Zorro and the Witch's Curse [Mass Market Paperback]

John Whitman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000

The Mark of Zorro!

They call him El Zorro, the Fox. Tyrants and villains call him an outlaw. But to the people of old California he is a hero defending the innocent with a sword in his hand and a smile upon his lips. None suspect that behind the mask of Zorro hids Don Diego de la Vega, the only son of a wealthy landowner. Riding through the night, Zorro leaves behind his own legendary signature: the Mark of the Z!

The Witch's Curse

Twenty years ago, during a fearsome hurricane, an innocent woman was left to die on the remote island of San Nicholas. As the ship pulled away, leaving her to face the fury of the storm, she screamed a curse on those who had abandoned her, vowing to have her revenge upon them even if she had to return from death itself.

Don Diego had always thought the witch of San Nicholas nothing more than a colorful legend--until a mysterious white-haired crone began terrorizing the pueblo of Los Angeles. The frightening apparition appears without warning and stikes without mercy, making her victims vanish as if by magic. Has the witch of San Nicholas truly returned from her watery grave? Only Zorro can uncover the truth--before the witch's curse claims Zorro's own father!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Forge Books (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812567692
• ISBN-13: 978-0812567694
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,770,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best in Modern Zorro Series Thus Far, April 15, 2000

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This review is from: Zorro and the Witch's Curse (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the best zorro book in the series thus far; however I also should note that this is the first by Whitman. Unlike the previous books that feature samuari warriors and cult-like villians that are magicians (which stray FAR from the original Zorro story-line) this book is much more believable.

This is the third "new" adventure, and continues to have replaced Zorro's original love interest Lolita, with the much the more intriguing Arcadia.

Whitman portrays Zorro much like McCulley - this book is an enjoyable read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars El Zorro, a new adventure., December 28, 2000

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Ayman (Sydney) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zorro and the Witch's Curse (Mass Market Paperback)

Being a big fan of Zorro when I was a child, I purchased this book to read in my spare time. I was expecting a fairly toned-down, zorro story-it seems Zorro is being tailored for younger audiences these days, forgetting the adults. The book is an easy read and holds your interest, although its very predictable which does spoil the fun. There is heaps of action, and the ending was quite decent. However, it would be nice if Zorro didn't make too many appearances, infact Zorro is around more then "Don Diego", which is not a good idea. In my humble opinion Zorro must only come in when necessary so this makes his presence special! The story juggles between trying to satisfy both adult and younger readers, but it still doesn't mean I didnt enjoy it. Zorro is pitted against a mysterious "Witch" who may or may not have a connection to a series of ruthless pirate attacks on California. The Witch uses "special effects" to create illusions and soon Zorro discovers her true identity. Nice plot, but I wish, in future, that more "adult" Zorro novels are published - to balance things evenly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Zorro Read!, April 10, 2001

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"cminter4zorro" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zorro and the Witch's Curse (Mass Market Paperback)

This is three in a series, so far, by Tor/Forge paperbacks, with approval from Zorro Productions.

Zorro is presented in a delightful description and the characters are fun! Couldn't put it down.

I hope Tor/Forge books will come out with a new Zorro paperback (mass production) for this year, 2001!

Z forever!