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Shadow in the Deep (The Binding of the Blade, Book 3)

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L.B. Graham is a skilled wordsmith and creator of a fully dimensional reality with characters that have sensitivity and vulnerability. The tide of action that magnetizes the reader is both external in the ominous environment, and internal in the souls and relationships of the characters. Although the book cover artwork is stylized somewhat like comic book art (yet riveting and effective), the characters have a breadth and depth that bonds them to the reader. As any human being who faces an affront is always confronted internally with the options for revenge and must actively choose to turn the other cheek, just so the Binding of The Blade characters grapple with the options in the challenges they face.

To appreciate the developing crisis and ongoing history of the Kirthanin world, these books should be read sequentially. May God keep the author healthy, safe, and inspired through the fulfillment of the saga, and may Book 4 be completed soon!

This novel continues the story began in Beyond the Summerland and Bringer of Storms and continues to expand the threat to Kirthanin. This book picks up where the second book left off, with no large gap of time as was the case between book one and two. The third rise of Malek and his huge hordes is underway and all of Kirthanin must unite again or fall. Allfather's new prophet must call together these races, as Aljeron and other leaders use their best military knowledge to pick the time and place to confront Malek's great army. Aljeron and a handful of men must journey north on an important quest while Caan leads the main army in another direction. Benjiah must grow into his role as his uncles stand by his side. The Great Bear and even the Dragons have a role in this book, and a new, great threat from Malek emerges--and it's not the threat on the cover. The Bringer of Storms and Farimaal, along with a certain betrayer, continue to push the armies of the enemy forward. This book ends with a mysterious person in one place, and the capture of one of the good guys in another. I think I know who the mystery person is, but we'll all have to wait for book four to know for sure. Mr. Graham is fashioning a true Tolkien-like epic with this series and I urge you to give it a try. You won't be sorry. This story should flow into the next book without too much of a time gap either, as the conflict that was pressing, was not fully resolved.

The only slight problem with the book is the same as I mentioned about the first two, which is that some of the dialogue seems too modern at times. Mom and dad, instead of mother and father, and similar things that just didn't feel "medieval" enough. This is a very minor concern, though, and is very subjective. I am definitely looking forward to book four in this great series!

This third book in the Binding of the Blade trilogy is roughly on par with the 1st two in the series. The characters are well developed and each chapter has plenty of conflict, adventure, and romance to keep the reader hooked. The style is reminiscent of the earlier works of Stephen Lawhead (that's a good thing). Some of the plot lines are interesting, but they are pretty typical for this genre. Others show flashes of brilliance that leave you with hopes that Graham will grow into a world class author. As a trilogy, the three books are not quite as cohesive as they could be - more like a set of episodes in a series than a unified saga. I expect this is simply a mark of inexperience and not a serious weakness. If you are a fan of sci-fi/fantasy with a positive moral compass, I highly recommend this series. I do recommend reading them in order.

We read on in the tale of Benjiah as he seeks to discover the truth of the eternal rain, and Aljeron seeks out the lost dragons in the frozen wastes of the North. It has some great flashback bits about the enemie's pasts, and powerful battle scenes, with a twist (predictable) at the end.
Graham's third book in the Binding of the Blade trilogy is satisfying, but it seems to be lacking a bit in the intrigue department. I am not saying I dislike this book at all, it was a great continuation of his earlier story, but it seems to waffle on in certain parts. The "secret" of the rain, which I won't disclose here, was painfully obvious even in the second book. Not a bad fantasy read, go ahead and try it, but it lacks the zest of his previous two books.

L.B. Graham belongs in a class by himself. I have never been so compelled to continue reading as I have in this the Bindong of the Blade series, not least in this latest instalment, Shadow in the Deep. The depth and breadth of Graham's Kirthanin never ceases to amaze me, nor does Graham's use of it. Buy this book if you have the other two. If you don't have the other two, buy them, then buy this one. You will not be disappointed.

I read the first book in the series. It drew me in completely.
Then I read the second book. I tore through it.
I have now finished the third book, and I am just amazed. L.B. Graham never ceases to amaze me with his writing. Every time I read one of his books, I get drawn into the story. I feel like I'm right there, standing beside the characters, seeing what they are seeing. I thought the first two books were fantastic. This third book does not dissapoint. The character development continues to be fantastic. The plot couldn't be better. Graham takes the reader farther and farther into the world he has created. Just when you think you've explored as much as you are going to, the author takes you further in. I highly recommend this series for anyone who likes adventure, battles, friendship, love, devotion, and, simply put, GREAT STORIES!

L B Graham has never failed with any book in this series! I keep thinking he might write a dud or something, cause it's not natural to write book that are this good! This book has great imagery, action, and the plot is unreal! You will have trouble putting this book down if you pick it up!

Oh yeah, this one also has a major cliff hanger! Can't wait for book #4!

L.B. Graham's third book in the Binding of The Blade is just as good as the first two! With many mysteries solved, and many, many more revealed, it leaves you longing for the next one! I tried very hard to read slowly, as I knew that the next book wouldn't be out till next year, but I could hardly put it down; it took me three days, going slowly! I highly recommend this book, and all of the series.

I've been following the Binding of the Blade series and loving it. Beyond the Summerland started a little slow, but if you stay with it, you become engrossed to the point of no return. I read Shadow of the Deep on a long plane trip, and it made that trip much more bearable. Excellent bood, decent Christian symbolism. I can't wait until the the next one.

I received my products in a timely fashion and in excellent condition...I would certainly recommend this seller to others...Thank you and may God bless and prosper you.