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The Treason Of Dortrean (The Arrandin
Trilogy Book 2) by Marcus Herniman
After the siege, Kellarn of Dortrean suggests taking back the mage's manor house from the invading Easterners. With help from some of the surviving mages and a well-timed entrance from the Fay they succeed. Instead of going back with the army Kellarn continues with his quest to find the parts of an ancient artifact that can defeat the demon Lo-Khuma. Meanwhile, the Magi council is trying to nominate a new Prime Councilor but there are many internal disputes and a lot of political machinations. Kellarn reaches the Whispering Forest where he learns more about the history of his land and receives another piece of the artifact. On returning to his home lands he learns of his brother's murder and suspects the treachery of the Emperor. This book is well-written and Herniman has a firm grasp of political intrigue but I found that there were too many characters. Although the main ones are likable you just don't feel involved with their individual tasks. Kellarn, the hero, just seems to tag along with other. He has the ideas but lets someone else follow through on them. I never read the first book and it would probably help before reading this one but you can pick up the gist of what happened as you go along. It may sound like I didn't like this book but most of it was enjoyable and the Fay were particularly intriguing. It just might be worth reading the first one! check out website: www.earthlight.co.uk Jacqueline Kirk
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Empire Of Fear by Brian Stableford Mediations
On Middle-Earth: New Writings On The Worlds Of J.R.R. Tolkien edited by Karen
Haber Thorns
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Matheson’s The Twilight Zone Scripts Wizardborn
(The Runelords Book 3) Harry
Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone Dark
Thane (The Last Clansman Book 2) by Miller Lau Fortress
Of Grey Ice (Book Two Sword Of Shadows) by J V Jones Paper
Tiger Fantasy Art Gallery edited by Paul Barnett
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The
Emperor's advisor, Rinnekh, makes an uneasy truce with the souther
ambassador in his liege's absence. 
Kellarn
then travels with the Emperor's army to rout out the surviving Easterners
who have rallied together again. In an effort to avoid more fighting,
they agree to the return of a valuable heirloom in exchange for
them leaving peacefully.
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