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Count Scar

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Fantasy author C. Dale Brittain brought us the thoroughly enjoyable "Wizard of Yurt" series. In Count Scar, her newest novel, she joins with Robert Bouchard to weave a tale of magic, faith, and mystery in the barony of Pyrefixade. Memorable characters, exciting action, humor, and the trademark Brittain mystery plot make this a great novel for all fantasy fans and indeed, anyone who enjoys good fiction. Brittain and Bouchard kept me guessing throughout the entire book. If you're looking for a fun, enjoyable story with a touch of the "whodunit", I wholeheartedly recommend "Count Scar".

The publisher's blurb almost put me off, but since I dote on the Yurt series, I decided to trust that I'd like this book by C. Dale Brittain--and with its first sentence, I knew I was going to enjoy it. Despite my complete lack of interest in the Middle Ages and the intrigues of that time, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I marvel at Brittain's ability to create so many characters I like! What a satisfying book! If only the next in the series were available now! I look forward to other books by the Brittain/Bouchard team and just wish I didn't have to wait for them.

Another fine work by a too-little-known author. Her fantasy world, like the real Middle Ages, has real religious passions. The growth and struggles of her characters are all the deeper in this context.

I loved the same author's Yurt series, and hated her 'Voihma'. This one is more serious than the Yurt books, but basically of the same stamp. The world is different - instead of early medieval, this is late-medieval, and based in a warmer latitude. The characters are well-realised, and the story carries you along. Recommended.