My review of Rosalie Skinner's Book 5 in her
Chronicles of Caleath
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This is a fast paced novel trapping the reader in a full-on
experience of the power and intensity that dark magic has, especially on the
immortal Caleath as he battles with forces of evil.
In his mission to rescue the
Kentorian princess, Corrine, and to save the planet Allorn from
invaders, Caleath is thrust back into the deadly game. Caleath becomes Tag in
order to hide his identity. When exposed, he suffers great physical pain from his
enemies, but his impossible struggle to contain the vengeful warrior, Wrath,
within himself, ignites a bloodlust he abhors and threatens to destroy his last
feeble grip on innocence and compassion.
Ms Skinner’s beautiful writing and vivid imagination
delivers an amazing other world filled with such memorable characters as Merkatt,
the dragon Queen; Tallowbrand, the ghost
archmarge; and the dreaded dark lord, Cassius, who wears a cloak that absorbs
light and power. We also welcome back Caleath’s loyal friends, among them Penwryt
the wizard; Gwilt; Raul; Etham; Jenna, the young witch bethrothed to Spider
with the mismatched eyes; and Joel a young wizard. Ms Skinner skilfully uses
violent Nature as the atmospheric backdrop to the violence in this story, so
that Nature is almost a character in itself.
Strap yourself in for another exhilarating, fabulous
adventure in a fantasy world like no other, teeming with vibrant life. You’ll
keep coming back for more of this series The Chronicles of Caleath.
