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Bringer of Storms (The Binding of the Blade, Book 2)

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In following Mr. Graham's first book, "Beyond the Summerland," "Bringer of Storms" does an excellent job. It's even more exciting, more accelerated than the first one, and Graham's world-building is certainly up to par--somewhat in between C.S. Lewis' Narnia and Tolkien's Middle Earth, but still the author's own. Fantasy doesn't get much better. And considering that this is the second book in a five-part series (according to what I hear, the fifth installment will be released in May '08), who knows--the series could become even better.

In "Bringer of Storms," all of the surviving main characters return to the scene seventeen years after the shocking event at the close of book 1 to make a rainbow of perspectives, from murdered Joraiem Andira's sixteen-year old son Benjiah to Rulalin Tarasir, an unpopular but fascinating character. The story opens in a much darker setting than BtS; Civil War has been raging in Kirthanin for seven years, and an even darker shadow is beginning to smother the land, making the beginning of book 2 much more tense than the perhaps cautious demeanor of the characters at the beginning of book 1. Graham does not rush into his story, but rather he uses events and conversations to give the reader an idea of what is going on and the general attitude of the people before racing into a complex battle scene and leaving readers baffled. I was thoroughly intrigued and, when I finished it, wholly satisfied. I can't wait for the next book!

LB Graham added deeper character development in his second book. The characters are interesting, and the story flows better. Very strong new writer. Looking forward to book three. I have already pre-ordered.

This novel continues the story began in Beyond the Summerland and takes the threat to Kirthanin to the next level! The ramifications of a certain stunning event at the end of the first book is the driving force behind the lives of the characters some eighteen years in the future. City rises against city in the search for justice, while many others are affected by the long struggle. The truly dangerous enemies use this to their advantage and then a massive threat breaks loose-- causing an even more critical confrontation. The Bringer of Storms and the armies of the enemy arise! This book also ends with a shock and I am sure the ramifications of what happened will be felt throughout book three. This story should flow into the next book without too much of a time gap, as the conflict that was pressing, was not fully resolved.

The only slight mar to the book is the same as I mentioned about the first one, which is that some of the dialogue seems too modern at times. Mom and dad, instead of mother and father, and similar things that just didn't feel "medieval" enough. This is a very minor concern, though, and is very subjective. I am definitely looking forward to book three in this great series! Buy the first two-- you won't be sorry!

Once again, L.B. Graham exemplifies powerful story telling. As with the first installment in the Binding of the Blade series, I had difficulty putting Bringer of Storms aside so that I might attend to the more mundane things in life (like work). In fact, I find myself writing this review at 2:30 A.M. after having just finished the book. READ THIS BOOK!! You will not regret it!!

Bringer of Storms continues L.B. Graham's wonderful story with a brisk, exciting pace! The pages kept turning as the darkness of the storm began to spread. Just as the ending of Beyond the Summerland left me eager to continue the story, Bringer of Storms has left me excited and inspired! Mr. Graham has put so much into these books. Again, I was refreshed and intrigued by his storyline!

My family hates when I read a book like this--no meals are made...the clutter builds up--so I did a marathon read of this second book in the series and truly enjoyed the characters and the story. There are strong action sequences plus real depth of character development. This book will appeal to both male and female readers who enjoy fantasy, including those who love Tolkien.

Not all fantasy novels are foul language free. This one is. The love relationships spare us graphic details, too. There is violence (it is about a war, after all) with some details, but not to the point of gratuitous violence.

The best thing is that there is richness, depth, to the story. You not only care about the characters and the outcome of the story, but the book goes deeper than that--to the heart. I can't wait until my next weekend OFF, so that I can read the next book in the series

It seems odd that the second book of Graham's series would have to do with storms, when the ending of his first caused such a torrent. Hopefully the shocking ending of the first book will bring readers back for the second installment. It is well worth the ride. Every fan of the series is, I'm sure, praying that Peter Jackson happens to get his hands on these books. Whether that happens or not, there is already a wild fanbase developing for the Binding of the Blade, and it's not just because these people have nothing better to do. Graham is a top-notch story-teller, and his books deserve much praise.

Continues the gripping tale from the last book, with better writing and deeper characters. The only disappointment is the rather anti-clamactic final battle of the book.

I received my products in a timely fashion and in excellent condition...I would certainly recommend this seller to others...Thank you and may God bless and prosper you.

This is an incredible portrayal of of a people who not only refused to sucumb to evil but took a stand against it...and against all odds. The second book in the "Binding of the Blade," series picks the reader up from the ashes of untimely death and betrayal and catapults them into a journey that can only end in disaster...or is there hope? It forces the imagination to new heights while challenging our own society's definition of manhood and womanhood. The lessons implied are for us today. If only our youth were able to grasp the concepts inspired by L.B. Graham.