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Young Tobin had the misfortune of being born female in perilous times, in which high-born females of all ages are being murdered by order of the king, to ensure his son's succession to the throne. Years earlier, King Elrius usurped his sister's rightful claim to the throne--an act that abrogated the divine protections set over his people, bringing plague and war to the land. There are those who would see the divine prophecies honored, however, and a warrior queen restored to the throne. So Tobin is disguised by means of dark magic that conceals her true gender with that of her twin brother, who was killed at birth, but not fast enough. He drew a single breath, which was enough to keep his soul earthbound and horribly angry. Tobin will indeed be queen, but only if she can be protected until adulthood from her insane mother, her demonic brother, and every evil wizard in the land. This terrific tale is dark and exciting, and the magic in it is truly wonderful. Paula Luedtke
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'A fantasy that does not flinch from its premise all the way to a satisfying conclusion ! The story pulled me under and carried me off with it.' ROBIN HOBB 'The Bone Doll's Twin is a thoroughly engrossing new fantasy. It got its hooks into me on the first page, and didn't let loose until the last. I am already looking forward to the next instalment.' GEORGE RR MARTIN 'Original, well-written, and totally absorbing ! by turns poignant, spooky, and earthy ! a moving and thoroughly recommended read' STARBURST
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  • Paperback: 438 pages
  • Publisher: Voyager (June 17, 2002)
  • ISBN-10: 0007113080
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007113088
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,603,887 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Bone Doll" is Bone-Chilling!, October 22, 2001
This review is from: The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
...but deliciously so! Lynn, you genius, you've done it again: just when I was convinced that the fantasy genre had nothing new to offer, you set the whole thing on its ear. This was one of the most delightful reads I've had in a loooooong time! Clear writing, believable and continuously developing characters, and a premise that will leave you reeling... this book has it all.

Fair warning to those in search of a light romp: you won't find it here. This is NOT "Stalking Darkness". This is a moody, suspenseful, often disturbing story, on par with Edgar Allen Poe. For the first two chapters, I wasn't sure if Lynn was divinely inspired or taking strong meds. But after chapter two, I didn't care! I was sucked in so deeply that I heard the creak of the floorboards (ooohhh...), the rustle of skirts down the unlit hall (gasp!), felt the chill, ghostly breath on the back of my neck (shriek!!!)... okay, you get the idea. For those of us with highly vivid imaginations, this book sparkles. An ideal read for All Hallow's Eve.

In addition to the sheer entertainment value of the story, it raises some very deep questions, primarily: Do the ends always justify the means? Toss aside all your preconceptions at the door, 'cause none of the characters is entirely what s/he seems. No one wears a white or black hat... this book is all about shades of grey. You're shocked to discover the depths to which the "good guys" will plunge in order to secure a future for their world. And you're surprised by the likeability of some of the "bad guys".

I can't recommend "Bone Doll" highly enough! Clear your calendar for the next few days so you can completely immerse yourself in this engrossing, thought-provoking, delightfully eerie book!

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book from Flewelling..., February 28, 2002
By Jonathan Burgoine "bookseller" (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
Having read Flewelling's other three books in the "Nightrunner" series, I snapped up "Bone Doll's Twin" with a little bit of frustration: it was a prequel. I wanted more from Alec and Seregil, not new characters, so I resisted for a while before settling down to read this book.

I'm glad I waited, because now I'm salivating over the next in the trilogy.

The story is actually rather straightforward, and one we know quite a bit about already as "history" in the Nightrunner series. There was a mad king who killed off all his female relatives, so that the ancient prophecy of a Queen on the throne could not come to pass: even though the prophecies were clear: the kingdom wouldn't prosper without a Queen on the throne.

Enter the heroes. When twins are born to a royal bloodline, one a girl, and one a boy, the heroes kill - yes, kill - the baby boy and wrap the baby girl up in an illusion of being male that will last long enough to keep the girl alive to the point of taking the throne. Alas, the girl herself doesn't even know what's going on - she believes she's a boy named Tobin, and the dead brother is a haunting demon-spirit, rather upset at being murdered in such a way...

The empathy and pathos of this story was remarkable. The heroes had to get their hands dirty from step one - and it's still coming - and you can't help but be drawn into their plight as they do truly evil things for the greater good. Likewise, poor Tobin is living a lie throughout the book - and you can keenly feel his sense of not being "quite right," and his desire for a normal life with a good friend.

Where this series is going seems likely to be even darker, and the characters all seem to hover in a fragile state: you get the impression that many of these folks are going to die a nasty death. It's truly captivating. Fans of James Clemens or George R.R. Martin should definitely give this series a shot.

'Nathan
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! (And There's More To Come), November 10, 2001
By "freddie_mac1" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
After discovering Lynn Flewelling's books last year, I was prepared for an exciting adventure in Bone Doll's Twin. Boy, was I wrong! I didn't get an adventure ... I got fantasy, mystery, horror, tragedy, and little snippets of humor. You want an angry ghost? Got one right here. Warped twisted bindings and death magic? Yep, that too. I wasn't disappointed by Lynn's latest book; I was absolutely amazed at the richness of her characters and her world.

The first book in a new trilogy, Bone Doll's Twin explores timeless topics, such as: do two wrongs make a right; does the good of the many outweigh the good of the few; can evil truly be fought with more evil, without making the outcome evil as well? Here, Lynn delves into the shades of grey that exist in life, especially in relation to complex and life-altering decisions.

Tobin has got to be one of the most haunting characters that I've ever encountered in my years of reading fantasy, and his friendship with Ki was one of the most moving parts of the story. After losing so much in his short life and under such horrifying circumstances, Tobin craves normal things, like a good friend who isn't scared of an angry ghost.

Something like this has (most likely) been done before, but Lynn has added her own unique twists and turns. I was so enthralled with the story that I was practically on the edge of my seat as the book got closer and closer to the cliffhanger ending.

I can say, without reservation, that this is one of the best fantasy novels that I've read in years. Bone Doll's Twin exceeded all of my expectations, and I'm eagerly awaiting Book 2.

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