Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3396 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-04
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 624 pages

Synopsis
This is the second installment of the "Chronicles of the Necromancer". Having escaped being murdered by his evil brother, Jared, Tris must take control of his magical abilities to summon the dead, and gather an army big enough to claim back the throne of his dead father. But it isn't merely Jared that Tris must combat. The dark mage, Foor Arontala, has schemes to raise the Obsidian King.

Customer Reviews

like so many books could of been great.
this is a frustrating book as it is good and teters on the edge of being great. anoyingly so its a good trye but just not quite there in the vast market of great authers out there. and coupled with a lacklustre and unsatisfying ending. it truly frustrates. its acseptable if you want to just read and kill time but dont expect to laugh out randomly or care about the charecters its just ok.

A decent read but uninspiring
If you liked 'The Summoner' then chances are you'll like this one too as it's pretty much just more of the same. I find Gail Martin's writing style to be mediocre at best and the plotline itself, while entertaining, is rather predictable and leans towards the cliche. That being said I still found it fairly enjoyable and satisfying - the protagonists, while stereotypical and a tad underdeveloped, are likeable enough, and despite the obvious padding the book works up some decent momentum for the final confrontation. Overall I would say that it's a good time-waster if you don't want to have to think too much.

very satisfying but is it all over?
I loved The Summoner and this follow up is just as good. The main characters all get their desserts, sweet or just, depending on whether they are good or evil. And that sums up a good tale, really, the triumph of good over evil - and the villains are truly nasty and unlikeable - through protagonists that seem real or with whom one can identify. Okay, I didnt give it 5 stars because there was just a teeny bit too much syrup in the mix, but then again, if you want hard, read Joe Abercrombie's trilogy. If you liked Wurtz and Feist's Empire trilogy, you'll want to read this. I was puzzled that this was presented as a duology(?), but at 600+ pages per volume, you get your money's worth and the story has enough in it to lead into a longer series if Gail Martin so decides. I look forward to Ms Martin's next book, wherever it leads.