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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!, April 4, 2002

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J. Irvin "turambar_1" (Grove City, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Doomfarers of Coramonde (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm sure most of us got started on Brian Daley through his Han Solo trilogy like I did. Then my cousin brought this book over called "The Doomfarers of Coramonde" and since it was from the author of some of my fav. Star Wars books, I gave it a shot. Boy am I glad that I did! An Armored Personnel Carrier gets [snatched] out of the middle of a fight [and sent] to another reality where they have to slay a dragon and rescue a sorceress... and that's only a small bit! It was very readable and believable (for a fantasy story). Of all Mr. Daley's books, this and "The Starfollowers of Coramonde" are probably my favorite that he's written. I still have to read the GammaLAW books and Tron, so my opinion *might* be subject to change, but for now, "The Doomfarers of Coramonde" and "The Starfollowers of Coramonde" remain my favorites.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for a first novel, February 16, 1999

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This review is from: The Doomfarers of Coramonde (Mass Market Paperback)

I can't believe this book is out of print. Brian Daley is an underrated Sci-Fi/Fantasy writer. He only had 10 novels pulished up until the GammaLaw saga. Fans should try to find this one. In it, Prince Springbuck, rightful heir to the throne of Coramonde enlists the aid of Gabrielle and Andre DeCourtney-a pair of sorcerers-and their friend Edward van Duyn from our reality. Together they transport Gil MacDonald and his armored tank-like machine to kill a dragon beset upon them by the evil wizard Yardiff Bey. Gil goes back to his time to retrieve some things, then returns to help Springbuck regain his throne. The story leads into the Starfollowers of Coramonde book. A pretty good story with the fantasy elements thrown around like afterthoughts. 4 stars cause it works.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book, January 5, 2003

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"erickmunson" (Lakeville, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DOOMFARERS OF CORAMONDE (Mass Market Paperback)

I re-read the Doomfarers and Starfollowers at least once every year. Mr. Daley was one of those authors who threw you right into the action within the first few pages and unfolded the history and detail as he went. Brian Daley served in the Army and it shows in the books attention to detail. I highly recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I read this book 25 years ago or so when I was a young adult. I still remember the characters vividly - they were that well developed. (Reacher was my favorite. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Michael WC Townsend

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever
I bought my first copy in 1976. Still my favorite fantasy series, after Tolkien. Highly recommended! Brian Daley is the best writer you've never heard of.

Published 5 months ago by Howard L. Coleman, Jr.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but...
This is a reprise of my review of the 'Starfollowers' half of this duo (see the review The Starfollowers of Coramonde which in 25 words or less is: "know that this version's... Read more

Published 15 months ago by TechyKindOfGuy

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Swords and Sorcery book
Good heroes, lots of action, bad villains, what more do you want?

Not super serious, maybe, but a heck of a lot of fun.

Published 17 months ago by BandNisbetter

4.0 out of 5 stars Good blend of scifi with fantasy
"The Doomfarers of Coramonde" is a fast paced book that fictional people from real world events (the Vietnam War) and has those characters from that situation get transported... Read more

Published on May 21, 2008 by John Thornton

3.0 out of 5 stars Vietnam Era Guns & Sorcery
The theme of 'Doomfaring' (defined poetically as seeking justice against impossible odds and therefore expecting one's doom) separates this work from a normal guns and sorcery... Read more

Published on May 13, 2008 by Judah

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
This one grabs you and keeps you grabbed. If you are buying this one, buy the sequel now too. If you don't, you'll just be ticked after you turn the last page and realize you now... Read more

Published on May 4, 2008 by Ira Tius

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read which mixes real world with a fantasy world
"The Doomfarers of Coramonde" is a fast paced book that fictional people from real world events (the Vietnam War) and has those characters from that situation get transported... Read more

Published on November 4, 2007 by John Thornton

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book -- get it if you can!
I read this and Doomfarers when they first came out during the horrid period in the 80s when fantasy was either new Conan novels or plain junk. Read more

Published on April 12, 2007 by Scott Baron

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally good read
Though this book and its companion are now out of print, don't hestitate to buy them used. Like other reviewers here, I have read the Coramonde duology many times over the years,... Read more

Published on July 26, 2006 by HariKari

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
snow leopardess, celestial goddess, parrying dagger, war mask, one niner, trench knife

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Van Duyn, Yardiff Bey, Keel of Heaven, Steel Probe, High Ranges, Crescent Lands, Great Blow, Lady Duskwind, Cloud Ruler, Western Tangent, Prince Springbuck, Bulf Hightower, Grossen Institute, Old Tongue, Protector Suzerain, Prince of the Waves, Golden Mask, The Excellent Board, Brass Lion Gate, Honuin Granite Oath, Champion of the Howlebeau, Jeb Stuart, Lady Hightower, King of Freegate, Fancy Pants

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