Fantasy Books

 

Title: Ghost King

Author: David Gemmell

Summary: Chaos and terror stalked the realm. The king had been slain by traitors, and the Sword of Power had been lost beyond the Circle of Mist. Armies of Saxons, Angles, Jutes, and Brigantes cut a gory swath across the land, led by puppets of the ruthless Witch Queen--whose minions included dark, bloodthirsty creatures and a savage undead warrior.

All hope lay with young Thuro--in whose veins flowed the blood of kings. He would have to defeat the Witch Queen's monsters and travel to the land of the Mist, there to seek a ghostly army. And the only one who could prepare Thuro to achieve his birthright was the mountain warrior Culain, the one man who knew the queen's deadly secret...

The legend of the mystic Stones of Power begins with a tale of blood and glory, of love and betrayal, as a boy must come of age amidst the seemingly impossible quest to become the High King.

Review: Another gripping tale that David Gemmell has created...an adventure that never seems to stop even after the story is over. The story is of a boy whose father has been murdered and the kingdom that belongs to him is in turmoil. It is a story of a boy come of age and his path to his destiny. Caught in the aftermath of his murdered father, he escapes only to meet a strange man who lives in the mountain. Under Culain's guidance, the young man Thuro is taught the art of fighting to avenge his father's death. And as he walks his path, he would discover more about Culain's past and see things that are of prophesy.

I am a fan of David Gemmell because he is such a good writer. He tells tales that deals with real human emotions, struggles, and consequences in real situation. Ghost King is, not surprisingly, a good book. It's definitely addictive once it is open and read. The plot opens more and more as the readers get deeper into the story. There are a few surprises that would be so interesting once the readers realize what is happening. There are a few twists and turns as well. This is another great tale that Mr. Gemmell has tell.

Rating: 10 out of 10