Crown of Fire (Firebird Trilogy, 3) (Paperback)

by Kathy Tyers (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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The tales of Lady Firebird conclude with Tyers' Crown of Fire , sequel to Firebird (1999) and Fusion Fire (2000). Firebird, from the decadent planet Netaia, was born a wastling, doomed to a glorious death in combat against the Ehretan Federate. But she's captured and falls in love with General Brennen, a telepath and leader of the Sentinels--the good guys. Firebird joins the Sentinel cause to subdue a renegade band of powerful telepaths called the Shuhr, whose defeat is also desired by the "Eternal Speaker," or God. Tyers is a busy writer with a confusing array of characters and settings, and she leans heavily on Star Wars . Firebird's rejection of Netaia's rigid religion and the idea of a culture based on ruthless eugenics prove intriguing, as do certain minor characterizations, such as that of Terza, a young eugenics technician who, in support of the war effort, is forced to bear a child the old-fashioned way. John Mort
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Review
Several plot twists and turns, terrific writing and larger-than-life characters make this an excellent page turner for fans. -- Romantic Times, November 2000

[Frank] Peretti has nothing on Tyers. -- Breakpoint Online (Peter L. Edman, Editor)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764222163
• ISBN-13: 978-0764222160
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #426,153 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too bad I can't read it!, January 6, 2003

By	karen haag (PA United States) - See all my reviews

I know that I would rate this book at 5 stars since I loved the first two in this series. And after reading the other reviews I really would like to read this one! I picked the first two up at a Christian book outlet for next to nothing. I read them in no time at all and was ready for the third one. Much to my dismay, it is the only one out of print!! Is this some kind of publisher's ploy to make the last one in the series a rare and expensive book to buy? I have only found it at prices as high as $$ which I can't get myself to spend since the first two are still being sold at lower prices, I am so dissapointed that I can't finish the series, but will keep checking for them to print it again or for more people to decide to let their copies go. Any one want to sell theirs for $$ or less since they sell originally for $$, I can't see paying more for it. Thank you Kathy and Bethany House I think it is, for such a great series. Please, reprint the last one to go with the first two!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'd rate it six stars if I could, June 20, 2002

By	Moriel (Anchorage, AK USA) - See all my reviews

The only thing bad about this book was that it's the last in the Firebird series, and I want more, but everything else I just loved. It has all the same good qualities as Firebird and Fusion Fire. I don't know if I can pick a favorite out of this series, but if I could, it might be this one. Near the end, when poor Firebird was so sure Brennan was dead, I nearly cried (something I usually don't do while reading). I'd recommend this book to anyone.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, March 7, 2002

By	Rebecca Drayer (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first received my copy of this book, I let it sit for a few days. I was aware that it was the final volume of the Firebird trilogy, and I wanted to savor it for awhile. Then I began to take peeks at the book, and before I realized it I had read the entire thing. All I can say is, "Wow!"

This was definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time. I love the characters of both Firebird and Brennen. They are utterly human, with human strengths and failings. I don't like books with one-dimensional characters who can do either no right or no wrong. Firebird and Brennen make their share of mistakes, but ultimately become stronger for them.

Although I know it's not likely to happen, I would love to see more stories in this universe!