Reviews
Lonnie Ezell introduces heroic fantasy fans into a brand new fantasy world reminiscent of the worlds of Jennifer Roberson and Melanie Rawn. The characters are well written and have depth, like Elena who possesses powers thought evil by most people, and who resists using them except in the most dire of circumstances. The world feels familiar and yet fresh, with magic and politics which, when woven together, provide an urgent and Byzantine plot that races along. This is not a book that will disappoint.
- Michael A. Stackpole
New York Times Bestselling Author of I, Jedi
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Mick and Chris at the Round Table Podcast were among the first to get a chance to read through the book. They sat around for several minutes discussing the book in Episode 28, and were gracious enough to let me post it here. |
| Sarah and Nev at the Does My Geek Look Big In This Podcast discussed the book for a few minutes on Episode 14, and were kind enough to let me post it here. |  |
The book has also been reviewed on Episode 11 of the Unquiet Desperation podcast. Here’s the review from of the book that he included at the end of the episode:
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| The guys over at Fist Full of Comics (and Games) were also kind enough to give a generous review (Two Thumbs Up!). Listen to them in a fun round-table type discussion of the book: |
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While normally a podcast dedicated to a roleplaying campaign in the world of Firefly and Serenity, David, from the After Serenity podcast, was kind enough to review my book in a special mini-cast. |
I really had a great adventure with your masterpiece. Having not done much Fantasy I was tenuous at first but quickly fell into the urgency of the plot.
I found myself taking what I call the dollar fifty cent tour (as opposed to thedollar tour). This means I didn’t only absorb the words but stepped into your book. A tribute to your writing ability because not all authors can do that. I was in the village, in camp, in the tent with the children, on horseback, falling off cliffs, and even using the Breath at times.
I found myself much like the kid in the Never Ending Story….closing the book to hear the horses come to a halt or swords stop clashing. Was absolutely awesome to have the feeling constantly while doing something else, that I had left some friends awaiting me on the nightstand. And as I could steal a moment, crashing on the bed to hurry and help them proceed on their quest.
I was Elena, I was Raven (my favorite!), I was Bardulf. I found myself often outside enjoying the desert and taking a deep breath, more concious of the life in the earth and around me! Yeah! You are better than some really good ganja man!;-)
I loved it! I loved it! I loved it! So much of what you wrote translated into what life is about. Honesty, betrayal, love, disappointment, cleverness, adventure! To truly live life and absorb its potential is to have the BREATH….we all have that ability! Thanks for using yours to encourage the rest of us!
Katie
This book pulls you in like your lungs pull in air. This book should come with a caution on it that says once you pop it open you can’t stop yourself from reading it. The most wonderful thing about this book is the pictures that Mr. Ezell paints with his words. I could almost here the boots on the stone paths of Harts Haven and smell the wax in Elena’s shop. The characters come alive and make you care about their well being. You want the best for them and at times I could feel myself almost willing the story along, trying to help them on their journey. It has been many years since a book has caused my heart to race and this book did it more than once. If you are looking for a fantasy book to pull you in and to wrap its reality around yours, then this is the book for you.
Jason Schulte, The Nut Gallery Review
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