Hydra's Ring (Outlanders) [Mass Market Paperback]

James Axler (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Gold Eagle; First Edition edition (November 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373638523
• ISBN-13: 978-0373638529
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,478,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hydra's Ring is fantastic!, November 14, 2006

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R. Silva "reader" (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hydra's Ring (Outlanders) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was my first James Axler book. Hydra's Ring was an engrossing, page-turning read. I love the mix of ancient history and mythology in this book. Fast-paced, great characters, rich background.

Don't miss this one! It has it all -- action, suspense, exotic background,superb characters that are unforgettable.

I can't wait to go discover all the other Outlanders books that Mark Ellis/James Axler created!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hydra's Ring (Outlanders), January 11, 2007

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Malcolm Hockley - See all my reviews
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Good story line as all the Outlanders and deathlands Book series. I have a large collection of both and enjoy reading them and will continue to collect and read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the formula, November 6, 2006

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Chris Van Deelen "Chris Van Deelen" (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hydra's Ring (Outlanders) (Mass Market Paperback)

It always seems that I'm pretty much the last person to get the latest issue of Outlanders and read it. I guess maybe I should subscribe to Gold Eagle's reader service, but honestly, why bother when other than Rogue Angel, I don't read any of the titles offered by the company?

I digress -

I have stated before in a previous review that Outlanders follows a set formula, one that should be followed by each and every author who is either contributing or wishes to contribute to this long running series. It should include an exotic location, beautiful, intelligent women, an ancient and mystical artifact and serious conflict.

It shouldn't include poorly written characters, un-researched locations or technology, rehashed characters from long dead series or even un-needed sex scenes.

Of course, with Hydra's Ring, you have the former, not the latter. One of the most refreshing aspects of the novel was the distinct lack of retelling of many facts and tidbits of information that we've had to skip over for several years now.

Although not earth shattering as some of the previous novels have been such as Children of the Serpent, it was still an entertaining read. An old enemy introduced way back in Wreath of Fire has made a re-appearance, and a secret he's been hiding for is revealed. Erica van Sloan also plays a pivotal role in this novel, showing the reader a side of her that few suspected existed. Lakesh's character has to deal with the consequences of his actions, and he actually manages to shine on a mission with Kane, Grant and Brigid.

As usual, location plays a key factor in the novel, being set in China along the Yangtze River. Several historical locations are visited with surprising results, not to mention bloodshed.

Of course ancient Annunaki technology plays a pivotal role in the novel as many of the readers have come to expect over the years.

Five out of Five.