Sword of the Prophets (Paperback)

~ Mark A. Garland (Author)

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Product Description

Possessing the ability to know a sword's history just by looking at it, Yourdon Lewen nevertheless pursues his dream of becoming a hero and dons the armor of a soldier, but his subsequent experiences teach him the meaning of true heroism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Baen (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671877763
• ISBN-13: 978-0671877767
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,941,980 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A page turner, couldn't put it down!, November 27, 1997

By A Customer

This book is one of the best I've read in a while. The interplay between Yourdon and Tasia made a great sub-plot, reminds me of when me and my fiance first met. Will there be a sequel? A very good fantasy novel. I highly recomend it.

2.0 out of 5 stars So where's that sword after all?!, May 10, 2006

By	Silmarillion (Romania) - See all my reviews

A story in the tradition of the Conan series, only without the "Barbarian" added to the hero's name.
Disgraced in the war , Yourdon is forced to make a new life for himself. After being exiled by his own father, fallen to drinking and then saved in extremis by allying himself with a merchant, Yourdon finally finds a new job: mercenary bodyguard. A series of assignements end up with an accusation of murder against his liege, a self made prophet. Yourdon gets saved then revenges himself.
Very good technique, no surprises, no clear ending... And no sword of the prophets that I could read about in the whole book.
Where's the sword? Was there any sword? What's the catch??

Or is there any?....

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE WORK OF ART, September 16, 1998

By	GARY VINES [e-mail] (EIZABETHTON TN. USA) - See all my reviews

THE INTERACTION BETWEEN YOURDON AND TASIA IS ONLY PART OF WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK AS GOOD AS IT IS. IT REMINDS ME OF THE SHANNARA SERIES IN THE WAY THAT YOURDON MUST NOT ONLY COME TO GRIPS WITH THE POWER WITHIN HIMSELF BUT WITH HIS FATE AS WELL.