The Chrome Borne (The Serrated Edge) [Mass Market Paperback]

Mercedes Lackey (Author), Larry Dixon (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Serrated Edge | Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Tannim is a human mage fond of fast cars and loud music, working with the elf lord Keighvin to rescue runaway kids in serious trouble. But those kids are being used by Keighvin's enemies to bait a trap. What's more, Tannim's predilection for dangerous women may turn lethal. He thinks he's found Ms. Right, but she seems to want to kill him. Tannim's magery is sometimes erratic -- but his talent for getting himself into trouble is perfect!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... a story that's hard to put down ... wickedly ingenious ... with the tightly controlled energy and lean contours of an expertly tuned Mustang Mach 1 like Tannim's". -- Dragon

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Baen (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671578340
• ISBN-13: 978-0671578343
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #76 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Authors, A-Z > ( L ) > Lackey, Mercedes

More About the Author

Mercedes Lackey is the acclaimed author of over fifty novels and many works of short fiction. In her "spare" time she is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. Mercedes lives in Oklahoma with her husband and frequent collaborator, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.

Customer Reviews

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware: Two older books masquerading as a new title!, October 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Chrome Borne (The Serrated Edge) (Mass Market Paperback)

The one star is a boo-hiss for Baen books, which is re-releasing older books under new titles, apparently in an attempt to get customers to buy books they've bought before.

This book is actually the books "Born to Run" and "Chrome Circle," which are about a human protagonist, various supernatural creatures, and troubled teens. These books were originally part of the SERRAted Edge series of urban (modern) fantasy.

The books are okay; not Lackey's best, but anything she writes is going to be worth reading. But not worth paying for *twice*! Shame on Baen books for trying to hoodwink their readers. There was no indication this was a re-issue when I pre-ordered; and even the book itself gave the older titles in small print.

56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What was wrong with the old title?, December 8, 1999

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Hanne Mark - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Chrome Borne (The Serrated Edge) (Mass Market Paperback)

The single star is a minimum requirement, I would rate this book as 0 stars - there is a certain lack of originality. I really loved this story - the first time around, but felt cheated when it arrived, not as I believed a sequel to the crome ring, just a reisue. Please don't do that to us. I like reading the books by ML, but I do not want to need to do research before I order new books, the least you could do was to tell the world that the book is not new.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I've read them before!, October 20, 1999

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"aviendha" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Chrome Borne (The Serrated Edge) (Mass Market Paperback)

I am very annoyed. I purchased this book believing that it was a new one in the series and after a few pages realized that it was anything but! It would've been nice if I'd been told Before I made the purchase!