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Half-Orcs #3
The Death of Promises
David Dalglish continues his series of the half-orc brothers, whose struggles have released demon fire across the land of Dezrel...Five hundred years ago, brother gods devastated their world with civil war. When they were imprisoned, their conflict ended without a victor. Centuries passed while their followers secretly continued the war, a war that will soon have an end. The gods have found their paragons.
After a bloody conflict with his brother, Qurrah Tun flees west with his lover, the strange and powerful Tessanna. He seeks a powerful tome known as Darakken's spellbook, guarded by paladins and priests of light. Qurrah hopes to cure Tessanna's madness, but his newly returned master, Velixar, has far greater plans for the tome. Only Harruq Tun and his friends can stand against the darkness his brother has unleashed. Velixar wants the throne and the secret that it hides, and to do so he will lay siege to the great city of Veldaren.
THE DEATH OF PROMISES by David Dalglish
The gods' final war has begun, and the blood is on Harruq's hands.
After a bloody conflict with his brother, Qurrah Tun flees west with his lover, the strange and powerful Tessanna. He seeks a powerful tome known as Darakken's spellbook, guarded by paladins and priests of light. Qurrah hopes to cure Tessanna's madness, but his newly returned master, Velixar, has far greater plans for the tome. Only Harruq Tun and his friends can stand against the darkness his brother has unleashed. Velixar wants the throne and the secret that it hides, and to do so he will lay siege to the great city of Veldaren.
THE DEATH OF PROMISES by David Dalglish
The gods' final war has begun, and the blood is on Harruq's hands.
367 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 2010
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July 4, 2016
Ok, so this is gonna be tricky. I went off camping for a week, with no access to internet/wi-fi. Whilst camping with my lovely wife, a rainy-ass day kept us both under shelter, and resulted in 12+ hours of straight reading. So I basically read #3, #4, and #5 of this series back to back in one day.
Doing so, a lot of the details are blurred together, and I can't really remember what parts were in what book. I spent the entire day with the half-orc brothers and their friends, and the stories were an epic build-up to a world-shaking clash of armies and demons and monsters and magic. So that also keeps me from distinguishing what books held what.
So you know what? I'm gonna just copy & paste the following for all three books:
THESE BOOKS ARE AWESOME, AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GRIM, OFTEN DEPRESSING, SOMETIMES HILARIOUS, AND USUALLY BLOOD-SOAKED SERIES TO ALL FANS OF DARK SWORD & SORCERY-TYPE FANTASY.
(mic drop)
Doing so, a lot of the details are blurred together, and I can't really remember what parts were in what book. I spent the entire day with the half-orc brothers and their friends, and the stories were an epic build-up to a world-shaking clash of armies and demons and monsters and magic. So that also keeps me from distinguishing what books held what.
So you know what? I'm gonna just copy & paste the following for all three books:
THESE BOOKS ARE AWESOME, AND I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GRIM, OFTEN DEPRESSING, SOMETIMES HILARIOUS, AND USUALLY BLOOD-SOAKED SERIES TO ALL FANS OF DARK SWORD & SORCERY-TYPE FANTASY.
(mic drop)
September 21, 2010
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
“To the abyss with it all. I just want to burn stuff.”
For anyone who’s been following this blog, it should be readily apparent that I hold the Half-Orc series by David Dalglish in the highest regard. I love the characters, the darkness, the action, and the passion his work portrays. I read them in quick bursts, usually finishing in less than three days, and this book, “Death of Promises”, the third in the series, was no different.
This novel is a bit of an oddity. We pick up the story shortly after the last one ended, with Qurrah Tun and his batty goddess-girlfriend, Tessanna, off in search of a mythical spellbook he hopes will be able to cure his lover’s fractured mind. He takes hold of the book, only to discover that it is not what it seems; it is not a tome of spells, you see, but the journal of Qurrah’s old master, Velixar. Just like everything else in this book, there are layers upon layers of manipulation and underhanded motivess.
