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The Elementals

The Elementals

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: solid cautionary ?anthology?
Review: "Water". The melting of the ice caps leads to the great flood destroying Atlantis. Few survive the calamity, but Kesair leads the small band in a desperate search for land that takes them to Emerald Isle in hopes of starting over

"Fire". If you can make it in the palaces of Crete, you can make it anywhere thinks talented musician Meriones. When the volcano erupts, spewing fire everywhere, Meriones struggles not just to survive, but to rethink his philosophy of life. He now understands that man proposes, nature disposes.

"Earth". Good old Earth allegedly has no feelings as mankind goes about destroying it. Tell New England housewife Annie Murphy that Earth lacks compassion as she is the demanded sacrifice or else the planet has nasty plans for mankind.

"Air". Several millenniums have passed since Kesair survived the sinking of Atlantis. The Earth has seen what man has done and become. George Burningfeather leads the final battle of survival though it seems obvious that mankind's reign is done.

This is a cautionary "anthology" consisting of four warning novellas that if humanity does not change and take care of the planet, the Earth will react. The first two tales are incredibly powerful ancient historical stories that adhere to the warning theme inside an exciting narrative. The "Earth" story seems a bit flat compared to the previous duo while the "Air' contribution will leave readers breathless. Superb admonitory ecological allegory that not so gaily asks, "What's Going On" while forewarning that "in the Year 2525..."

Harriet Klausner

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: solid cautionary ¿anthology¿
Review: "Water". The melting of the ice caps leads to the great flood destroying Atlantis. Few survive the calamity, but Kesair leads the small band in a desperate search for land that takes them to Emerald Isle in hopes of starting over

"Fire". If you can make it in the palaces of Crete, you can make it anywhere thinks talented musician Meriones. When the volcano erupts, spewing fire everywhere, Meriones struggles not just to survive, but to rethink his philosophy of life. He now understands that man proposes, nature disposes.

"Earth". Good old Earth allegedly has no feelings as mankind goes about destroying it. Tell New England housewife Annie Murphy that Earth lacks compassion as she is the demanded sacrifice or else the planet has nasty plans for mankind.

"Air". Several millenniums have passed since Kesair survived the sinking of Atlantis. The Earth has seen what man has done and become. George Burningfeather leads the final battle of survival though it seems obvious that mankind's reign is done.

This is a cautionary "anthology" consisting of four warning novellas that if humanity does not change and take care of the planet, the Earth will react. The first two tales are incredibly powerful ancient historical stories that adhere to the warning theme inside an exciting narrative. The "Earth" story seems a bit flat compared to the previous duo while the "Air' contribution will leave readers breathless. Superb admonitory ecological allegory that not so gaily asks, "What's Going On" while forewarning that "in the Year 2525..."

Harriet Klausner

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A thought-provoking, interesting read. I recommend.
Review: At first I didn't understand that it was four shorter stories, each focusing on an element. I was a bit disappointed because I truly wanted more to read in regards to the first two stories. I was also a bit disappointed with the dark and hopeless way the fourth story was told, but the last sentence and what it implicated sent chills up my spine and made this a very very good book. I also like the way each story was connected to the one before it. I recommend it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A thought-provoking, interesting read. I recommend.
Review: At first I didn't understand that it was four shorter stories, each focusing on an element. I was a bit disappointed because I truly wanted more to read in regards to the first two stories. I was also a bit disappointed with the dark and hopeless way the fourth story was told, but the last sentence and what it implicated sent chills up my spine and made this a very very good book. I also like the way each story was connected to the one before it. I recommend it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One with our Earth Mother
Review: At first it was a mystery, as to where you are being taken. As you read further and further you start get the feeling and then the connection to Mother Earth, which starts to pervade you thoughts and with the final chapter you suddenly are in awe of what Morgan has created. An equal to creation stories in the Bible but much easier to read. Fascinating and exciting and very, very well done.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: elements
Review: COOL BOOK 4 STORIES IN 1 FIRST TWO BEING THE BEST .WELL WORTH A READ GIVES A NEW TWIST ON SAVING THE PLANET.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A little off her usual beaten track
Review: Not a word about Ireland in this one, which is different for this author especially. Not a bad read either, definitely thought-provoking.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A little off her usual beaten track
Review: Not a word about Ireland in this one, which is different for this author especially. Not a bad read either, definitely thought-provoking.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Captivating from beginning to end.. to beginning.
Review: Simply a masterpiece. What initially looks like a collection of short stories becomes a single masterful piece which brings the elements to life and leaves the reader with a sense of awe. Nobody could have done it better!

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Really 2 and a half stars
Review: The first two stories in the book are very well written, and I had no problems at all finishing them. In fact, it was hard to stop reading until I hit the third story. From that point on, the book went on a downward spiral. If possible, I recommend borrowing the book from a friend and sticking to the first half of the novel. You won't miss much by skipping the last half.


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