Magelord: The Awakening (Magelord Trilogy) [Mass Market Paperback]

Thomas K. Martin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Magelord Trilogy | Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Remembering the tales of the human-scorning MageLords, prince Gavin fears he has unleashed a horrible power on the kingdom he loves, while a hunter named Bjorn carries within himself a forbidden power.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 282 pages
• Publisher: Ace; First Edition edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441004350
• ISBN-13: 978-0441004355
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,299,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, fast-paced, interesting story, July 8, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Magelord: The Awakening (Magelord Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

MageLord: The Awakening is the story of a young mage and a prince who must face and conquer what they believe to be a ruthlessly evil MageLord - one of the vastly powerful and greatly feared mages who once ruled the planet. It sounds like a generic fantasy, but there are enough surprising (but logical) developments in the plot to keep you wondering what's really going on, and what's really going to happen. The end managed to leave me happy and satisfied with the conclusion, but at the same time eager to see what happens in the second and third books.

Tom Martin's writing has improved noticeably with every book since the first in his original trilogy, and MageLord: The Awakening continues that trend. The story is fast-paced and a little spare in a few places - but it's also very cohesive and devoid of the multi-chapter wanderings and extensive ramblings which afflict some books. The protagonists are human and likable. The plot is well thought out and believable, as is the culture Tom has constructed for his characters. This is a great start to a promising new trilogy.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truely, a book that should be inculded in the classics list., April 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Magelord: The Awakening (Magelord Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

Never having read a book from Mr. Martin, but being otherwise well read, I was not prepared for how well written and how well thought out the entire book was. The characters and plot we detailed and rich and imparted stunning mental images. MageLord: The Awakening has to be one of the best books I've read in quite sometime. I was immediately spellbound with his world and vision and finished it immediately. A definate Must read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book... Sad that it's out of print, August 8, 2003

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This review is from: Magelord: The Awakening (Magelord Trilogy) (Mass Market Paperback)

I really loved this book. I picked it up, and after I read the first chapter, I pretty well read the thing cover to cover in a couple of days. I was surprised at how well done this book was, after how skeptical I was when I picked it up. If you like warefare books, magic, and general fantays, this book is great. It's too bad this book is going out of print. It's a gem.