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Summary: Li Gong Meets Errol Flynn
Review: This book is an extraordinary example of co-authors working together to produce a seamless story. I know something about this kind of joint effort having worked with five different co-authors, most recently David Sherman on the Starfist SF series. But "Morevi" is truly an exceptional example of this kind of literary cooperation because I don't believe the two authors have ever met in person -- they did all their work on-line! I'm sure I know which one wrote which character but Mr. Morris and Ms. Lee have so successfully blended their writing styles that the story comes through as if written by only one person. Let me tell you from experience, that is really an accomplishment. What is also outstanding about this book is the fantasy motif that substitutes an Asian myth cycle for the Celtic one that is so common for books in this genre. Kipling would have been delighted. Don't look for high fantasy here, this is red-blooded swashbuckling adventure fantasy by two very talented young writers. I sincerely hope there will be more books from this pair.
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Summary: Morevi: The Chronicles of Rafe and Askana
Review: This book pulled me into the action from the start. The characters are more true to life, the style of writing paints such a visual depiction of everything, there's very good fight scenes and just enough romance without going over the top. The plot has a refreshing feel to it. There were quite a few places that I could not put the book down because I had to find out what came next! It has strong female characters that don't insult my intelligence. Like Harry Potter books, this will be one that I read more than once. Hoping there will be a Morevi II!
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Summary: Sharp tongues, sharp swords, sharp wits
Review: This fantastic fantasy novel, the debut offering for both Lisa Lee and Tee Morris, creeps up on the reader like a dream: there is no escape, nor is there the desire for one. From the very start the characterization and the action are a constant draw on your attention and all you can possibly want is more, not because the story is lacking, but because it is addictive. With a variety of vividly portrayed settings you enter a world that is like no other you have ever seen, meeting there characters that you either love or love to loath. In either case they are masterfully done. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone looking for a rich read and to the authors I would say: Let's see how you intend to top this one... No, really... There better be a sequel : )
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Summary: Unleash Your Inner Pirate!
Review: What fun to read a book that doesn't take itself seriously! Entering into the world of Morevi is like jumping onto a pirate ship out of a 1940's movie. All the heroes are boldly heroic, the villains are black as pitch, and the action is daring and non-stop. At first, the sheer impracticality of the plans the characters concocted took me aback...until I recognized the spirit of fun that pervades the story and realized it was never meant to be realistic. It is, instead, the kind of grand adventure we all enjoyed as children but seldom see any more. After that, I found it to be great fun! The writing is a bit uneven in the early chapters. The authors soon find their stride, however, and the story takes over. The book has it all: action, intrigue, history, and, towards the end, a heartrending romance. All in all, a book you can really kick back and enjoy!
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