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Summary: The last guardian
Review: A deadly power burst forth from ancient Atlantis. For the gate of time had been torn open, freeing a cataclysmic evil. Only the last guardian, Jon Shannow, the legendary pistoleer, could shut the deadly portal. But to accomplish this he would have to find the shining Sword of God. I highly recommend this book. Gemmell is perfect again. So go out and buy this book.
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Summary: The last guardian
Review: A deadly power burst forth from ancient Atlantis. For the gate of time had been torn open, freeing a cataclysmic evil. Only the last guardian, Jon Shannow, the legendary pistoleer, could shut the deadly portal. But to accomplish this he would have to find the shining Sword of God. I highly recommend this book. Gemmell is perfect again. So go out and buy this book.
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Summary: More Jon Shannow!
Review: David Gemmell is one of the finest writers in fantasy or anything else, today. The first two books of the Stones of Power series made a gripping story, but it's the ones that have come since that I keep reading and rereading. Jon Shannow is one of the finest characters I've read about: a man of God in a world filled with false religions, a skilled killer who hates killing. Things aren't black and white in this world of the future, as they shouldn't be. Gemmell presents interesting perspectives on both sides of the religion debates, and how a lot of people manipulate religion for what they want. I look forward to reading more Gemmell, especially more Jon Shannow stories.
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Summary: Contemporary fantasy at its best!
Review: Gemmell's commitment to his readers surely shows in his work. He delivers, and you get good action with mind-blowing ideas and concepts. Jon Shannow is the legendary Jerusalem man, feared and hated by many, but those who become close to him get to know the real pain inside him? He hopes not to be a killer, but still, the threats to the peace of the post-apocalyptic world force him to sling gun and shoot away at any evil that lives. He portrays a great world that mixes sci-fi, fantasy and myth. The frequent use of the Bible here is a great idea. And the ironic mix of Shannow as a Bible reader and heroic killer is fascinating. The way Gemmell weaves Bible lore and history together with his own telling of how the 'actual' events happened is cohesive, beautiful and telling. You can't go wrong with his books if you want action-fantasy.
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Summary: The anti hero personified!
Review: Jon Shannow easily mistaken for a post nuclear Clint Eastwood,
is head and shoulders the most calmest man in a fire fight.
After reading his stories there is nothing you could believe he
couldn't do, yet you are astounded with everything he does.
David Gemmell the master of heroic fantasy.
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Summary: Jon Shannow rocks. He makes the Duke and Clint look weak!
Review: Jon Shannow is what every tough guy in the world wants to be. His sense of duty and faith unwavering, his skill unparalleled, nothing could stop the Jerusalem Man. He is a man who does what he thinks is right, when he thinks it. But the conflict within him eats him from inside. Jon Shannow is not a hero like with stars in his eyes holding up a flag, but more like an angel of death who gives out the appropriate penalties whenver they must be given. One of the reasons Jon Shannow always wins is because he always keeps his cool, no matter what he's up against. For this character alon this book is a must have.
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Summary: A nice tale mixing Myth with Timetravelling
Review: This book is great all the way through, following Jon Shannow trying to have a break from being himself. Jon finds himself trying to go to the other side of a large wall where men have been trying to climb and pass with no success, the land seems to be run by lion-men, men have been mysteriuosly turned into walking lions and soon the great beasts of the wild themselves. The sword of God is an interesting part in the story as the reader wonders how sword could be suspended in the air. Also the story has a link with Atlantis as a gateway has opened between the past and the present, a tidal wave aproaches Atlantis with the capabilities of destroying the past and the future.
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Summary: A nice tale mixing Myth with Timetravelling
Review: This book is great all the way through, following Jon Shannow trying to have a break from being himself. Jon finds himself trying to go to the other side of a large wall where men have been trying to climb and pass with no success, the land seems to be run by lion-men, men have been mysteriuosly turned into walking lions and soon the great beasts of the wild themselves. The sword of God is an interesting part in the story as the reader wonders how sword could be suspended in the air. Also the story has a link with Atlantis as a gateway has opened between the past and the present, a tidal wave aproaches Atlantis with the capabilities of destroying the past and the future.
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Summary: Tres Bien
Review: This is far and away Gemmell's best ever. Firstly his portrayal of Jon Shannow. His unwavering faith in his ethical system is all the more astounding because it he doesn't actualy understand it totally. Keeping his cool is the secret of his success. Then Daniel Cade, Shannow's brother who, reacting to the same event that made Shannow an evangelist (the slaughter of their parents) became a notorius bandit leader. As a large army begins to eat into his territory, he claims to be inspired by God to unite the bandits and farmers against the invaders. All in all an excellent book about the power of faith and what people will do if they believe God is on their side (something that applies equally to both sides).
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Summary: Even better than the last...
Review: This was a great book, i loved the way Shannow aged and did get slower instead of staying totally young- although as those who've read it know... there is a twist. the line between good and evil was blurred because the 'Daggers' in particular were sown to be kind of nice. I liked that and I'd give this book an 11 if i could.
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