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Summary: Comment on what some of the reviewers have been saying
Review: Some of the reviewers, including the one from "Publisher's Weekly", have been saying that Raina is Raif's widowed mother. She is not. She never had a child of her own. She was the wife of Mace's Uncle. Mace's Uncle, former chief of Clan Blackhail, was killed at the same time that Raif's father was killed on that hunting party. Raif's mother died when Raif was 8 or 9 according to "Cavern of Black Ice" giving birth to Effie. Raina married Mace in order to keep the clan from coming totally under Mace's control.
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Summary: She does it again!
Review: The book picks up right where the first one ended, some thing most authors can't pull off. From a guy thats read nothing but fantasy... alot of fantasy! This book and the series it self is another most read from a great author. Hopefully, she stik with tradition and keep the series short, another thing most authors can't/don't pull off (not to say a long series is no good but limits are needed).
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Summary: strong epic fantasy
Review: Though they know this is probably their last stand as a people, the Sull prepare for war. Their only hope of defeating the overwhelmingly superior forces of the Endlords resides in their most sacred warrior the Reach, but Ash March is nowhere in sight, as she was not raised amidst her tribe.Meanwhile Raif Sevrance remains a hunted outcast from his Clan Blackhail for accusing the new chief of arranging the assassinations of their respective fathers. However, he can no longer brood over his fate and what he lost because his destiny resides with Ash. Together they may save a world; separately both will die. Raif must find her, but that means traveling through the most feared place on the orb, the Want where the Fortress of Grey Ice lies. If he is fortunate to reach his destination with certain death at every step, then his quest to save a world begins. Still without Ash and her power at his side even early success will prove futile. Though a second book in a trilogy, A FORTRESS OF GREY ICE avoids the filler feel of many middle tales by moving the quest forward with exciting adventures. The key to this book is the lead charcaters and the various races that seem genuine; this makes the world seem very real. The introduction will help readers like this reviewer remember what happened before, but it is better to re-read the first novel (see A CAVERN OF BLACK ICE). Fans of epic fantasy will enjoy this powerful entry and look forward to the final tale, hopefully with less of a time lapse, but of the same quality. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Exceptional!!!
Review: While I dread the delay in the continuation of the story, Ms. Jones' writing has taken on such a tangible depth that I think I could almost wait as long for the next installment, if this is what one can expect (but please...). For this reader, she has beguiled me with the possibilites this world holds. Few authors have the subtle ability to tantalize your imagination with hidden mystery. Your imagination will get a thourough workout here. As characters interact throughout this story, you find yourself constantly asking yourself questions about the history, places, people & events, some of which are only hinted at. She has set the stage for an epic tale and I hope Ms. Jones will take us on a long ride this time... Bravo! A book worth savoring!
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Summary: Angus Lok
Review: You know what, these books are really good and i cant wait for the next one to come out. I really believe that Jones rights such great details and it makes me actually feel inside the book. I cant wait to see what Lok is going to do about the death of his family. It seems to me that is one man you dont want to mess with.
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