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5.0 out of 5 stars
Coming out of the dark, June 27, 2007
This review is from: In Darkness Reborn (Paladins of Darkness, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
I was a little iffy with book one, pleasantly surprised with book two, but book three has firmly set me on the road to being a fan of Alexis Morgan's Paladins series.
In Darkness Reborn, Barak (the Other) is still having problems fitting in. Laurel does her best by allowing him to work in her doctor's office, handling supplies and such, but just his presence there sets off the wounded Paladins. Therefore, Bane comes up with the idea to transfer him to the geology department. Of course he has to smooth it over by forking over funding money to that department, but gets it done. Barak is leery about his new position, but that all ends when he meets his boss, Lacey. She's blonde, blue-eyed, and as warm as the sun in his new world. She also hates his guts because her brother, Penn, is a Paladin and Barak represents the very people that Penn has to fight. Not to mention she starts off their new arrangement by trying to make his life hell. More information about the blue stones and why they are valuable comes to light in this book as well as the abilities of Others. There is also a hint in the end that the next book will provide even more information, but I'll let you read that for yourself.
Overall, I found it quite enjoyable. I read it in just a couple of nights. The action is fast-paced. The love scenes are a bit steamy. My only complaint is that Barak is soooo stiff and unemotional--or at least he seems to. I would have to assume that Morgan made him that way because he is Other and sets himself apart because of his secrets.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Return to the world of the Paladins and the Others, July 4, 2007
This review is from: In Darkness Reborn (Paladins of Darkness, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
I was delighted with Barak's story and can hardly wait for the next one. But let me tell you about this one.
Lacey Sebastian is a geologist, she works to study the barrier, and the earthquakes and volcanos that affect it. Her brother is a Paladin who has an injured hand. Never very calm and likeable his temper is strained by the worry over whether he will be able to rejoin his fellows.
Barak is from the Other world. He came across and saved Laurel's life in the first book so the Paladins have allowed him to live although not without putting up with alot of guff. He is transfered to Lacey's charge and ordered to work with her. He doesn't tell anyone anything about his world or the special powers he possesses.
Barak is immediately attracted to Lacey but he knows that no human woman would want his attention. He and Devlin Bane and Blake Trehern are desperately trying to find out who is smuggling the blue garnets into our world. Barak is sensitive to the gems and they glow in his presence.
I love this world and I feel Barak is one hero that is more underdog than hero until he shows his colors. Do not miss this one.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hooked on Paladins, August 21, 2007
This review is from: In Darkness Reborn (Paladins of Darkness, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
I blew through the first two books in this series and waited anxiously for this one. I was really curious to see how the author would handle Barak as a hero. We met him in Dark Protector when he saved Dr. Laurel Young's life. He's one of the Others, the Paladin's sworn enemy. I had no idea what to expect and - wow, this book was great. No one does the tortured hero like Alexis Morgan.
In the beginning of the book, Barak is alone in every sense of the word - he's a man between worlds. Then he's paired with Lacey, who has no reason to like or trust him. Her brother has dedicated his life to fighting the Others and now she finds herself attracted to the very man she's supposed to despise. But he's not like she expected. He's loyal, determined and intriguing. Both of them are torn. Barak has a secret that, if revealed, could cost more lives.
This book surprised me, made me smile in places and kept me reading way too late into the night.
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