A Separate Power [Paperback]

Loren Cooper (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Mundania Press LLC (August 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594260826
• ISBN-13: 978-1594260827
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,665,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The author's best to date., September 29, 2004

By 

Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Separate Power (Paperback)

Matthias was once a Master of the Black Fires. He forged the best weapons and armor in the magical Soulsteel, the mystical medal that could harm the Soulridden. Once Riverlands became protected by soulsteel barriers, he retired as smithy and became an artist. He ignored the world that existed outside the barriers, the place known as the Waste.

But Destiny requires Matthias's skill once again. Hyrn knows that Matthias would refuse help if simply asked. Thus the Sword Master of Stone's Rest has Matthias kidnapped so he could be shown the slaughter that the Bodiless and Edward Tobit has done ... and will continue doing. Once seen, Matthias could not bring himself to refuse helping the Brotherhood in their quest to strike a balance between the Bodiless and the human denizens of the Wastes and Outer Lands.

Nefta is demonkind. Owing Matthias a life debt, she helps him when all hope seems lost. In doing so, she makes a strong enemy, Seth. She wants to learn from Matthias to make her Realm a piece of art. Of course she is using him, but he never said he trusted her.

Everything will come together on one dark night, when the full moon is covered, and the Seat of Power is up for grabs by the most powerful. All could be lost.

**** In my opinion, this novel is the author's best work to date. Every time I believed I knew everything thoroughly, a twist would be placed in front of me and I would be forced to see it all in a totally new light. There is not a "main character" in this story. The people who are the biggest characters are listed in this synopsis. However, the story is told by following Matthias for awhile, then Hyrn, etc. Well done! I look forward to Cooper's next release. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fantasy, October 21, 2004

By 

M. Curtiss "watchman" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Separate Power (Paperback)

Called unwillingly out of retirement, Matthias joins with Hyrn to vanquish the demons ravaging their world. A would-be suicide mission, made doable with soulsteel weapons forged by Matthias, turns into a journey through time and unimaginable worlds. Along the way we are confronted with the relationship with our demons. Is it possible that we can become attached to some, maybe love them? Maybe they can become us or we can become them or both.

The author challenges our sterotypes with a thought provoking and imaginitive story where power, love and honor are not always where you expect them. How does this all end? I was surpised and entertained. Good stuff!