Children of Rhatlan [Paperback]

Jonathan Fesmire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 18, 2005

Garum and Vayin are "duals," twins trapped in each other's minds and bodies, sharing one life. When a deranged wizard hunts them, whom can they turn to? Their mentor? The city guard Vayin loves? The Wizards' Guild? In a world that hates duals, anyone could be their enemy, and one misstep could get them killed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Children of Rhatlan ... is a must for fantasy fans. Highly recommended. -- Elizabeth Barrette, Managing Editor of PanGaia, for

Magic, treachery, valour, prejudice--Fesmire builds a world sword-and-sorcery fans will welcome and adventure fans will want to explore fully. -- Lisa Dumond for SF Site and MEViews

There were enough twists and turns to keep me riveted until the last lines. Children of Rhatlan is a winner! -- Jonathan Lambert for Millennium Science Fiction & Fantasy

About the Author

Born in August 1969, Jonathan Fesmire began writing before he could "write," by dictating fantastic stories to his parents and teachers, who then wrote them down.

Mr. Fesmire's stories have appeared in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine, SpaceWays Weekly, Mind's Eye Fiction, and elsewhere. His writing has been called "refreshingly original," "solidly-creative fantasy writing," and "an unforgettable trip into his mind." Children of Rhatlan is his first novel and a Frankfurt Ebook Award nominee.

Active in the science fiction and fantasy community, Mr. Fesmire enjoys attending conventions, and he writes reviews for SF Site. His books, Children of Rhatlan and Seeds of Vision, are also available in electronic versions from CrossroadsPub.Com. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (June 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411637194
• ISBN-13: 978-1411637191
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,824,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Storytelling, March 16, 2002

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"docglad" (AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Rhatlan (Paperback)

I only wish I had Jonathan's imagination. When he came up with the concept of duals, he had a winner all the way! At first, it was a little difficult for me to envision two separate people living in one body but once it became clear to me, I wished I'd thought of it. This is more than multiple personalities; it is two distinct people, each with their own personalities, living inside one body. And the explanation for that duality is absolutely believable. The reader learns to like each of the duals and when they are in danger, the suspense is high.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes a little fantasy in their diet. Even if you don't, give it a try; I'm sure you will agree that this book is awesome.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fantasy Author I've Ever Read!, September 20, 2001

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"mikkinat" (Bedford, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Rhatlan (Paperback)

CHILDREN OF RHATLAN is a sure winner! Jonathan Fesmire's concept of duals brings a new dimension to fantasies of our daily lives. Once you pick this book up, you will want to keep reading it, even while eating! I look forward to reading books about duals for many years to come.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A new and exciting fantasy story!, February 8, 2001

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Dawn (AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children of Rhatlan (Paperback)

'Children of Rhatlan' is an exciting story of duels, twins in the same body. Mr. Fesmire has written an excellent fantasy story, it's new and it's original. This author is one to watch for more wonderful stories in the future. Be sure to check out his anthology of short stories, 'Seeds of Vision' available in downloadable form or in trade paperback.