The reason I say “oddity” is because the author takes a huge risk here. For the first half of the novel he focuses not on the heroes of the story – the Eschaton, which includes Qurrah’s brother, Harruq – but instead on the antiheroes. He outlines Qurrah’s further descent into madness, reintroduces Velixar, who has risen from the grave yet again, and demonstrates how their combined powers of darkness sweep the land, bringing a vile sort of order to the chaos that surrounds the forgotten realms, where those cursed by the gods now live. It is risky, and also very brave, storytelling. Some might bristle at this development, but I appreciated it. Especially after the emotional end to the last book, it made sense to go in this direction. That one was Harruq’s chance to shine, to show us his depth of caring and forgiveness; this is Qurrah’s opportunity to radiate the darkness he clutches inside him. That juxtaposition is necessary. If this is indeed a redemption story, then we need to see how far down the rabbit hole the villains will go. And let me tell you, they go far.
Come the second half of the novel, all the old particulars are back in force. In fact, the last third of the text is dedicated to a single, huge battle – the invasion of Velderan by the forces gathered by Qurrah, Tessanna, and Velixar. It is an intricately written series of skirmishes and mass combat, and it comes off as both exciting and concise. In fact, in a lot of ways the final battle reminded me of the siege of Helm’s Deep in The Two Towers, if you took away the monotony and uselessness to the overall story arc. This fight means something. It’s harsh and brutal. It encapsulates everything that makes the brothers different, and shows us how much they’ve grown into their distinct personalities since The Weight of Blood opened this world to us all.
As with the rest of the books in the series, author Dalglish presents his themes of choices, both good and bad, love and obsession, and the nature-versus-nurture argument that rages between the brothers and their opposing views of the world. However, in this episode, he introduces another theme, one that I appreciate more than any other: the dangers of religious fanaticism.
Most every character in this book is a fanatic. From Lathaar and Jerico, the paladins of Ashhur, to Velixar and the dark paladins of Karak, there are divergent beliefs that clash with each other around every turn. This, when it all comes down to it, is the reason this war starts in the first place. Kind of a “My God is bigger than Your God” type of bloody argument. It rings true, not only to this fictional world, but to our own, as well. And when you look at the construction of the characters, you can see that the most balanced of them, the ones most comfortable in who they are, are the ones who hold their faith not as a be-all-end-all, but as a leaning post for the thoughts and situations that trouble them. Harruq and the Eschaton are this way – strong in their faith, but open to other viewpoints and understanding of their free will. Qurrah is also this way, though through his descent we can see the fanaticism start to trickle in, which makes him all the more dangerous. And at the end of the day, it is those who are able to harness their different faiths, to meld old and new ways into something positive, that saves the day and offers our heroes at least a glimmer of hope for the future.
Just as with the other books in this series, the writing is pretty much spot on. My only complaint is that one major character – Tessanna’s mirror opposite, the goddess-made-flesh named (appropriately) Mira, is a bit wooden. However, this is remedied by the confrontation between the two of them, where again the subject of faith is explored. It is a beautifully written scene, and makes a character that had been previously uninteresting shine. But what does this have to do with faith, you ask? It seems the goddess Celestia, who created these two, had a plan for them. Their combined power, while locked in conflict, would destroy the inter-dimensional portal Qurrah and Velixar opened, in the hopes of freeing their god Karak from exile. But Mira’s free will, and her unwillingness to die for the cause, changes things. At first glance, it seems as if Mira made a mistake. The portal is still open, and demons are spewing forth into their world. However, on a more philosophical level, it makes perfect sense and could one day lead to the salvation of all their people. The gods are locked in an eternal struggle, constantly using mortals (and immortals) for their own means. It’s a vicious cycle, one proven by the fact that Tessanna and Mira, these “daughters of balance”, are not the first of their kind. They’ve appeared before, whenever the scales tip in either Ashhur or Karak’s favor. It’s manipulative, locking those on the surface into constant discord between contrasting sides of the same coin. But now, that balance has been obliterated. Now, we see that it’s not up to the gods to decide the fate of the world, but the people, themselves. In a place where free will exists, this is the only acceptable way for the conflict to end, and I’m glad to see it’s been done this way.
