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Summary: Surprised as hell
Review: A friend recomended another of Simon's books, I was thuroughly impressed. Ivanhoe didn't look like anything I would like at all, but was looking for more of his stuff and most is out of print. He is nothing less than a master at his craft, a real professional. In plot and style I would never go for this, but he just does it so damn well! This book flashs by like what should have been an early eighties T.V. show, and yet is full of jems for any fantasy fan. He has some of the best tournamental compitions (jousting, archery, etc)scenes I'v ever read. He pulls it off, though, in a way that never bogs down for a second. Can't reccomend high enough! Go look for the rest of the series, I am. (There's eight of them, yes!)
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Summary: Thank the Lord
Review: At last the Time Wars will be reprinted. I've only been able to get the first four and No#6 , nothing else (and that took many years of searching). I guess I wouldn't have continued/hoping to find the books if I'd didn't think much of it.
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Summary: The series finally returns!!
Review: I am extremely pleased to see the Time Wars Series return to print. I had "borrowed" my brother's copies many years ago and have sought for my own books with no real results. Until now... The typographical errors are a bit distracting, but the supurb writing and great story make for excellent reading. I highly encourage anyone with a love for history to pick up this series.
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Summary: The first book in my all-time favorite time-travel series!
Review: I found "The Ivanhoe Gambit" in a used book store back around '90 and absolutely devoured it! It took about a year (and a chance meeting with the author) to collect the rest of the books in the series. If you like tightly written time-travel stories, the idea of adventure and intrigue in a fascinating medieval setting, plus a great set of interesting and believable characters, GET THIS BOOK! And, while you can, collect all the other books in the series and become a Time Wars addict like me. More, Simon--please!
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Summary: The Time Commandos Series in General
Review: I have had the pleasure of reading this entire series of books, and truly enjoyed them all. What I enjoy the most about the books is the blending of history and scifi in such a seamless storyline, or the blending of two different stories into one storyline. The reserch and skill that this requires is wonderful. I would recommend these books to anyone. Hawke fans should also check out his Wizard series as well. Titles to look for are The Wizard of Whitechaple or The Wizard of Sunset Strip. These stories combine the Pendragon legend of King Arthur and Merlin set in the future. Merlin brings a new source of power to the world MAGIC. Try them, they are very entertaining.
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Summary: This entire series is first rate
Review: I originally read this series when it first came out. I have been searching for replacement copies for about a year now, and am thrilled that they are being re-released.This series has much to teach just about anyone, in my opinion, from quantum physics to history. I found it enthralling, exciting, and insightful. I would recommend this series to any teenager to spark more than just a passing interest in history. Also I would recommend it to anyone interested in more than a passing knowledge of temporal theories. Thanks so much Mr. Hawke, for bringing this series back, and I look forward eagerly to any further works on this subject you deem worthy to write.
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Summary: LOTS OF FUN, LOTS OF TYPOS, BUT A GREAT READ!
Review: I was very surprised by this book. I had never heard of the "Time Wars" series and bought it based on the recommendations I read on Amazon. I was not disappointed and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Yes, the text is rife with typos, but still I found it to be a great read and a lotta fun. If you're interested in fantasy, sci-fi, history, historical legend, and action all rolled into a fascinating (and original) time-travel story then you'll like this book. I deduct 1 star for all the typos though... they gotta put out a proofed edition.
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Summary: LOTS OF FUN, LOTS OF TYPOS, BUT A GREAT READ!
Review: I was very surprised by this book. I had never heard of the "Time Wars" series and bought it based on the recommendations I read on Amazon. I was not disappointed and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Yes, the text is rife with typos, but still I found it to be a great read and a lotta fun. If you're interested in fantasy, sci-fi, history, historical legend, and action all rolled into a fascinating (and original) time-travel story then you'll like this book. I deduct 1 star for all the typos though... they gotta put out a proofed edition.
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Summary: LOTS OF FUN, LOTS OF TYPOS, BUT A GREAT READ!
Review: I was very surprised by this book. I had never heard of the "Time Wars" series and bought it based on the recommendations I read on Amazon. I was not disappointed and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Yes, the text is rife with typos, but still I found it to be a great read and a lotta fun. If you're interested in fantasy, sci-fi, history, historical legend, and action all rolled into a fascinating (and original) time-travel story then you'll like this book. I deduct 1 star for all the typos though... they gotta put out a proofed edition.
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Summary: Groat stery, but lots of typographical orrers!
Review: If you can wade through and dicipher all the typos, this is a very enjoyable book.
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