Moons' Dreaming (The Children of the Rock Duology, 1)

Rating:
Summary: spectacular epic fantasy
Review: In Sitrene the old traditions remain in place. The Shapers protect the Keepers from the magical beasts. A union between a Keeper and a Shaper can lead to the birthing of Dreamers, who protect the realm from other dimension creatures who want to destroy humankind. King Sene's son is expected to marry his keeper's foster daughter, but she chooses to love the monarch causing dissension.

In Dherrica, Palle declares that his nephew Prince Pirse killed his mother the queen. The Keepers protect the Prince because he fights monsters and Abstainers who would hurt them. A wizard sends him to Doran a keeper woman in the hopes they will have a Dreamer child if they ever stop squabbling long enough to mate. King Palle's rule is so ineffective anarchy is coming.

In Rhenlan, the king is dying and his heir Prince Damon accepts no defiance. When his sister Vray disobeys him, she is banished to a horrible place. The Dreamers rescue her and place her with a keep family to heal. The young men are forcibly conscripted into the army and the guards take what they want from the villagers. Prince Damon is a nasty dictator leading his nation to the brink of civil war.

MOON'S DREAMING is a spectacular epic fantasy about three kingdoms where culture, tradition, and overall well being are being destroyed by ineffective or abusive leaders. The magic appears genuine and the varying groups enhance one another, provide additional depth to a multilayered strong tale. Readers will look forward to dancing to the follow-up "Dream" as Margaret Krause and Susan Sizemore will continue the stories of the next generation coming into power.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: spectacular epic fantasy
Review: In Sitrene the old traditions remain in place. The Shapers protect the Keepers from the magical beasts. A union between a Keeper and a Shaper can lead to the birthing of Dreamers, who protect the realm from other dimension creatures who want to destroy humankind. King Sene's son is expected to marry his keeper's foster daughter, but she chooses to love the monarch causing dissension.

In Dherrica, Palle declares that his nephew Prince Pirse killed his mother the queen. The Keepers protect the Prince because he fights monsters and Abstainers who would hurt them. A wizard sends him to Doran a keeper woman in the hopes they will have a Dreamer child if they ever stop squabbling long enough to mate. King Palle's rule is so ineffective anarchy is coming.

In Rhenlan, the king is dying and his heir Prince Damon accepts no defiance. When his sister Vray disobeys him, she is banished to a horrible place. The Dreamers rescue her and place her with a keep family to heal. The young men are forcibly conscripted into the army and the guards take what they want from the villagers. Prince Damon is a nasty dictator leading his nation to the brink of civil war.

MOON'S DREAMING is a spectacular epic fantasy about three kingdoms where culture, tradition, and overall well being are being destroyed by ineffective or abusive leaders. The magic appears genuine and the varying groups enhance one another, provide additional depth to a multilayered strong tale. Readers will look forward to dancing to the follow-up "Dream" as Margaret Krause and Susan Sizemore will continue the stories of the next generation coming into power.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: A Must Read
Review: This book (and it's brother) is a must-read, I'm so happy they are publishing it
in hard cover, now I know what I'll get my friend for xmas this year!
Really a wonderful book, I can't recommend it enough. be sure to read
the two books of the duology... you're in for a treat!

Rating:
Summary: Grand epic fantasy a Must Read!
Review: This book hooked me from the opening paragraph, immediately drawing me in to the fascinating world, and the emotional struggles of an honorable man serving men without honor. I particularly liked how the same basic conflict (disbelief and turning away from the old ways) was played out among the three sets of princes/princesses in three different ways, allowing for a very in depth exploration of the subject, and the acknowledgment that there is no black or white, only shades of gray. Abandoning the laws is not the answer, but neither is slavish adherence and blind belief.

The fantasy world was a delight, the characters engrossing, and the story compelling. This is a must read book for both fans of fantasy and of romance.