Yes, folks, “Death of Promises” is a fantastic book. It doesn’t quite reach the heights of “Cost of Betrayal” in certain regards, but is its equal in others, which makes it great, something that should be read. It’s a wham-bang thrill ride that will make you think and feel. The emotional threads are still there, and they still grasp you with their tentacles and pull you in even further.
Just like Qurrah, take a dive in and see how far down the rabbit hole goes. You won’t be disappointed.
Plot - 9
Characters - 9
Voice - 10
Execution - 9
Personal Enjoyment – 10
Overall – 47/50 (4.7/5)
“To the abyss with it all. I just want to burn stuff.”
For anyone who’s been following this blog, it should be readily apparent that I hold the Half-Orc series by David Dalglish in the highest regard. I love the characters, the darkness, the action, and the passion his work portrays. I read them in quick bursts, usually finishing in less than three days, and this book, “Death of Promises”, the third in the series, was no different.
This novel is a bit of an oddity. We pick up the story shortly after the last one ended, with Qurrah Tun and his batty goddess-girlfriend, Tessanna, off in search of a mythical spellbook he hopes will be able to cure his lover’s fractured mind. He takes hold of the book, only to discover that it is not what it seems; it is not a tome of spells, you see, but the journal of Qurrah’s old master, Velixar. Just like everything else in this book, there are layers upon layers of manipulation and underhanded motivess.
The reason I say “oddity” is because the author takes a huge risk here. For the first half of the novel he focuses not on the heroes of the story – the Eschaton, which includes Qurrah’s brother, Harruq – but instead on the antiheroes. He outlines Qurrah’s further descent into madness, reintroduces Velixar, who has risen from the grave yet again, and demonstrates how their combined powers of darkness sweep the land, bringing a vile sort of order to the chaos that surrounds the forgotten realms, where those cursed by the gods now live. It is risky, and also very brave, storytelling. Some might bristle at this development, but I appreciated it. Especially after the emotional end to the last book, it made sense to go in this direction. That one was Harruq’s chance to shine, to show us his depth of caring and forgiveness; this is Qurrah’s opportunity to radiate the darkness he clutches inside him. That juxtaposition is necessary. If this is indeed a redemption story, then we need to see how far down the rabbit hole the villains will go. And let me tell you, they go far.
Come the second half of the novel, all the old particulars are back in force. In fact, the last third of the text is dedicated to a single, huge battle – the invasion of Velderan by the forces gathered by Qurrah, Tessanna, and Velixar. It is an intricately written series of skirmishes and mass combat, and it comes off as both exciting and concise. In fact, in a lot of ways the final battle reminded me of the siege of Helm’s Deep in The Two Towers, if you took away the monotony and uselessness to the overall story arc. This fight means something. It’s harsh and brutal. It encapsulates everything that makes the brothers different, and shows us how much they’ve grown into their distinct personalities since The Weight of Blood opened this world to us all.
As with the rest of the books in the series, author Dalglish presents his themes of choices, both good and bad, love and obsession, and the nature-versus-nurture argument that rages between the brothers and their opposing views of the world. However, in this episode, he introduces another theme, one that I appreciate more than any other: the dangers of religious fanaticism.
