Wartorn: Resurrection [Paperback]

Robert Asprin (Author), Eric Del Carlo (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wartorn | Publication Date: December 28, 2004

The legendary warlord, Dardas, died more than two hundred and fifty years ago. Now, his spirit lives on in a host body, resurrected by a magician to lead a conquering army across the city-states of Isthmus.

But there are military scholars familiar with Dardas's tactics--scholars who may hold the key to stopping his army.

Editorial Reviews

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Seasoned action-fantasy veteran Asprin and relative newcomer Del Carlo launch a promising new series. The realms of the North and the South are divided by the Isthmus, and Matokin, the sorcerer-emperor of the North, has sent an army to conquer the land-bridge. Said army is ostensibly led by Lord Weisel, but Weisel is actually the host of the spirit of the long-dead military genius, Dardas. Weisel is none too happy about his situation, and neither are a lot of other people, starting, after he loses his entire family, with the playwright Bryck. In the course of this book, Bryck becomes a formidable resistance fighter, and Raven, Matokin's bastard daughter, changes from a homely apprentice mage into a military intelligence operative specializing in sorcery. Thanks to a well-built world and deft handling of warfare, weapons, and intrigues, Asprin and Del Carlo should harvest quite a swath of impressed fantasy readers. Roland Green
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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Ace (December 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441012353
• ISBN-13: 978-0441012350
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #606,639 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a new series, November 15, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wartorn: Resurrection (Paperback)

The various city-states in the Isthmus have never known wholesale war but that is about to end. The ruler of Felk, Lord Motokin has planned for years to conquer the city- states and become Emperor of the Isthmus. He amassed a large army and trained in his own college a group of powerful wizards who would give that army instant transportation and communications. He places them under the command of a two hundred and fifty year old general remembered in the history books as Dardas the Butcher.

The city states of Windal, Callah and Sook fall immediately and the entire population of U'delph are killed, the city leveled to the ground. Although Dardas knows he needs periodic rejuvenation spells from a wizard under Motokin's command, the general is plotting to turn the magician's loyalty towards him. However, there are plans in the works from an assortment of people to stop this madness. One man is raising up a resistance in Callah while the leader of the powerful city-state Petgrad is trying to unite the city states so there's a chance they can win against the horde that is coming for them.

This story is told from the perspective of many individuals including a mercenary, a scholar, a collaborator, a resistance fighter and Dardas. Once the reader adjusts to the changing points of view, the transitions between these various viewpoints are smooth and makes for a fascinating reading experience. With the exception of the collaborator and the general who are deliberately made despicable, the audience will like the other characters and feel close to them. That Robert Asprin and Eric Del Carlo can accomplish such a feat is a testament to their tremendous talent.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read, September 7, 2005

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S. Johnson "rama22" (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wartorn: Resurrection (Paperback)

I am a huge fan of Robert Asprin's, ever since my Uncle handed down the Myth series books. I was excited to see a new series from him, and was drawn into the story. I do have to agree, though, with the "6 mini stories" in the book. I sometimes had to go back to figure out where that character left off... which got frustrating at times. However, I still enjoyed the story, and while the theme has been done before, the style of writing that the authors use makes it unique.

Recommended

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting.., March 18, 2006

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Enrique Matta "SLAM! Let the boys be boys!" (Federal Way, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wartorn: Resurrection (Paperback)

I read this book about a year ago and since then I have been anxiously waiting for the next book in the series. I won't go into plot, but I will tell you this, the ending will force you to buy the next book in the series.

Very intriguing use of Magic and politics in this book. It's not "Game of Thrones", but its a quick and dirty read.

4 out of 5: Very good book for the weekend.