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The Death God's Citadel

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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.

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.

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.