The Commanding Stone: The Osserian Saga: Book Three (Osserian Saga Trilogy) [Mass Market Paperback]

David Forbes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Osserian Saga Trilogy | Publication Date: September 29, 2009

Gerin, King of Khedesh, has long since accepted the mantle of Amber Wizard—the first in a millennium—with all the terrible responsibility that accompanies it. He has prevented the dread wizard-king, Asankaru, from attaining the all-powerful Words of Making, but the enemy grows stronger by the day.

And now Gerin must be resolute and pursue the secret of the Words at any and all cost. For a new foe has emerged in a furious race toward a magical artifact that can awaken and command monsters long thought dead. And nothing will survive the devastation wrought by dragon fire.

Editorial Reviews

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“David Forbes has created a rich world that would do well under further exploration. Throughout the novel, Forbes tears down a number of the clichés of the genre and reveals hidden truths behind what seem to be typical elements of an Epic Fantasy story.” (SFFworld.com on The Amber Wizard )

About the Author

David Forbes lives in Mechanicsburg, PA, where he is hard at work on the next book in the Osserian Saga.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Harper Voyager; Original edition (September 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060820446
• ISBN-13: 978-0060820442
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book 4?, June 1, 2011

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Andrew - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Commanding Stone: The Osserian Saga: Book Three (Osserian Saga Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to say that I have really enjoyed all 3 books. The use and idea of magic is well thought out and the main plot is quite interesting. A few sub plots are a little questionable though. However, i don't recommend anyone purchase any of these books until David Forbes completes the series, way too many questions left unanswered. It's also very frustrating considering there has been no news of book 4 for many many years.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting anomaly, January 2, 2011

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Laughing Wildly "Dancing on a pin" (MN) - See all my reviews

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How strange that the author is responding to a negative review that seems to have been erased... Exactly how helpful can these be when it's quite obvious the reviews are being screened. Don't get me wrong, the books were good, but please stop the censorship.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for more, February 23, 2010

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This review is from: The Commanding Stone: The Osserian Saga: Book Three (Osserian Saga Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Of all three books this was the best. There was much to read "between the lines" and behind each character. I hope that book 4 is in the works as so many questions were left unanswered.

It was interesting to watch Gerin change in attitude and grow in strength during each of the books. His brother's talent in regards to animals also provides a basis for a great story (hopefully in book 4).