Most every character in this book is a fanatic. From Lathaar and Jerico, the paladins of Ashhur, to Velixar and the dark paladins of Karak, there are divergent beliefs that clash with each other around every turn. This, when it all comes down to it, is the reason this war starts in the first place. Kind of a “My God is bigger than Your God” type of bloody argument. It rings true, not only to this fictional world, but to our own, as well. And when you look at the construction of the characters, you can see that the most balanced of them, the ones most comfortable in who they are, are the ones who hold their faith not as a be-all-end-all, but as a leaning post for the thoughts and situations that trouble them. Harruq and the Eschaton are this way – strong in their faith, but open to other viewpoints and understanding of their free will. Qurrah is also this way, though through his descent we can see the fanaticism start to trickle in, which makes him all the more dangerous. And at the end of the day, it is those who are able to harness their different faiths, to meld old and new ways into something positive, that saves the day and offers our heroes at least a glimmer of hope for the future.
Just as with the other books in this series, the writing is pretty much spot on. My only complaint is that one major character – Tessanna’s mirror opposite, the goddess-made-flesh named (appropriately) Mira, is a bit wooden. However, this is remedied by the confrontation between the two of them, where again the subject of faith is explored. It is a beautifully written scene, and makes a character that had been previously uninteresting shine. But what does this have to do with faith, you ask? It seems the goddess Celestia, who created these two, had a plan for them. Their combined power, while locked in conflict, would destroy the inter-dimensional portal Qurrah and Velixar opened, in the hopes of freeing their god Karak from exile. But Mira’s free will, and her unwillingness to die for the cause, changes things. At first glance, it seems as if Mira made a mistake. The portal is still open, and demons are spewing forth into their world. However, on a more philosophical level, it makes perfect sense and could one day lead to the salvation of all their people. The gods are locked in an eternal struggle, constantly using mortals (and immortals) for their own means. It’s a vicious cycle, one proven by the fact that Tessanna and Mira, these “daughters of balance”, are not the first of their kind. They’ve appeared before, whenever the scales tip in either Ashhur or Karak’s favor. It’s manipulative, locking those on the surface into constant discord between contrasting sides of the same coin. But now, that balance has been obliterated. Now, we see that it’s not up to the gods to decide the fate of the world, but the people, themselves. In a place where free will exists, this is the only acceptable way for the conflict to end, and I’m glad to see it’s been done this way.
Yes, folks, “Death of Promises” is a fantastic book. It doesn’t quite reach the heights of “Cost of Betrayal” in certain regards, but is its equal in others, which makes it great, something that should be read. It’s a wham-bang thrill ride that will make you think and feel. The emotional threads are still there, and they still grasp you with their tentacles and pull you in even further.
Just like Qurrah, take a dive in and see how far down the rabbit hole goes. You won’t be disappointed.
Plot - 9
Characters - 9
Voice - 10
Execution - 9
Personal Enjoyment – 10
Overall – 47/50 (4.7/5)
July 18, 2012
The Death of Promises by David Dalglish is the third book in the Half-Orcs series. If you've been following the series since book one, then you should already be familiar with the author's writing style and the general setting he's created for this story. If you didn't like his previous books, it's perfectly okay. You can say his story lacks character growth or lacks in a story you can relate too or whatever. However one thing that you cannot say this series lacks in is action. Here in the third book, the author pounds you with wave after wave of pure sword and magic battle scenes. It gets a bit overwhelming to say the least. That doesn't mean I didn't enjoy the book though. It's just a bit too action oriented for my tastes. With the past two books, I felt that the author did a much better job at balancing things out. Here, he just went all out and in the end, it just leaves a reader breathless but not in a good way.
As far as characters go in the third book, things take a back seat. Characters such as Haern is pretty much non-existent until a fight scene comes along and he somehow always manages to catch a victim off guard so that he can conveniently slash at their throats. Tarlak and Aurelia again becomes only relevant during battle scenes. Hurruq does his job as the battle crazed fighter that he is. I did find some joy in reading about Lathaar and Jericho, especially the latter as he is a newly introduced character to the story. I loved his battle tactics and what he can do with his shield. With Mira, she's just the good version of Tesanna. On the other side of camp, we still have the ever so evil Velixar, Qurrah and Tesanna. Sadly to say, there's also not much going on here as well besides the fact that they are very good at what they do and that is raising the dead and casting a crazy amount of magic.
