Veil of Darkness chronicles the adventures of Jase Fairimor, heir of ancient birthright who has distanced himself from his responsibilities. Prophesied to rejuvenate the life-giving essence of the Earthsoul, Jase must keep the veil separating life from death from collapsing completely. If he fails, the earth will be swallowed by the armies of the dead.
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Set in a richly detailed world, this blend of coming-of-age story and epic saga belongs in most fantasy collections. -- Library Journal, September 15, 2005
Veil of Darkness is a gripping, action-packed tale that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. -- Derek Guinn, High School Guidance Counselor, May 2005
Veil of Darkness is a gripping, action-packed tale that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. -- Derek Guinn, High School Guidance Counselor, May 2005
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Like many young people in our society today, Jase knows what is expected of him but is hesitant to take a stand because of self-doubt. He is also fearful that getting involved in the conflict facing his nation may require him to change—and that he might not like who he changes into. This coming-of-age theme in Veil of Darkness is but one of many that will appeal to readers of all ages. Other issues explored include fate vs agency, restraint vs impulse, selfishness vs selflessness, and justice vs vengeance.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The book is better than the sum of its parts,
This review is from: Veil of Darkness, Book One of The Earthsoul Prophecies series (Hardcover)
Since Tolkien, writing fantasy has been about creating a world with its own peoples, cultures, and histories. To draw in readers and get them to care about the world they have created, writers unleash a plot that drives interesting action and characters who add an emotional element. The best fantasies carefully balance these three elements to create a world the reader cares about because he or she has an emotional tie to it and wants to learn more. While it doesn't have the best balance, Veil of Darkness has a detailed and intricate world with good characters and an interesting plot.
The world Greg Park created is the strongest part of his book. It has a rich history of people interacting with gods, magic, and each other. The ancient prophesies and recent wars create a solid foundation for the story to build on. The cultures are intricate and fun to see. Park even uses a language he developed for the book to give the setting more substance. The rich detail given to the setting creates a world you want to care about. The emotional ties created by the characters hold you to the story. The heroes are all likable and easy to emphasize with. For the most part, all the characters are believable with only a couple cliche caricatures. The area where the characters can be improved is in the villains and the main female characters. The villains definitely chose the wrong cause and I cheered for the downfall of their organizations, but I didn't feel much drive to hate the individuals pulling the ropes behind the curtains. The lead female characters seemed to fill one of two roles; they were either the warm motherly types or enigmatic love interests for the male leads. Fortunately, this was passable for a story of a young man who didn't understand women. The plot, although very enjoyable, is derivative. In a nutshell, it involves a young man who must accept spectacular abilities and a destiny he didn't know he had while the forces of evil combine against him. It's not new (Star Wars, Wheel of Time, or even historical figures) and Park's unique contribution on the theme is just his setting. His writing style, however, makes it enjoyable enough to want to read the familiar drama. The story flows through the characters' personal growth and journeys (both emotional and physical) punctuated by battles. The fights are generally fun and exciting. This book might not keep you up all night holding your breath to see what will happen, but it will engage you enough to want to finish it. Unfortunately, the book ends without a sense of completion or a cliff hanger. It blatantly leaves the story unfinished without giving you a sense of urgency for the characters or a sense of completion for one important step in a set of crucial tasks. Despite its lack of strong components, Veil of Darkness was a fun, enjoyable read. With no bad language, sexual content, or descriptive graphic violence, the book is an ideal read for adolescent fans of the genre and one I'll probably pass on to my younger brother and nephews.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book,
This review is from: Veil of Darkness (The Earthsoul Prophecies, Book 1) (Paperback)
I bought this book from the author a few weeks ago and once I read the prolouge I was hooked. The narration and dialoug are amazing and i couldn't keep my hand off of this book. I could relate to some of the characters and I never got lost on locations of where the characters were and i could see the places in my head. Greg Park is an amazing writer (and teacher for that matter) and i would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the Robert Jordan books or Lord of the Rings trilogy. You will not be dissapointed if you buy this book and I myself can't wait to read the next one in the series
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply The Best.,
By Jay Boyce (UT, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Veil of Darkness (The Earthsoul Prophecies, Book 1) (Paperback)
In an epic fantasy novel, Greg Park has managed to combine exciting story with well-rounded characters. With gripping battles and life-like situations, we are given insight into the details of this world. The book goes the perfect pace, never slacking off or speeding up to confuse the reader. It is a book that will not confuse you, but may cause you to reconsider deeper meanings of life- the choices we have to make, whether or not they are good, or evil. Park takes the reader on a journey they will never forget, a shadow of Jase Fairimore couldn't have been written more clearly or perfectly; This book is something that leaves you waiting for more, begging to know what comes next. An engaging, thrilling story, with only better yet to come. It is worth every penny it takes to buy it, and never will your money have been better spent.
Honestly? It's a once-in-a-lifetime book, something you won't see daily. Thankfully, we have the chance to read more, in four coming books. In the meantime, we have one of the best pieces of literature at our fingertips... Veil of Darkness is simply the best.
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