The Ghosts of Amalgam: The Linking Tome [Paperback]

Justin Arthur Freeman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2007

Where will you stand in the presence of the Dark Phoenix?

There is a world where the spirits of mortal men and women wage a war against a terrifying entity...the immortal and powerful Dark Phoenix. And in this world, known to its inhabitants as Amalgam, there is much to fear, such as demons, native beasts, and the Phoenix Loyalists, all who wish to bring about the Second Death. Only a few stand against the Dark Phoenix, the Barons of the Morrigan Nation and their servants. Using magic, ghost abilities such as orbs and indwelling, and shifting between the mortal and ethereal realms, they combat the Dark Phoenix to restore Amalgam to its former state. The most significant of these great defenders is Lauren Walston, a sixteen year-old sophomore and resident of the haunted town of Baker's Creek. But what's so special about her that only she can defeat the Dark Phoenix? To discover that secret you must join her on a magical journey into the realm of the dead and beyond.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

The Ghosts of Amalgam: The Linking Tome is the first part of a seven-part fantasy novel about Lauren Walston, a rising high school sophomore who lives in the haunted town of Baker's Creek. The series will follow her in her quest to destroy the Dark Phoenix and restore the Amalgam Realm.

About the Author

Justin Freeman is a fan of ghost stories and an ethusiast of the fantasy genre. The Ghosts of Amalgam: The Linking Tome is the first of a seven-part series of fantasy novels combining the mysterious world of ghosts with a mixture of new and familiar fantasy elements. This novel represents the culmination of seven years of work to provide the fantasy genre with fresh ideas and a new perspective on the nature of ghost literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 636 pages
• Publisher: Outskirts Press (October 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1432713760
• ISBN-13: 978-1432713768
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,860,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An epic tale and also heartwarming, November 14, 2007

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This review is from: The Ghosts of Amalgam: The Linking Tome (Paperback)

I'm not much of a fantasy fan but reading this book has turned me on to it! The author lured me in by setting it in modern times, then introducing the ghost world of Amalgam slowly and convincingly. One thing that I wasn't expecting was its heavy use of strange language in the magic, but the prose was very vivid! The author also introduces plenty of clues leading into the next chapter of his seven-part series which means its going to rely heavily on reading each installment before the next! Anyway, a great read! I recommend it only to tweens and teens because its cast is primarily older teenagers!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Avid Fantasy Reader, November 23, 2007

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Donovan Steele - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ghosts of Amalgam: The Linking Tome (Paperback)

An excellent book! Lauren is a great epic fantasy hero and the Dark Phoenix is more than a worthy adversary. Its a lengthy but enthralling tale, and its set to span seven more books like the Harry Potter series so I'll be looking forward to the next installments. I can't wait to see what happens next. One thing I will say, though, is that this story is very original, quite unlike Lord of the Rings or Harry, which makes this the new fantasy series to get into!