Story wise, it's still all about the fighting! The bad guys have a plan to unleash hell on Dezrel and its up to the good guys to prevent that from happening. It pretty much sets the stage for the final confrontation in the final two books. As I said in the beginning, this book is all about action. So much action that you'll get sick of it. I swear if I read about another thunderbolt or fireball blasting an enemy off the ground I will go crazy! The problem once again is the lack of balance but this time its with the characters. They are just too powerful! There is no doubt that the main characters will struggle during fights but at one point or another, you'll just get the hint that no matter what happens, they will always come through because of their combined might. There is so much fighting going on that the author hardly have room for character growth or development. With book two, The Cost of Betrayal, the author struck a perfect balance and I still believe its the best book in the series so far.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that in the end, The Death of Promises is a pretty forgettable book in the series for me. In a way, it seems like a filler. I'm sure someone could sum up the entire book in a few sentences and a reader will still be able to pick up the next book without skipping a beat. I don't want the author to change his writing style. I just want the author to do what he does so well in the past and that is sriking a balance between all elements of what a good story should have. While reading the Shadowdance Trilogy, I wrote in my reviews that I wished the author would incorporate some type of magic into his fight scenes. I got that wish with the Half-Orcs series. Here in the third book though, it was just way too much. I hope everything will be right again in book four!
As far as characters go in the third book, things take a back seat. Characters such as Haern is pretty much non-existent until a fight scene comes along and he somehow always manages to catch a victim off guard so that he can conveniently slash at their throats. Tarlak and Aurelia again becomes only relevant during battle scenes. Hurruq does his job as the battle crazed fighter that he is. I did find some joy in reading about Lathaar and Jericho, especially the latter as he is a newly introduced character to the story. I loved his battle tactics and what he can do with his shield. With Mira, she's just the good version of Tesanna. On the other side of camp, we still have the ever so evil Velixar, Qurrah and Tesanna. Sadly to say, there's also not much going on here as well besides the fact that they are very good at what they do and that is raising the dead and casting a crazy amount of magic.
Story wise, it's still all about the fighting! The bad guys have a plan to unleash hell on Dezrel and its up to the good guys to prevent that from happening. It pretty much sets the stage for the final confrontation in the final two books. As I said in the beginning, this book is all about action. So much action that you'll get sick of it. I swear if I read about another thunderbolt or fireball blasting an enemy off the ground I will go crazy! The problem once again is the lack of balance but this time its with the characters. They are just too powerful! There is no doubt that the main characters will struggle during fights but at one point or another, you'll just get the hint that no matter what happens, they will always come through because of their combined might. There is so much fighting going on that the author hardly have room for character growth or development. With book two, The Cost of Betrayal, the author struck a perfect balance and I still believe its the best book in the series so far.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that in the end, The Death of Promises is a pretty forgettable book in the series for me. In a way, it seems like a filler. I'm sure someone could sum up the entire book in a few sentences and a reader will still be able to pick up the next book without skipping a beat. I don't want the author to change his writing style. I just want the author to do what he does so well in the past and that is sriking a balance between all elements of what a good story should have. While reading the Shadowdance Trilogy, I wrote in my reviews that I wished the author would incorporate some type of magic into his fight scenes. I got that wish with the Half-Orcs series. Here in the third book though, it was just way too much. I hope everything will be right again in book four!
July 8, 2017
More of Qurrah and Harruq...
The story line picks up right after the last book has ended.
Qurrah is on a quest to find a mythical spell book he hopes will be able to
cure his girl friend but the book that he finds is not what he was expecting.
Overall, an engaging third installment that is filled with chaos, a battle, and redemption.
C.J. McAllister did well with the narration.
