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Red Horn Saga #3
Summoners' Keep: An Epic Fantasy Steampunk Cthulu Space Opera
Beneath the smoldering ruins of Summoner’s Keep, an unlikely fellowship searches for the one thing that the Dark Lord fears…
The evil prince Ealon has betrayed his father and pledged his loyalty to the Lizard King—but instead of being rewarded with a kingdom, he is given three impossible tasks to test his loyalty…
Orcs have decimated the sacred castle of the summoners. Now the dark armies are scouring the tunnels beneath in search of the universe’s greatest treasure…
The gentle haffolk Ellis has been hired to courier the Red Horn. Now if only he can find it, recognize it, and escape with it…without being killed by orcs.
Summoners’ Keep is the third book in the Red Horn Saga, an epic fantasy that skillfully blends high fantasy, steampunk, Cthulu, and space opera. The magic is unpredictable, the spaceships run on coal, and no power known to dwarf, elf, or man can stop the carnage. Only a hero small enough can save us now.
Prepare to be swept away into a universe filled with magic. Buy Summoners’ Keep today!
The evil prince Ealon has betrayed his father and pledged his loyalty to the Lizard King—but instead of being rewarded with a kingdom, he is given three impossible tasks to test his loyalty…
Orcs have decimated the sacred castle of the summoners. Now the dark armies are scouring the tunnels beneath in search of the universe’s greatest treasure…
The gentle haffolk Ellis has been hired to courier the Red Horn. Now if only he can find it, recognize it, and escape with it…without being killed by orcs.
Summoners’ Keep is the third book in the Red Horn Saga, an epic fantasy that skillfully blends high fantasy, steampunk, Cthulu, and space opera. The magic is unpredictable, the spaceships run on coal, and no power known to dwarf, elf, or man can stop the carnage. Only a hero small enough can save us now.
Prepare to be swept away into a universe filled with magic. Buy Summoners’ Keep today!
452 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 15, 2020
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July 7, 2025
After two books of pure build up, the action finally begins in the third. And whereas the first two books add relatively slow, this one is a lot more action packed and tense.
Mistakenly I assumed it was a trilogy which made the break in the story, which isn't at a natural rest point, doubly frustrating. Whilst fewer jarring inconsistencies then the second book, there's still a few issues. The Lords Executioner continues to be a waste of text and a poor character. Whilst his actions aren't as implausible as the second book, they're still pretty random and inconsistent, with no character development supporting this aimlessness. Another fault of the novel is that is far too repetitive at times, especially with some of the villains scouring the catacombs.
That said the tunnels under the Summoners Keep, hunting for the Red Horn makes a really great adventure for the heroes, who somehow manage to throw in some character development along the way. It's a really great setting for the adventure and adds an intriguing dimension to the story. Factor in the Lord of the Rings homage which is tastefully done and it's a pretty good book. As with all of the series it should, and wouldn't have taken much, to make it a 4 or 5 star book but the few simple errors mentioned above do hold it back. Despite this it's an enjoyable read and a good addition to the fantasy/sci-fi genre. 3 stars.
Mistakenly I assumed it was a trilogy which made the break in the story, which isn't at a natural rest point, doubly frustrating. Whilst fewer jarring inconsistencies then the second book, there's still a few issues. The Lords Executioner continues to be a waste of text and a poor character. Whilst his actions aren't as implausible as the second book, they're still pretty random and inconsistent, with no character development supporting this aimlessness. Another fault of the novel is that is far too repetitive at times, especially with some of the villains scouring the catacombs.
That said the tunnels under the Summoners Keep, hunting for the Red Horn makes a really great adventure for the heroes, who somehow manage to throw in some character development along the way. It's a really great setting for the adventure and adds an intriguing dimension to the story. Factor in the Lord of the Rings homage which is tastefully done and it's a pretty good book. As with all of the series it should, and wouldn't have taken much, to make it a 4 or 5 star book but the few simple errors mentioned above do hold it back. Despite this it's an enjoyable read and a good addition to the fantasy/sci-fi genre. 3 stars.
September 17, 2023
Greater plot and character development.
This book in this Wonderful series, brings us deeper into the essence of each character. This book brings joy and sadness - it brings hope and determination! This book shows the reality of duty and responsibility! Looking forward to the next book.
This book in this Wonderful series, brings us deeper into the essence of each character. This book brings joy and sadness - it brings hope and determination! This book shows the reality of duty and responsibility! Looking forward to the next book.
December 20, 2023
TONIGHT!
August 23, 2020
Summoner’s Keep is every bit the blast that made the first two books in the Red Horn saga such terrific reads. I fell right back into the exciting journey with this one and appreciated the fast pace and laugh out loud dialogue. There’s lots of action and battles right from the get-go, and the title says it all because most of the story takes place at, or rather under, the Summoner’s Keep. A lot of the setting felt reminiscent of the Mines Of Moria combined some of the creepiness of the caves in Indiana Jones. I loved the unexpected twists and also commend the authors for more than once shocking me into asking, “they didn’t just really do that, did they?” The characters all continue to shine and the bad guys are just as memorable. Ealon continues to be perfectly despicable but really gets put through the ringer by the end of this one. The Lizard King is one terrifying villain and a force to reckon with. It’s impressive to think the writing is the product of two authors because the prose flows together seamlessly. As excited as I am for the concluding volume, it also feels bittersweet because I don’t want to see this wonderful story come to a close. Like all the best book series, I’ll definitely revisit this saga again!
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