Cleansing Hunt, Book Two of The Earthsoul Prophecies series [Hardcover]

Greg Park (Author)

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Publication Date: May 21, 2007

The Hunt Begins After the brazen attack on Fairimor Palace by the Hand of the Dark, the allied nations of the Nine Lands begin preparations for a prolonged war against the refleshed dreadlord Throy Shadan. Even now, his army is poised to enter Kelsa with enough shadowspawn to ravage the entire nation. But word has come from the south of the discovery of a lost Temple of Elderon which contains a Blood Orb of Elsa, a talisman powerful enough to heal a dying world. With his friends at his side, Jase Fairimor undertakes a dangerous and desperate journey to retrieve the Talisman before it can fall into the hands of the enemy. In Trian, Elison Brey continues his war against the Con'Kumen, determined to eradicate their dark brotherhood from the ancient city, while the traitor Zeniff plots Elison's assassination and the overthrowing of the kingdom. Meanwhile, Croneam Eries enlists the help of the Gifted who have been drawn out of hiding by the crowning of Fairimor Dome with Fire. Led by a handful of Dymas who survived the Battle of Greendom, these noble warriors move eastward to engage Shadan's armies in an attempt to hold them back long enough for the Fairimors to fulfill their mission. But there is danger even in success, for Jase's earlier misuses of the Power have him nearing the realm of the Agla'Con. Jase Fairimor, powerful and chosen, is now the Earthsoul's greatest hope, and its greatest threat. Brilliantly conceived, with more than six thousand years of history, The Earthsoul Prophecies is a magnificent tale of a dying world's struggle for survival and an insightful look into mankind's proven capacity for good and evil.

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About the Author

Greg Park was born in 1967 in Provo, Utah, and spent much of his youth fishing the Provo River and hiking and hunting in the Wasatch Mountains with his father and brothers. In 1986, he served a two-year mission in Osaka, Japan, then attended Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English. He recently returned to BYU to work on a Master's degree in media education. He currently teaches English and Japanese, and courses in creative writing and science fiction literature at Timpanogos High School, in Orem, Utah. Still an avid outdoorsman, he spends much of his time fishing, hunting, and camping with his wife and children in Utah's backcountry. Cleansing Hunt is his second novel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Bladestar; 1 edition (May 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978793196
• ISBN-13: 978-0978793197
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #729,710 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully crafted, immersive epic fantasy., May 12, 2007

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This review is from: Cleansing Hunt, Book Two of The Earthsoul Prophecies series (Hardcover)

Written by English, Japanese, and creative writing teacher Greg Park, Cleansing Hunt: Book Two of The Earthsoul Prophecies is a fantastic novel about a dying world with more than six thousand years of epic history. The refleshed dreadlord Throy Shadan and his fell army are poised to sack and ruin the nation of Kelsa, and the allied nations of the Nine Lands must brace themselves for a renewed, costly war. Amid the gathering storm, Jase Fairimor and his friends learn of the lost Temple of Elderon with a Blood Orb of Elsa - a talisman potent enough to heal the wounds of a dying planet. The wicked Shadan lusts after the talisman for his own purposes, but neither is Jase completely immune to the siren call of power. Jase's earlier misuses of Power have left a dark mark on him, and now, even as he seeks the talisman, he may yet be Earthsoul's greatest threat rather than its greatest hope. A wonderfully crafted, immersive epic fantasy. Also highly recommended is the first novel in The Earthsoul Prophecy series, Veil of Darkness.

4.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the first book, August 12, 2010

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This review is from: Cleansing Hunt, Book Two of The Earthsoul Prophecies series (Hardcover)

All the nit-picks I had against the first book were addressed in this sequel. Most of this book focuses on the unique setting and types of government that set it apart from others. The main characters are desperately trying to root out the agents of Maeon that have integrated themselves into society and are planning to subvert the fight against evil. You get to watch how this struggle is carried out in two different countries see how the varying governments of those countries effect the outcomes of the struggles. I found myself anxiously reading through the intricate maneuverings of the two sides as they sought to destroy each other without exposing themselves to a counter-attack. This game of cat and mouse (maybe "hunter vs panther" would be a better comparison) got me emotionally involved and hating the villains more than I did in the first book.

With the strong political backdrop of this book, less time was spent on battles and action sequences. Although I found myself wanting more action to break up the political machinations, I felt that the battles that did transpire were grander with higher risks. These encounters eventually culminate into a grand fight at the end that left me yearning for the next book. All-in-all, the first book was a good start to a good series and this one took it up one notch.

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Entertaining, May 2, 2010

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This review is from: Cleansing Hunt, Book Two of The Earthsoul Prophecies series (Hardcover)

Love the world Greg Park has created here. Lands rich with diverse peoples and culture, history and spirituality. You'll love the heroes, and you'll love the enemies just as much. Monsters terrifying, fighting exciting, magic, blademasters, so much more... Cleansing Hunt is every bit as exciting and interesting as Book 1, probably more so. If you love Lord of the Rings and Eragon, you'll love The Earthsoul Prophecies. Do yourself a favor and enjoy this excellent page-turner. Eagerly awaiting book three!!!