Note:
"This audio book was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
July 20, 2017
I found this novel addicting. At times I was angered by the author's choices in the direction of the plot, but I could not turn it off. I had to keep listening to see what was going to happen next. The main characters are a collection of interesting personalities, that swirl around the lives and choices of two brothers. The brothers have accepted their choices and the battle of between the light and the dark is on. I'm looking forward to reading to the next book.
July 21, 2020
Better and better
This book is drenched in blood and I loved every second of it. The battle at the end especially, with the sword fights and all the different monsters and the magic, it's just great. Exactly the right amount of detail without overdoing it. Excellent pacing. Just all around an exciting read. There were some new characters kind of thrown in there that felt a little jarring and misplaced, but other than that I really enjoyed this book. I found it to be much better than the first two. I'm really looking forward to reading the next one.
This book is drenched in blood and I loved every second of it. The battle at the end especially, with the sword fights and all the different monsters and the magic, it's just great. Exactly the right amount of detail without overdoing it. Excellent pacing. Just all around an exciting read. There were some new characters kind of thrown in there that felt a little jarring and misplaced, but other than that I really enjoyed this book. I found it to be much better than the first two. I'm really looking forward to reading the next one.
January 2, 2023
The books continue to surprise me, disappoint me and make me wonder for what is next.
February 24, 2011
The third installment in the half-orc series turned out to be my favorite so far. Though the series follows the half-orc brothers Qurrah and Harruq Tun through their lives, this particular book played close attention to 2 very special Paladins. Lathaar and Jerico play very special roles in this book, usig their spiritual powers, called Elholads, within their swords and shield.
Through the past books the reader sees how Qurrah was the brains of the brothers and Harruq was the brawn, always at his brothers side to protect, while Qurrah pursued to become a dark mage. Book 2 showed them meeting the loves of their lives and separating, becoming at odds with each other, and then eventually becoming enemies.
The Death of Promises leads the reader into an epic battle of good vs. evil, and pits brother against brother. It also brings together two Goddesses, both having the power to destroy destiny itself, and each other. The book ends with a great battle, one side being overwhelmed by the other (but I won't spoil it and tell you which one), and thus retreating to heal and count their losses - for the moment.
Dalglish is an author to watch.
Through the past books the reader sees how Qurrah was the brains of the brothers and Harruq was the brawn, always at his brothers side to protect, while Qurrah pursued to become a dark mage. Book 2 showed them meeting the loves of their lives and separating, becoming at odds with each other, and then eventually becoming enemies.
The Death of Promises leads the reader into an epic battle of good vs. evil, and pits brother against brother. It also brings together two Goddesses, both having the power to destroy destiny itself, and each other. The book ends with a great battle, one side being overwhelmed by the other (but I won't spoil it and tell you which one), and thus retreating to heal and count their losses - for the moment.
Dalglish is an author to watch.
January 27, 2013
Man, Dalglish, you're enough to make a person crazy!
Another solid entry in the Half-Orc series, The Death of Promises (TDP) is tremendous fun. As is the case with his other books, TDP is loaded with terrific action, mighty spells, chuckles and disappointment. This book focuses heavily on the somewhat-depressing-but-always-perplexing Qurrah (and his little psycho girl, whose name needn't be mentioned), and evokes the kinds of emotions you're accustomed to feeling when he's around.
There's huge satisfaction in this book, as we are finally learning what Qurrah's love interest truly IS, discovering more about Ashur's paladins, Karak's black tool bags, and the orcs of lands afar.
Maybe more than any of the other books so far, this one will leave you cursing for the next one. Don't expect the tale to conclude here, and don't expect a nice, cozy conclusion that'll let you take the month off.
It's a terrific read with terrific characters, terrific action and a truly fascinating world.
Another solid entry in the Half-Orc series, The Death of Promises (TDP) is tremendous fun. As is the case with his other books, TDP is loaded with terrific action, mighty spells, chuckles and disappointment. This book focuses heavily on the somewhat-depressing-but-always-perplexing Qurrah (and his little psycho girl, whose name needn't be mentioned), and evokes the kinds of emotions you're accustomed to feeling when he's around.
