Stands a Shadow
Col Buchanan
Tor, Nov 8 2011, $24.99
ISBN: 9780765331069
The Roshun order sent aging master assassin Ash and his apprentice Nico on a suicide mission to kill the son of the Holy Matriarch ruler of Mann Empire. They succeed but Nico dies at the hands of Sasheen in the endeavor (see Farlander). In retaliation the Holy Empire of Mann destroys the Roshun before turning its full attention to the siege of the city of Bar-Khos.
Sasheen leads the empire’s armies against thr besieged city Bar Khos. General Marsalas Creed defends the city, but lacks the force to defeat the invaders; while his allies fear assisting him knowing how brutal Sasheen retaliates. Ash feeling survivor guilt and a need to avenge his late acolyte, vows to kill the Matriarch or die trying. His plan is to “join” the army of Mann as they prepare to breach Bar Khos.
The second Heart of the World military fantasy (see Farlander) is an exciting epic thriller that focuses on war in the fully developed Buchanan world. The story line is action although frequently changing viewpoints slows down the overall pace. Still readers will enjoy joining the raging suicidal assassin as he converges on Bar Khos in order to kill Sasheen.
Harriet Klausner
Col Buchanan
Tor, Nov 8 2011, $24.99
ISBN: 9780765331069
The Roshun order sent aging master assassin Ash and his apprentice Nico on a suicide mission to kill the son of the Holy Matriarch ruler of Mann Empire. They succeed but Nico dies at the hands of Sasheen in the endeavor (see Farlander). In retaliation the Holy Empire of Mann destroys the Roshun before turning its full attention to the siege of the city of Bar-Khos.
Sasheen leads the empire’s armies against thr besieged city Bar Khos. General Marsalas Creed defends the city, but lacks the force to defeat the invaders; while his allies fear assisting him knowing how brutal Sasheen retaliates. Ash feeling survivor guilt and a need to avenge his late acolyte, vows to kill the Matriarch or die trying. His plan is to “join” the army of Mann as they prepare to breach Bar Khos.
The second Heart of the World military fantasy (see Farlander) is an exciting epic thriller that focuses on war in the fully developed Buchanan world. The story line is action although frequently changing viewpoints slows down the overall pace. Still readers will enjoy joining the raging suicidal assassin as he converges on Bar Khos in order to kill Sasheen.
Harriet Klausner
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