The Adept [Mass Market Paperback]

Katherine Kurtz (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Ace Books (1996)
• ASIN: B000SEBEOY
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,440,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Occult fiction at its best, in a modern setting., November 18, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Adept 1 (Paperback)

I first read this book simply because I have enjoyed all of Katherine Kurtz's other works to date. As soon as I had finished it I wanted another one. Kurtz and Harris write a plausible occult novel that is set in a modern day Scotland. I do hope that ours is not like it or that if it is that there are really Hunting Lodges such as that described in the book to help protect people from the Dark side of humanity. As one would expect, the characters are both believable and interesting. You really care what happens to them and want to know more. Fortunately for us they have acceded to our wishes and there are now four books in the series with a fifth one on the way. If you're like me and look for good series to read you won't want to pass up on this one. But even if you're not into reading series you'll enjoy this book. It is both exciting and intriguing

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Astonishingly gripping read!, February 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Adept 1 (Paperback)

Fantasy fiction generally holds very little of interest for me, but this book is mesmerizing. It's well written, very well researched, and accurate in its descriptions of Scottish sites. The main characters are human and intelligent enough to make me read all five installments written thus far and hope for more.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written, February 14, 2001

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Kevin M. Cox - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adept (Hardcover)

Kurtz gives us a story about three men, the powers they hold, and the treausre there trying to keep hidden. While the title The Adept refers to Adam Sinclair, doctor and Master of the Hunt, the story really revolves around a man named Peregrine who discovers a chilling talent that almost makes him commit suicide-the ability to see things as they once were. Travelling all over Scotland Adam, Peregrine, and Adams Second (sorry can't recall his name) they chase a group of evil sorcerers who search for a treasure of power. I now own the entire series and while each book is different they are definatly worth reading.