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Dwarven Ruby: Book
Four of Sword of Heavens by Richard S. Tuttle
Commentary:
"Enjoyed
the read highly recommended 5 stars."
Once again Writer Tuttle’s fertile imagination
holds him in good stead. Dwarven Ruby is filled with all the
calenture, fervor of setting and page turning fast paced drama found
in the previous offerings crafted by this talented author. Dwarven
Ruby brings the reader further into a land where
disingenuousness, hegemony and magic rule. We are treated to an
enduring saga peopled with characters who continue to advance,
evolve and improve in detail with each new offering. Champions have
become even more dauntless. Miscreants are more villainous. The
young and intrepid have aged, perhaps mellowed a bit but have not
lost the gallant verve of spirit.
This well written work showcases Tuttle’s fiery
passion for the genre. Puissant motivations, propensity for
ingeniously interwoven story line, suspenseful lavishly drawn
settings are all part and parcel of what we have come to expect from
this clever writer. The reader is drawn straight into the ongoing
tale from the opening paragraph of this installment and is carried
along on an exciting scramble past those who are determined to stop
the Prince of Alcea any cost. Interest is sustained right down to
the last line when we find Master Khatama has once again sustained a
collapse.
Synopsis: (May reveal
much of the plot)
The saga of the Sword of Heavens continues as The
Alcea Rangers move forward in their mission to retrieve the objects
needed to send the darkness shrouding the land into oblivion for all
time. This particular episode opens as Arik gazes up at the night
sky. Tossing a glass bead into the fire produces a smoke indicating
where the quest will lead next. The gem stone the group must now
find is the Dwarven Ruby. Tedi is heartened to know that his
abducted mother is held not far from where he and the stalwart
Ranger band are encamped. Master Khatama with the aid of Tanya and
Jenneva is restored to better health. His memory is shaky however
the mage is alive. Setting out with Boris, Nikki and Bin-lu Tedi
vows to bring Lara to safety or die in the attempt. The Rangers face
a host of problems of their own as they once again face goblins,
ogres and Sarac’s Ravens. Fire glue, magic, lost memory all play
an integral part in this tale. Prince Midge once more serves as the
eyes and ears for Arik as the heir continues to thwart Sarac and his
evil plans. With the return of the ruby the Darkness is moved
further from the people Sarac has tormented for so long.
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