Kingmaker's Sword (The Rune Blade Trilogy, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Ann Marston (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rune Blade Trilogy | Publication Date: June 19, 1996

Son of a Lost King

The Skai and the Tyr were one people long ago. But that day is lost in the mists of time. And now the Skai have sent a warrior to find the Rune Blade that could slice through the darkness of blood and violence that had fallen across their land.

A warrior as beautiful as she was fierce. She returned my Tyran glance with a Skai boldness all her own. "And when you find the lost prince that has the sword you seek," I asked, "Will you marry him?"

"I might," she said. "I might have to kill him."

I looked down at the blade that lay as bright as a promise in my hand. And the adventure that was to transform my life began...

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About the Author

Ann Marston grew up back and forth across most of Canada, and now lives in Edmonton, Alberta. She has worked as a teacher, a flight instructor, an airline pilot and an airport manager and is deeply involved in her local Adult Literacy Project. She has two children, Laura who is a fourth generation pilot, and Daniel, who is a computer genius, and is currently owned by three cats, Pixel, Canrith Backspin, and Friend, who continually try to organize her but haven't quite succeeded. She writes fantasy because everyone knows pilots don't live in the real world anyway.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harper Voyager (June 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061056294
• ISBN-13: 978-0061056291
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,577,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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81 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first of a marvelous series, January 10, 2000

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This review is from: Kingmaker's Sword (The Rune Blade Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is a positive joy to read. Everything you could want is there: action, wrangling with fate, loyalty, love, and a sizable share of humor. Few fantasy books have so successfully married drama with humor. The book is not a comedy, but if you don't find yourself laughing aloud at Cullin's dry comments, Kian's verbal arguments with his magical sword ("worthless piece of tin"), and the constant banter between the main characters, I'd be surprised. The book would make a fantastic movie; I kept getting flashbacks from Willow. The three main characters - Kian, Cullin, and Kerri are extremely appealing. Unlike many books, the pivotal relationship here is that of Kian and his uncle/foster father, Cullin. The author creates an inticing world and breathes life into it through detailed description and customs that although we may not practice, we will find deeply moving. The enemies in this book are not always well-defined, and some relationships are barely explored at all (Kian's first wife, for example). The end will leave you a bit unsatisfied, but it is realistic in that it does not compromise for the neatly-tied-up happy ending. Besides, what are sequels for? In all, an excellent book, well worth your time.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling story in a million more ways than one!, October 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kingmaker's Sword (The Rune Blade Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

I stumbled on this book by chance at my library a few weeksago. I read the back, and decided it looked pretty good, so I checkedit out. I was not expecting this! It was fantastic! I laughed and cried and sat on the edge of my seat, dying to know what would happen and not wanting it to be over! I am currently in the middle of The Western King, which is just as fantastic. If you want a real classic of fantasy or just a darned good book to read, get your hands on a copy of Kingmaker's Sword!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a book of heroes, July 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Kingmaker's Sword (The Rune Blade Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was great! Anne Marston is a fantastic author and will most definitly become a fantasy legend. I love how in Kingmaker's Sword she dosen't make the women all meek and docile, they are just as strong characters as the men, sometimes better. Not that the men aren't great, all the charcters are. Marston really has a good, unique style that lets you get to really know the characters, feel their emotions, think what their thinking. That helps mix the suprise and that,"Oh! Now that you point it out, I knew that was going to happen" detials, she made me laugh in one paragraph and bite my nails in frusteration the next. It was absolutly a great book about very heroic people who didn't know they were, trying to save a land from destruction, while at the same time dealing with everyday emotions, saddness, confusion, frusteration, joy. Just an average day. But NOT an average book.