Fireshaper's Doom

David Sullivan #2

by Tom Deitz

Kidnapped by a vengeful Faerie and brought to the land of flames, David Sullivan, a mortal boy, must again face his archenemy, the Windmaster

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Magic, Science Fiction Fantasy

290 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Thomas Franklin Deitz (January 17, 1952- April 27, 2009) was an American novelist from Georgia. He had a B.A. and M.A. in medieval English from University of Georgia. He was the author of the "Soulsmith Trilogy," comprised of the books Soulsmith , Dreambuilder , and Wordwright . He also wrote a popular series consisting of Windmaster's Bane , Fireshaper's Doom , Darkthunder's Way , Sunshaker's War , Stoneskin's Revenge , Ghostcountry's Wrath , Dreamseeker's Road , Landslayer's Law , and Warstalker's Track . His stand-alone novel The Gryphon King centers around a few of the characters from the later novels in the last series mentioned.

Deitz also won the Phoenix Award in 2007. This award is given at the annual DeepSouthCon to a professional who has done a great deal for Southern Fandom.

Deitz was a well-liked college instructor as well, with stints as an adjunct English faculty member at Gainesville State College, Lanier Tech, and Tri-County Community College, and received a tenure-track appointment as assistant professor in Fall 2008 at Gainesville State College. He was recognized as GSC's adjunct faculty member of the year in 2008.

In addition to writing, Deitz's creative outlets included visual art (murals, fantasy art, and more); drama (with minor roles in a number of community and college productions); model automobile collecting; costumery; and other pursuits via the Society for Creative Anachronism. He was a founding member of the SCA's Barony of Bryn Madoc.

Deitz died on Monday, April 27 2009 of heart failure. He had a heart attack in January of this year and was a candidate to receive a Ventricular assist device (VAD) but had suffered too much damage to his heart for the device to be implanted.
(From Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Mitchell Friedman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A reread. I wanted to like this more on a re-read. And I'm not sure if it was me right now or the book that was the issue. I don't live in Georgia anymore and don't have the same affinity for the North Georgia Mountain area that I used to. I'm quite a bit removed from the age of the main characters. I don't read quite as much fantasy and it's been awhile since I read much Celtic inspired anything. But the book dragged in spots and just never felt like a joy to read. The characters hinted at becoming an interesting varied band but they never quite turned real. And the villains were kind of cardboard. And yet the plot was fine as were much of the details. Maybe I'll have better luck with the sequel. 3.5 of 5.

[Sean Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sequel to the original book about David Sullivan proved worth the purchase price. This time he runs afoul of Windmaster's twin sister, and she's seriously crazy! That's only part of the story as David is pressed onto a quest against his will by a threat against his loved ones. A fun adventure, but reading the first book is definitely necessary to fully enjoy this tale.

[Norman Howe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have now read two books in this series, and am beginning to warm up to it. The modern teen hijinks are almost formulaic, as is the Celtic Mythology, the high elves, and the dynastic scheming.

Putting the two together creates a whole new dynamic. It's a Fairy Soap Opera. Lord of the Rings: 90210.

[James]

The magic, the mystery, and the spellbinding quest continue in this stunning sequel to Tom Deitz's first novel, Windmaster's Bane. Fireshaper's Doom finds David and his friends once again snared in the treachery of the immortal Sidhe. Original.

[Mrsculpepper · Rating 4 out of 5]

there's a flying ship made of fire. david sullivan's adventures with fairies continue to be very exciting.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Fionchadd's mother and Ailill's sister find out about the former's death and the latter's punishment. They both go looking for revenge. One to avenge her son's death, one to free her brother and kill the human she felt was responsible for his humiliation. So when David disappears, Liz, Uncle Dale, Alec, and Gary go hunting first David, and then Ailill and his sister Fionna. Whilst David goes on a quest for Morwyn to steal the Horn of Annwyn from Lugh.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contemporary kids, magic, Celtic stuff, fairy-types. I followed Deitz into the second book of his series of likable wonder and was glad, but not awed.

[Gavin1112 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It´s pretty good, on page 108 and fell asleep reading.

[Aithein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, going back down the path of this series. The second in the series definitely shows more development in the plot lines.