Dark Quest

Targa Trilogy #2

by Richard S. Tuttle

The world is in peril again as Mordac, Sarac's assistant gathers the forces of evil to free Sarac from his imprisonment. Mordac calls for a gathering of Black Devils and instructs them to obtain every book ever written. Plans to cause havoc and destruction are also undertaken to soften the world's armies in preparation of Sarac's return. Two especially devout followers of Sarac, Aurora and Dalgar, rise to prominence as nations topple and mayhem runs rampant. Armies stand poised to obliterate each other and thrones are stolen by magic and cunning. Follow the tales of our young trio as Alex is accused of assassinating the king and an arrest warrant is issued for Jenneva. Volume 2 of the Targa Trilogy.

Genres: Fantasy

152 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

Richard S. Tuttle began his writing career in 1997 with the release of the Targa Trilogy (Origin Scroll, Dark Quest, Ancient Prophecy). That trilogy became the foundation for the Alcea Collection, a seventeen volume epic fantasy collection of three series (Targa Trilogy, Sword of Heavens, Demonstone Chronicles).

His other works include the Forgotten Legacy, an eight volume series, and the Amica Saga, his most current work which contains eight volumes.

Reviews

[Elisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing is better here than in Origin Scroll (Book 1), but there are still a few places where it could use some serious work (horses don't spook when you're throwing fireballs back and forth, but then they take off when you throw your hands in the air--seriously?). The author doesn't leave much to chance of surprise, but instead lays out entire strategies one paragraph at a time before the action takes place. While they may be good war strategies, the story would be more interesting if left to unfold during the course of events.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much detailing of battles that didn't last as long as the details themselves.