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Summary: Occult fiction at its best, in a modern setting.
Review: I first read this book simply because I have enjoyed all of Katherine Kurtz's other works to date. As soon as I had finished it I wanted another one. Kurtz and Harris write a plausible occult novel that is set in a modern day Scotland. I do hope that ours is not like it or that if it is that there are really Hunting Lodges such as that described in the book to help protect people from the Dark side of humanity. As one would expect, the characters are both believable and interesting. You really care what happens to them and want to know more. Fortunately for us they have acceded to our wishes and there are now four books in the series with a fifth one on the way. If you're like me and look for good series to read you won't want to pass up on this one. But even if you're not into reading series you'll enjoy this book. It is both exciting and intriguing
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Summary: Superb - a must read!
Review: I hadn't read anything by Kurtz until picking up the Adept,
though I am a fan of SF&F. I found myself immediately
drawn into a beautifully twisted plot filled with excellent
characters and wonderful images.
I couldn't put the book down until the very end, and found myself wanting the story to continue. (Good thing
this is the first book of a series!)
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Summary: MORE MORE MORE
Review: I loved "Dagger Magic" and the other Adept novels. I would not recomend it for serious reading, but it is fun and imaginative, and had interesting devolopments of the Adept World View. Some readers may be put off by it's glimpse in the life of Adam Sinclair Style, and the fact that the supposed main focus of the book is stuck in the last quarter of it. I still found my emotions aroused, and my imagination put to the test. Perhaps it should not go down in literary history, but it has inspired me to read the other Adept books, I have already read the first one.
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Summary: This book is an extremely imaginative blend.
Review: I loved "Dagger Magic" and the other Adept novels. I would not recomend it for serious reading, but it is fun and imaginative, and had interesting devolopments of the Adept World View. Some readers may be put off by it's glimpse in the life of Adam Sinclair Style, and the fact that the supposed main focus of the book is stuck in the last quarter of it. I still found my emotions aroused, and my imagination put to the test. Perhaps it should not go down in literary history, but it has inspired me to read the other Adept books, I have already read the first one.
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Summary: You can't put this book down.
Review: I read "The Adept" because it was written by Katherine Kurtz. I have read some of her works before and liked them alot. Well, to put it frankly, she has done it again. "The Adept" is an occult mystery with attitude. The characters are intelligent and you can't help but like them. The mystery is well written and woven in with the other threads of the story so well, that you want to keep turning that next page. The magic and fantasy aspects are so well crafted that they just could be plausible. Everything in his book works. Nothing is tacked on just to fill pages. "The Adept" might keep you up at night, just like any good mystery should
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Summary: One of the Best Books I've ever read
Review: I recently finished the Lord of the Rings series, and was looking for something else exciting to read. I looked through my bookshelf and found one entitled "The Adept". I remembered doing a book report about this book. I read about 4 chapters into it, and got bored. I just made something up in the report. Well, the other day, I picked it up and started reading. It was so good, I was up until at least 11:30 each night reading! My praise to Katherine Kurtz. I've never read any book by her, but now I am looking for many others. If you're out there, Katherine, great job!!
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Summary: Exceptional
Review: I usually don't read a book more than once. This entire series I have read twice so far and will probably read again. I only hope that more will be written.
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Summary: Bravo!
Review: Katherine Kurtz' amazing talent for creating vivid fiction worlds has certainly not deserted her in this work with Deborah Turner-Harris. Her devotion to accuracy in history and geography are amazing.This FIRST novel in this particular series (although connected to her previous works) is a wonderful introduction to the world of the story, and some very compelling characters. Set aside some time to immerse yourself in the world of the Adept, and enjoy the ride...
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Summary: Wonderfully written
Review: Kurtz gives us a story about three men, the powers they hold, and the treausre there trying to keep hidden. While the title The Adept refers to Adam Sinclair, doctor and Master of the Hunt, the story really revolves around a man named Peregrine who discovers a chilling talent that almost makes him commit suicide-the ability to see things as they once were. Travelling all over Scotland Adam, Peregrine, and Adams Second (sorry can't recall his name) they chase a group of evil sorcerers who search for a treasure of power. I now own the entire series and while each book is different they are definatly worth reading.
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Summary: A great book!
Review: Like all of Kurtz's work, these two authors have put together a wonderful scenario, placed a riveting story within it and given it life and believability with what appears to be very solid background research. A great book & series!
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