The Prophecy Of The Kings Trilogy [Paperback]

David Burrows (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2008

The fate of three worlds is intertwined, that of men, dragons and demons. The time is approaching when the fabric separating the worlds will become sufficiently thin for demons to cross the divide, but the people are largely ignorant of this, preferring forgetfulness rather than confronting their fears. The Eldric, saviours of previous wars, have mysteriously disappeared from the world, leaving crumbling ruins where once stood proud cities. Vastra, recklessly ambitious and driven by greed for power, seeks an Eldric talisman and recruits Kaplyn and Lars to gain it. Together they unravel an ancient secret that could doom them all. The evil that is Trosgarth is spreading, monarchs are slain to deny the Prophecy from coming to pass, Priest of Ryoch are trained to communicate via their Shaols, while grakyn and krell gather in the remote regions of the world. Visit my website for more information including sample chapters and reviews www.prophecyofthekings.com/

Editorial Reviews

Review

I'm halfway through Shadow of the Demon (book 3) and couldn't agree more that this is a fantastic trilogy, one of the most enjoyable reads I have had in a while, really!

--kindleboards.com/index.php/topic,24029.msg826479.html#msg826479 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

My family lived near Blackpool which was great for summer jobs, calling bingo and working on the Pleasure Beach. From there I went to Liverpool University where I was introduced to the delights of this truly great city. I spent some time rowing on Knowsley lake, right opposite a safari park. As you rowed you were treated to the delights of giraffe and zebra strolling by the lake side, it was just like being in Africa! I never did find out if there were crocodiles in the lake. Next I was off to Edinburgh where I enrolled in the TA as an infantry Captain, spending many a happy weekend on a mountain top, freezing in ice and snow! I have now moved south to a much gentler climate in Kent. I have also handed over my claymore and rifle to take up the sword, shield and spear of an Anglo-Saxon re-enactor, in Regia Anglorum.

Product Details

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: David Burrows; 1st edition (September 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0955676002
• ISBN-13: 978-0955676000
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,261,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Burrows is an avid reader of fantasy and counts Tolkien, Irvine and Rowling amongst his favourites. David is also keen on Saxon/Viking re-enactment where he learned the brutal reality of fighting in a shield wall. Writing is his main hobby and he has written a fantasy trilogy The Prophecy of the Kings, which comprises Legacy of the Eldric, Dragon Rider and Shadow of the Demon,sample chapters and reviews can be found on his website at http://davidburrows.org.uk. He is currently working on the prequel to the trilogy, Drachar's Demons and a children's bed time story book, Grump the Giant.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book 1, December 21, 2009

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M. Hudgens "mhleigh" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Prophecy Of The Kings Trilogy (Paperback)

Prince Kaplyn grows bored of castle life and decides to venture beyond the walls of his privileged life. He has a big family - making him ninth in line to the throne - and longs to seek adventure, test his bravery and cunning. After a brief interlude where he meets a companion, Lars, who is shipwrecked far from home, the perfect opportunity presents itself: a quest. A man named Vastra, whose motives are questionable, hires Lars and Kaplyn to go to an abandoned city built by the legendary Eldric, a people of great magical ability who abandoned the world after helping defeat an evil enemy hundreds of years previously. First Vastra, a sorcerer himself, must raise the ruins of the city, revealing it in its splendor and beauty. The discoveries made there begin the journey of the three to find the Eldric and enlist their aid once more.

Quote: "True, the Krell tribes had been defeated years ago, fleeing to the remotest regions of the land, but there were still supposed sightings, and even rumors of attacks."

Although I did enjoy this book overall, I thought it got off to too slow of a start. The set up to the quest itself was too prolonged, and I didn't find myself really reading on eagerly until we got to that portion of the book. The characters are strong, with those to route for and against. There was a definite mythology, with a whole alternate world created. I was interested in seeing the outcome of the story, particularly the ending of book one which had my running to the second volume.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars, October 10, 2009

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Kathleen Silver (Chestertown, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Prophecy of the Kings Trilogy (Hardcover)

This was a good book. Three companions start a journey to find a magical pendant and along the way become integral parts of a prophecy that could mean the end of the world as they know it. There is a constant change in scenery as they travel around their world gaining allies, seeking knowledge, and fighting battles. The characters are likeable, especially Lomar and Kaplan, and I couldn't predict the story as it unfolded. There is no swearing or sexual content. This would be a great book for middle /high school age readers.

I received this book through an author giveaway on [...]. I can be a little critical when it comes to "quest" fantasy because I've read a decent amount of it. This trilogy was on the upper end of the spectrum. Burrow's characters and world were well described and created. I wish there could have been some more character growth, outside of Vastra. It didn't really have the intensity of the best novels of this type. Despite this, it deserves a read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for fantasy lovers, October 4, 2009

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P. Dahlhauser (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Prophecy of the Kings Trilogy (Hardcover)

I thought that it was an excellent book overall. I loved having the viewpoint switch between characters so you could have a more in depth feel about how everyone in the party is feeling and believing. I couldn't stop reading it when I started. The transition between all three books was very good and I was able to understand the situation throughout the story at all times. I never got bored because there was always some action going on and it kept me reading. I think that it was very entertaining and a good read and I recommend all fantasy lovers to read this series.