts", which marries with the first book of the series.
Many concepts, especially sorcerous, are quickly acquired by the central character (who is CONSTANTLY telling people his nickname when introduced) and are too neatly tailored to his requirements through the story.
Daily life, in this case in an institution, isn't built up, rather it's stated, and doesn't feel cohesive.
Allowing for the setting I thought the rampant sadistic tendencies were well overstated. Constant discussion about flagellation wounds, healers required, and towards the end the backside whippings really didn't add to the story effectively. It made the protagonists more one-dimensional than they already were.
Finally, the near casual way that the central character, at 15yrs old, finds killing is of concern. I'm not looking for Harry Potter here (though there are clear parallels), but the emotional depth of the character's action/reaction sequence is lacking in the narrative, though lightly touched on.
I'm continuing the series mainly in the hope that the writing style matures along with the character and plot development - definitely not a hard read if you can manage connecting dots in the narrative that are sometimes barely there, at other times non existent.
Many concepts, especially sorcerous, are quickly acquired by the central character (who is CONSTANTLY telling people his nickname when introduced) and are too neatly tailored to his requirements through the story.
Daily life, in this case in an institution, isn't built up, rather it's stated, and doesn't feel cohesive.
Allowing for the setting I thought the rampant sadistic tendencies were well overstated. Constant discussion about flagellation wounds, healers required, and towards the end the backside whippings really didn't add to the story effectively. It made the protagonists more one-dimensional than they already were.
Finally, the near casual way that the central character, at 15yrs old, finds killing is of concern. I'm not looking for Harry Potter here (though there are clear parallels), but the emotional depth of the character's action/reaction sequence is lacking in the narrative, though lightly touched on.
I'm continuing the series mainly in the hope that the writing style matures along with the character and plot development - definitely not a hard read if you can manage connecting dots in the narrative that are sometimes barely there, at other times non existent.
April 5, 2018
A Sorcerer Imprisoned (Song of Sorcery 2) Review
Dear Guy, I just finished your second book in the series and enjoyed reading even more than book 1, if that's possible. I just can't put down your story once begun. To all you who's out there, give Guy's stories a try you won't be disappointed. I have read many of his stories and loved them all. I highly recommend reading this series to anyone interested in reading great stories I promise you won't be disappointed. Thanks for hours of entertainment.
Dear Guy, I just finished your second book in the series and enjoyed reading even more than book 1, if that's possible. I just can't put down your story once begun. To all you who's out there, give Guy's stories a try you won't be disappointed. I have read many of his stories and loved them all. I highly recommend reading this series to anyone interested in reading great stories I promise you won't be disappointed. Thanks for hours of entertainment.
February 7, 2022
Interesting and paced well
I like the MCs. Our hero is a teenager pecked from chancy beginnings. He ends up in a school where he discovers more about his sorcery as well as reading, writing and arithmetic. He also gains determined enemies when he fights back against some bullies. He ends up sentenced to a "home" for juvenile delinquents. Where more plots and adventures unfold. It's a great story; it's fairly well-written; but, has a few grammar and editing errors. It's book 2 in a multi book series. I'm re-reading it-I enjoyed it the 1st time I read it too.
I like the MCs. Our hero is a teenager pecked from chancy beginnings. He ends up in a school where he discovers more about his sorcery as well as reading, writing and arithmetic. He also gains determined enemies when he fights back against some bullies. He ends up sentenced to a "home" for juvenile delinquents. Where more plots and adventures unfold. It's a great story; it's fairly well-written; but, has a few grammar and editing errors. It's book 2 in a multi book series. I'm re-reading it-I enjoyed it the 1st time I read it too.
January 20, 2018
Nice Sequel!
This second book has more action and expands on magic, characters, and world politics. The editing is excellent, the story is solid, and Ricky grows in wisdom and power, but at a cost of freedom, pain, and betrayal - especially from some closest allies.
A great read; highly recommended. Very interested in what will happen next.
This second book has more action and expands on magic, characters, and world politics. The editing is excellent, the story is solid, and Ricky grows in wisdom and power, but at a cost of freedom, pain, and betrayal - especially from some closest allies.
A great read; highly recommended. Very interested in what will happen next.
October 24, 2024
I have enjoyed the series so far. It's clean, no profanity. It definitely kept my interest. However after reading some of the negative reviews for book three I'm not real motivated to continue. Some of the things that bothered those negative reviewers would also bother me too. That's not to say I won't change my mind but for right now I'm moving on to a different book series.
