Author: J.V. Jones
First time published: April 2002, Orbit
SWORD OF SHADOWS #2
Synopsis
The war to end all wars is coming. The Endlords are preparing themselves for invasion. City men and clansmen should come together to fight the dark forces, yet they feud amongst themselves. Only the Sull are preparing: an ancient, dwindling race, they fear this fight might be their last.
Reviews of this book
By Nico Strachan
from Trinidad
Date: 08.08.2006
Looking at the novel on its own, it isnt complete, but it stands up well enough if you like that extreme cliffhanger/ vertical limit kind of ending. It doesnt move that smoothly but its strong enough to have you going with it. I read it all within two days and as far as modern fiction goes, I wasnt disappointed, because Ive read some books in a Trilogy that make you hesitant to read the next one.
It had potential to be more though. I have not read the third one as yet, but i hope Jones realises what she has here. To me, she spent a little too much time on Raif, whos not the most interesting character in the book. We needed a little more of Dun Dhoone, a little less Raina, just a little less Effie in the woods and much less Raif and the maimed men. And not such an abrupt end to Tanjo. i think Jones biggest problem is going a little over the top with things like Tanjos death, the mauled dogs...
4.5 stars out of 5
