Death God's Citadel [Mass Market Paperback]

Juanita Coulson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 1984

Once Vraduir had been a mighty king and sorcerer, but lust for power had led him to betray his people and condemn his son Tyrus to a heinous imprisonment. Now, disguised as a simple conjurer, Tyrus had followed a trail of strange thefts and kidnappings that led to where Vraduir must be planning greater evil. Ever northward the trail led, through the Ice Forest with its impassable ways and into the Forbidden Lands, hautned by the evils of ancient dead. Beyond lay the Citadel of Nidil, the God of Death. And it was there that Vraduir held captive Illissa, sister of Queen Jathelle, whom Tyrus loved. Grimly, Tyrus took up the trail, accompanied by Jathelle, one friend who was already cursed by Vraduir, and a band of unwilling rogues. But what could they accomplish against Vraduir- and the death God, from whose Citadel no man had ever returned?' -The Back Cover

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Del Rey (August 12, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345317890
• ISBN-13: 978-0345317896
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,496,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a fun book!, March 21, 2001

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J. Lance (Northern NYS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Death God's Citadel (Mass Market Paperback)

I've reread this book at least several times over the years since I bought it new in 1980. Its plot involves two men, a wizard and his companion, who seek another wizard in revenge for destroying their country and enchanting the wizard's companion into becoming a were-wolf sort of creature (not always at his time of choosing). It's a relatively light read, but full of description and well written, not a fluff book. In some ways it reminds me a bit of Andre Norton's Witch World books,just to give you some idea of the flavor. If you enjoy fantasy, give this one a chance if you see it used somewhere. I think you'll find it as fun as I still do, rereading it today 21 years after I first got it.

4.0 out of 5 stars A memory from high school I thought was gone for good., March 17, 1999

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This review is from: The Death God's Citadel (Mass Market Paperback)

In early high school I hadn't yet developed a social life. Lunchtime wasn't spent in the quad, but in the library. It was there I stumbled across this little treasure. At an age when I wasn't embarrassed to read a paperback fantasy novel (I still read them, I just don't let anyone see me anymore) I discovered this little treasure. Coulson's world is tenderly created, believable, visually evocative. It was how you imagined the age of chivalry before your view of the Middle Ages was dashed forever by Western Civ 101. The characters are human and obviously beloved by the author. I suggest it to anyone who remembers the joy of just reading, like you used to do in a summer book club at the library. By the way, I shared the book with this cute girl in high school and...well, my social life pretty much started after that.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good story well written., April 14, 1999

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This review is from: Death God's Citadel (Mass Market Paperback)

This is truly a wonderful book. The writing and the story pull you in from the first paragraph and don't let you go until the last. I remember, years ago, sitting up in a tree. It was probably the most perfect summer day in the world. I had nothing better to do, so I read. When the book ended, I wish it hadn't. I didn't feel like going home, but I was hungry. On the walk home, images painted by Coulson's words dance around my mind. I wanted to re-read the book. I think I still have the old book somewhere. Too bad the book is out of print. I know most people will enjoy the story. I sure did.