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Summary: A refreshing fantasy series
Review: I'm very impressed with Daniel Hood's success in placing the traditional detective story in a fantasty setting. I wonder how many fantasy series there are out there that don't revolve around the very much over-used "quest" theme...? Thebook all the usual components of its genre, but they're placed in original situations-- the end result being that, instead of groaning "Another one of these same books again!!", the reader is simply enjoying the story.
Rating:
Summary: A refreshing fantasy series
Review: I'm very impressed with Daniel Hood's success in placing the traditional detective story in a fantasty setting. I wonder how many fantasy series there are out there that don't revolve around the very much over-used "quest" theme...? Thebook all the usual components of its genre, but they're placed in original situations-- the end result being that, instead of groaning "Another one of these same books again!!", the reader is simply enjoying the story.
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Summary: Common elements mixed to a satisfiying end
Review: Murder, Magic and Mystery. Three common elements in fantasy but Daniel Hood's first book in the Liam Rhenford series is an uncommon pleasure.
To look at the cover or read the blurb on the back would lead you to think that this is just another tired fantasy. It's not. Hood brings forth characters that are engaging and real. Our hero has a past that is only alluded to and that aspect helps in creating a solid tale and character. The supporting characters are also well defined and they lend a wonderful feel to the story.
Take an afternoon and read Fanuilh. I think you'll find yourself reaching for the next two books and still wanting more
Rating:
Summary: Common elements mixed to a satisfiying end
Review: Murder, Magic and Mystery. Three common elements in fantasy but Daniel Hood's first book in the Liam Rhenford series is an uncommon pleasure.To look at the cover or read the blurb on the back would lead you to think that this is just another tired fantasy. It's not. Hood brings forth characters that are engaging and real. Our hero has a past that is only alluded to and that aspect helps in creating a solid tale and character. The supporting characters are also well defined and they lend a wonderful feel to the story.Take an afternoon and read Fanuilh. I think you'll find yourself reaching for the next two books and still wanting more
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Summary: Good characters, but a predictable ending.
Review: This book had excellent characters; I really enjoyed meeting Liam, Fanuilh, Coeccias, and the lesser characters, too. Unfortunately, it didn't make a good mystery. I knew how it was going to end from the moment Liam met the killer.
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Summary: Good characters, but a predictable ending.
Review: This book had excellent characters; I really enjoyed meeting Liam, Fanuilh, Coeccias, and the lesser characters, too. Unfortunately, it didn't make a good mystery. I knew how it was going to end from the moment Liam met the killer.
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Summary: A Fantasy Murder Mystery!
Review: When one of Liam's few friends/acquaintances (a wizard) is murdered in his bed, the wizard's familiar bites him on the leg and steals part of his soul. So begins the partnership between Liam Rhenford, a traveler/soldier/poet/historian, and Faniulh, a dog-sized dragon. Faniulh promises to teach Liam some simple spells and such in return for finding Tarquin's (the wizard) murderer. The story isn't long and is quite simple, yet very engaging. The characters are well-fleshed out and cared for and it was fun to read a mystery story in a fantasy setting. This book is the first in the series and comes as part of a trilogy in A Dragon Familiar. If you enjoy fantasy and mystery this is the perfect book for you!
Rating:
Summary: A Fantasy Murder Mystery!
Review: When one of Liam's few friends/acquaintances (a wizard) is murdered in his bed, the wizard's familiar bites him on the leg and steals part of his soul. So begins the partnership between Liam Rhenford, a traveler/soldier/poet/historian, and Faniulh, a dog-sized dragon. Faniulh promises to teach Liam some simple spells and such in return for finding Tarquin's (the wizard) murderer. The story isn't long and is quite simple, yet very engaging. The characters are well-fleshed out and cared for and it was fun to read a mystery story in a fantasy setting. This book is the first in the series and comes as part of a trilogy in A Dragon Familiar. If you enjoy fantasy and mystery this is the perfect book for you!
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