Prince of Demons (Renshai Chronicles Vol. 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Mickey Zucker Reichert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | Series: Renshai Chronicles (Book 2)

It is a crucial moment in the world of men, as the elves who have survived Ragnarok are determined to destroy humankind! Now with an imposter placed upon the Bearnian throne, the critical balance between Law and Chaos may finally be overthrown. Only a small band of adventurers can free the rightful heir from the elves? clutches...if they don?t run out of time first!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this second volume (after Beyond Ragnarok) of her Renshai Chronicles, set some 300 years after her Renshai Trilogy, bestselling fantasy author Reichert takes readers deeper into the saga of Colbey Calistinsson and his determination to restore the balance between Law and Chaos. The ambitious dark elf Dh'arlo'me and his supporters have managed to substitute one of their own as King of Bearn, but the subterfuge is revealed when a loyal band of adventurers returns safely with Griff (rescued from an elven dungeon in Beyond Ragnarok), the last heir to the Bearnian throne. Dh'arlo'me also holds the powerful Staves of Law and Chaos, the heart of Bearnian succession and power. Retaining the Staff of Law, he offers a dangerous challenge: Colbey must find a warrior to wield the Staff of Chaos and face Dh'arlo'me in single combat for ultimate control over the fate of the world. The last half of this heavily plot-driven novel takes a strangely misogynist turn, as a plague of sterility temporarily reduces even the mighty Renshai swordswoman Kevral to the status of royal brood mare. An excess of melodrama and too many convenient plot twists make this second novel an uneven and unsatisfying middle piece to Reichert's latest trilogy.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

* Terrific traditional epic fantasy sure to appeal to the fans of David Gemmell * Reissued simultaneously with the mass market paperback of the latest Renshai novel PRINCE OF DEMONS. * Each volume in this series was sold to BCA asa Main Selection for Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club. * 'I enjoyed Mickey Zucher Reichert's THE WESTERN WIZARD for her engaging characters and her e --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: DAW; First Paperback Printing 1997 edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0886777593
• ISBN-13: 978-0886777593
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #968,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A really interesting book, and very well written., January 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Prince of Demons (Renshai Chronicles) (Hardcover)

I enjoyed this book very much, and I can't wait until the next one is published. Although the ending seemed a bit rushed and the story didn't flow quite as well as Beyond Ragnarok, it was still very enjoyable. I had hoped that Kevral and Tae would get together in the end, though, because I like Tae better than Ra-khir. Looking forward to reading the next one!!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Excellent Book!, January 3, 2000

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Kelly Taylor - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prince of Demons (Renshai Chronicles Vol. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I Read this book and loved it just as I did the first one. The plot Is right on the mark with Norse Mythology and the plot Keeps you hooked onto the searies. The Characters are intresting and, just as all of Reicherts Books, the story in whole is excellent. I would only Suggest This book To someone who read and liked The first one and of corse, understood it. this book is worth buying ten times over! :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent thrilling story, one of those MUST HAVE books!, July 28, 1998

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This review is from: Prince of Demons (Renshai Chronicles Vol. 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I really love this book, and the previous (Beyond Ragnarok). My favourite character is Ra-khir and Kevral, as well as Tae. Really good story, fast- moving but exciting and definitely not boring. I think the first is slightly better than the 2nd book, but I still LOVE the 2nd (this book) also. Good plot, many unexpected turns, good character setting. Can't wait to read the next book!!!