Beyond The Blue Moon (Hawk & Fisher) (Paperback)

by Simon R. Green (Author) "It was spring in Haven, and no one gave a damn..." (more)
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Product Description
Fifteen years ago, Prince Rupert and Princess Julia saved the Forest Kingdom from the long night of the Blue Moon. In the aftermath they were heroes.

Now Hawk & Fisher are tough cops in the crime-torn city of Haven. The last thing they need is a reminder of who they once were.

But the Blue Moon is threatening to rise again. The Forest Kingdom needs their heroes again.

They need Rupert and Julia. What they'll get is Hawk and Fisher.

Praise for Blue Moon Rising:

"Delightful fantasy."-New York Daily News

"This fantasy adventure is one readers will savor and enjoy for a long time to come."-Rave Reviews

"Really stands out from the crowd...Breathes new life into an old story."-Science Fiction Chronicle

And Hawk & Fisher:

"Intrigue and magic...an interesting and well-conceived blend." -Science Fiction Chronicle

About the Author
Simon R. Green is the author of the bestselling DEATHSTALKER cycle, the New York Times bestseller ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES, and many other novels. He lives in Bradford-upon-Avon in Wiltshire. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Roc (November 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451458052
• ISBN-13: 978-0451458056
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #309,336 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but fans of Green will want to read it., November 8, 2000

By	N. Dodson "wheatpuppy" (South Dakota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first heard of a sequel to BLUE MOON RISING, I was thrilled, and I bought the first copy I could get my hands on. Now that I've read it ... I'm a little disappointed, but I'll probably read it again because of my love for the first book.

This (final?) installment of the Hawk and Fisher series starts out in the city of Haven much like the previous stories. And indeed, we see a lot of familiar references in BEYOND THE BLUE MOON. The Arthurian symbolism is so thick you could cut it with a knife, but there are also familiar characters from and references to other Green books like BLOOD AND HONOR and SHADOWS FALL. It was nice to see the Seneschal again, and to hear that Viktor and Catriona got married.

Unfortunately, the characters, old and new, are never fully developed and their motives are always unclear. This is in part to support the sense of mystery surrounding the murder investigation, but if you haven't figured out the killer by the middle of the book, you haven't been paying attention. The plot in general is rushed, with a feeling of anticlimax at the end.

Despite the book's many flaws, I still enjoyed it. I will probably read it again. I just don't feel that it measured up to the standards of the original BLUE MOON. I would almost rather have seen this story broken up into novellas like those featured in GUARDS OF HAVEN and SWORDS OF HAVEN. If you're looking for closure in this series, definitely read this book. If you've never read Simon Green's work before, don't start with this one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Something of a Disappointmet, November 29, 2000

By	Lissa (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

Blue Moon Rising is my favorite book. I have read it numerous times, and have recommended it to many people. So, when I found out that Green was writing a sequel to BMR, I was ecstatic. However, this new book simply lacks the punch that the original had.

I felt like Green took the easy way out in the way of character resolution, especially the dragon, the goblins and the high warlock. I could see how the plot resolved a mile away.

There were some interesting new elements in this book, but the writing style is just not up to par with Blue Moon Rising. Blue Moon Rising is snappy and funny at times, with a healthy dose of adventure. Beyond the Blue Moon gets somewhat trite.

I would recommed it only because it is something of a resolution of Blue Moon Rising, but I was still rather disappointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You'll never please everyone, March 7, 2004

By	John R. Ivicek Jr. "proditor2" (Catonsville, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

But in this case, the only thing that did not please me about "Beyond the Blue Moon" was that it ended. I've heard a lot of praise for "Blue moon Rising", the prequel to the Hawk and Fisher series, but I came upon that book only shortly before "Beyond the Blue Moon". My Hawk and Fisher were in Haven and this seemed like a truly worthy send up of the two dealiest individuals in fantasy writing. My only regret is that Green isn't filling in a few more blanks in the lives of Hawk and Fisher in Haven. I honestly can't get enough of them.