There's huge satisfaction in this book, as we are finally learning what Qurrah's love interest truly IS, discovering more about Ashur's paladins, Karak's black tool bags, and the orcs of lands afar.
Maybe more than any of the other books so far, this one will leave you cursing for the next one. Don't expect the tale to conclude here, and don't expect a nice, cozy conclusion that'll let you take the month off.
It's a terrific read with terrific characters, terrific action and a truly fascinating world.
July 26, 2012
Combat, combat, and more combat. It goes on. And on. And on. For much of the final third of this book I adopted a new reading technique: Read the first and last sentence of each paragraph, and skip the bits in between. I don't feel like I missed out on anything.
I grew tired of Qurrah and Tessanna having to stop for a shag every time they looked at each other. I get it.. they share an insatiable lust. But really, it got rather repetitive after the eighth time.
And that pretty much sums up my feelings on this book: Repetitive. And add, unsatisfying.
It's unlikely that I'll continue into book #4 of this series.
I grew tired of Qurrah and Tessanna having to stop for a shag every time they looked at each other. I get it.. they share an insatiable lust. But really, it got rather repetitive after the eighth time.
And that pretty much sums up my feelings on this book: Repetitive. And add, unsatisfying.
It's unlikely that I'll continue into book #4 of this series.
January 13, 2011
Book three in the series. I didn't find any enjoyment in this book. It further tells the story of the good guys, in their defense of the town/soon to be world. You know ahead of time which of the token characters will die, as they have little to no parts in the book, other than filler. The rest of the heros are never in trouble, never threat of dying, and are basically immortalized. Unfulfilling read.
February 21, 2011
A bit of an improvement in terms of writing style from Books 1 and 2, but still not up to the level I had hoped for. See my review for previous books for the full details.
This book upped the ante again with bigger everything, and did deliver on some bigger writing quality as well. I'll probably come back to the series again after a break to see if a pause gives me a better insight (and if I forget about the previous books).
This book upped the ante again with bigger everything, and did deliver on some bigger writing quality as well. I'll probably come back to the series again after a break to see if a pause gives me a better insight (and if I forget about the previous books).
September 29, 2010
This series is really just improving more and more the farther into it that I read. Overall the book was deftly written and the characters continued to be fleshed out. I flew through this book and cannot wait for the next one. If you're a lover of fantasy, you can't go wrong with this series. Excellent read!
November 20, 2013
I really had to force myself to finish this and that with a lot of skimming. The series seems too drawn out and there is way too much violence for no real purpose other than to prove over and over that the necromancer brother is falling further into the dark side. I will go to book 4 out of doggedness but I don't feel this is as good as his Watcher stories.
April 11, 2015
The death and mayhem continues and the story is still captivating and making me forget to sleep. It's all good :)
Just purchased the 4th and 5th book, plus the Shadowance and Paladins series as well. Dalglish is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
Just purchased the 4th and 5th book, plus the Shadowance and Paladins series as well. Dalglish is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
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April 4, 2011easy to read and entertaining. nothing new though.
June 29, 2017
Dark, I'll give it a rest, let it settle, then read the next one.
July 21, 2013
this book was a real page turner:-) dalglish is the man
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December 16, 2013Dark and enticing
great continuation of the story. it seems our writer's skill grows with each book. I look forward to reading the next instalment.
great continuation of the story. it seems our writer's skill grows with each book. I look forward to reading the next instalment.
September 26, 2016
Great
The story and storytelling were great in this book. Loved it. Really picked up from the last book. Can't wait to read the next one.
The story and storytelling were great in this book. Loved it. Really picked up from the last book. Can't wait to read the next one.
March 6, 2012
A constantly improving series. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes from here.
July 24, 2013
Read all the books and found it a great way to spend some time on the different journeys
August 8, 2013
Better and better :)
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