April 20, 2020
Enjoyed the book
I liked the book and the challenges faced in the boys institution were well done. The mc seems to take betrayal a little too easily but overall a good story that moves the series along nicely.
I liked the book and the challenges faced in the boys institution were well done. The mc seems to take betrayal a little too easily but overall a good story that moves the series along nicely.
August 24, 2020
Good read.
Another book where Ricky gets shafted by the nobility. The ending was surprising. Though the rest of the book follows the same line as the first. Hard to believe that a kid gets treated the way Ricky does and still has a good heart.
Another book where Ricky gets shafted by the nobility. The ending was surprising. Though the rest of the book follows the same line as the first. Hard to believe that a kid gets treated the way Ricky does and still has a good heart.
August 24, 2020
Stock car race
He learns/does something great, then gets punished/attacked, then greatly hurt, then gets healed
Do this over and over again throughout the book
Oh, and every girl betrays him
Travel that oval, bumps, crashes, and pits
He learns/does something great, then gets punished/attacked, then greatly hurt, then gets healed
Do this over and over again throughout the book
Oh, and every girl betrays him
Travel that oval, bumps, crashes, and pits
October 19, 2023
Wow Fantastic
I could not stop reading book 2 of A Sorcerer Imprisoned
Song of Sorcery Book 2!! What an ending!! Lots of action and leaving you wanting more! Thanks for the story and now I am buying book 3
I could not stop reading book 2 of A Sorcerer Imprisoned
Song of Sorcery Book 2!! What an ending!! Lots of action and leaving you wanting more! Thanks for the story and now I am buying book 3
April 18, 2024
A developing spy, warrior, mage & ruler
I'm liking this saga more& more. A resourceful, courageous & cunning youth who proceeds advances with unsentimental tactics. It's compelling * satisfying drama
Bob B
Tsawwassen BC
I'm liking this saga more& more. A resourceful, courageous & cunning youth who proceeds advances with unsentimental tactics. It's compelling * satisfying drama
Bob B
Tsawwassen BC
February 8, 2018
A good book!
The mc goes through a lot, learns a lot, finds a lot. I look forward to reading more about this !
The mc goes through a lot, learns a lot, finds a lot. I look forward to reading more about this !
December 25, 2017
Awesome
Great book i couldn't put it down th character progression was good but could have been better but a really good read
Great book i couldn't put it down th character progression was good but could have been better but a really good read
December 31, 2017
Good series
I leave you wanting for more but they don't leave you at cliff hangers. To say the least I will be reading the next book, and I can't wait!
I leave you wanting for more but they don't leave you at cliff hangers. To say the least I will be reading the next book, and I can't wait!
January 20, 2018
Hard To Put Down
I really did find it difficult to put it down. I was totally absorbed and enjoyed it immensely. I will read more by this author.
I really did find it difficult to put it down. I was totally absorbed and enjoyed it immensely. I will read more by this author.
January 26, 2018
Next book
Great read. How do I get book 3? Let me know when it comes out. Let's see what else you can get Rickey interested
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Great read. How do I get book 3? Let me know when it comes out. Let's see what else you can get Rickey interested
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September 23, 2018
Still rushed
The storylines are quite enjoyable though they could either be solved easier or they get wrapped up in a couple anticlimactic sentences
The storylines are quite enjoyable though they could either be solved easier or they get wrapped up in a couple anticlimactic sentences
September 19, 2020
Excellent!
Very good.. I get tired of writing the same review over and over. Good story, characters and villains and good guys
Very good.. I get tired of writing the same review over and over. Good story, characters and villains and good guys
June 30, 2021
An inventive setting for a magic school story. Kept me reading to the end. Some adults are still too stupid.
January 16, 2018
Great author great story
January 21, 2020
Second reading
Antibes. In the introduction to this second volume, suggested the storyline wasn't even set before he started writing. Having completed reading it this second time, I'll say it is amazing that is true. The tale is fluid throughout and completely absorbs the reader to the end.
Good clean and moral characters. Highly recommended.
Antibes. In the introduction to this second volume, suggested the storyline wasn't even set before he started writing. Having completed reading it this second time, I'll say it is amazing that is true. The tale is fluid throughout and completely absorbs the reader to the end.
Good clean and moral characters. Highly recommended.
June 5, 2025
Great Series Highly Recomended
January 1, 2018
Awesome! Another winner from Guy Antibes. For anyone who loves Sword and Sorcery tales with young men learning and growing amidst continual trials and tribulation, full of adventure, betrayal surprises and more.......this is the series for you. Highly recommended for any fantasy lover.
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