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The Chalice of Life (Adventurers of the Carotian Union, Book 1)

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I found this book to be a real page turner, an engrossing, imaginative adventure, a fine bit of storytelling. It's set in a universe all its own that is highly developed, many-faceted and internally consistent, with many different cultures and many races of sentient creatures; but somehow none of that gets in the way of the story.

It contains elements of many of my favorite movies, books, and TV series: Lord of the Rings (obviously!), Narnia, Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, Quantum Leap, etc. but all blended seamlessly into a style all its own. This is a great antidote to the hard-edged, doomsday, horrible things happen and then everybody dies sort of nihilism that I often run into. Instead it's filled with heart, compassion, optimism, and humor. It also has more depth that most of the fantasy that I've seen: it has a clear moral center and a rich underpinning of spirituality.

Doomed planets, magic portals to different worlds, ancient treasures from ancient ruins, a noble night, a magical bard, a lovable little thief, a giant talking cat, a lost king, a magic talking sword, dragons, sorcerers, spells, laser blasters, magic gems: what's not to like?!

This book is like a good vintage wine with shades of Narnia, Potter, and the Ring,and even Eragon but with an originality all it's own which makes it extra flavorful with a memorable finish. The characters are quite memorable and keep coming back to visit long after the book is put down. I can't wait to see the movie.

WOW! The Chalice of Life is a book for any one who likes inventive fantasy. The author has created new worlds and creatures with a touch of science fiction and deep spiritual exploration. I highly recommend this book. I could have used an appendix that described the characters but by the end the seven crusaders felt like family. Obviously this is a series and I can't wait to read the rest.

This is a spell binding book that captured my full attention from the very first page. I found the book to be beautifully crafted and was enchanted and entranced as i devoured the book. Highly reccomended.

Its really, really good, I agree with the previous posting.

Well written, great plot, don't miss this one.

Likable, talented characters learn to get along in the first stage of their quest to stop a planetary civil war. Elements of fantasy and science fiction and ideas about tolerance and spirituality add interesting layers to a fun twist-at-every-turn plot. Looking forward to the next book!

Well, I'm 75 and I don't often take the chance to live 60 years younger - and for hours at a time. "The Chalice of Life" provided that and I'm grateful. The questors were remarkably charming, self-aware, focussed and generally engaging. Sometimes I put it down and turned to more "mature" (darker) stuff and then was able to re-emerse in the remarkable group created here. I understand parents who are grateful for its pervasive spiritual quality. I responded to it as well. I intend to keep posted on their move to the next portal. charles tucker

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It's a pleasure to review this book. The author has a unique way of acquainting us with the characters and we quickly anticipate joining them on this unique imaginary adventure. This is a story for the young and the young at heart and I anxiously await Book Two to see where the quest takes them.

This book was really wicked!

I love the way that the characters were introduced, my favorite character would be Habith, she has a really fun personality. I definatly put this book way up there with the best that I have ever read.

I cannot wait for the next books to come out, a great read.

cassie

Everything I liked about Harry Potter I liked about this book. Habie is so funny, there's a big talking kitty, a sword that wants to wipe out evil even more than the knight who carries it, and the romance is sweet. Plus I liked seeing and hearing quotes from different places like Native American tribes. The plot is exciting, I liked the puzzle of them putting the chalice together and healing the dragons, and I laughed a lot because the characters are so good. You should read this book.