The Waterborn (Chosen of the Changeling, Book 1)

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Summary: The journey of a mataphysical hero
Review: This book breeds ancient myths entwined with new ones. The journey of misguided youth turns our hero Perkar into a man with a wealth of experience to confront his enemy, the Changeling. The idea of a river god eating the body of a stream goddess, as the main reason to kill the river god is just wild. The river being absolute power is one of the main themes running through, all around there is a god for every nature aspect around in this world. The background for the gods are nurtured from ancient Indian beliefs. Hezhi, a young heroine, goes through her own journey to discover her true purpose in her life. Two paths that lead to each other and both grow as individuals when they clash together in the end.

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Summary: This will keep you up late reading
Review: This book is a fine effort by the author. It kept my attention rivetted to the pages following the exploits of the hero as well as his development from a callow youth into a man. His arrogance and selfishness are very human, and it makes him easy to sympathise with, although there are times when it's hard to like him. but that's what makes the book good - it's central character is very believable. Another plus is that the author's writing style is pleasantly direct and there are few distractions to the central story. It's a book well worth picking up and keeping.

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Summary: ...
Review: This book was truly remarkable. There was never a dull moment I really recommend this book and its sequel Blackgod they are two really good books.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is a fantasitic book. The world is richer than life with it's fantastic creatures, Gods and peoples. This is my favorite novel of all time. It is truly beautiful.

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Summary: EXCELLENT, FABULOUS BOOK. DID NOT DISAPPOINT
Review: WATERBORN sat on my bookshelf for awhile, untouched. Then one day after reading another great review I began to read....and read....and read.... and before I knew it I was absorbed in this fabulous tale. I have recommended it to everyone I know and can't wait to read the sequel!

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Summary: Refreshing
Review: What makes Keyes original is his use of Native American beliefs and religious examples to develop a scenario different from the typical Good Creater, bad Evil Satan-like entity. Gods and Goddesses, of large and small influence, play a decided role in meddling with humans. A fun, fast read.