Book 13 Apr 2007 08:46 pm
Green Riders
You want a thrilling fantasy? Okay, look NO further!
Kristen Britain’s Green Rider Trilogy. Green Rider, First Rider’s Call and the High King’s Tomb. The first two are available in paperback and then the third is being released on either July 1st or November 6th. Dear god I pray for July….
Regardless of which one it is, I for one CANNOT wait until that day. These are Great reads. G-R-E-A-T.
From an Interview with Amazon.co.uk,
Amazon.co.uk: Any specially interesting feedback or comments?
Britain: My favourite kind of feedback is when readers tell me they were totally swept away by the book and lost sleep over it because they couldn’t put it down. While I’m sorry it causes some readers to go to work or school in a groggy state, it makes me feel as if I did my job.
That is DEFINITELY the case with me!
Here is a posted review from SFF World.com
Submitted by Helen Kerslake (Apr 10, 2005)
‘Green Rider’ tells the story of a young girl, Karigan, who must grow up and learn quickly from her experiences as she leaves the shelter of Selium and is thrust into the harsh reality of life outside her home province. She encounters a Green Rider bearing an important message for the King which will prove the difference between his life and death, however the messenger is murdered and dies at Karigan’s feet leaving her to pick up the task from where he left off. The book begins well, with the opening chapter setting the scene for the world which the story is based around, and learn of both the current dangers threatening the land as well as developing a sense of fear for dangers yet to come. Kristen Britain has an excellent writing style which draws you firmly into the world of her main character while remaining uncomplicated by flowery language, leaving you free to enjoy the story without battling with unnecessary wording. I particularly enjoyed how this book was a stand-alone story, unlike so many fantasy novels which only really exist as a series, because this meant that instead of having to incorporate a massive amount of background and history the author was able to plunge straight into the tale. The first half of the book is non-stop action, provides great entertainment and keeps the reader wanting to learn more. Halfway through the pace of events seems to slow down a bit, however the focus becomes characters and their motivations with several well-planned revelations coming to light.
Check your local bookstores for these first two titles, and start looking (either in July or November, No worries, Ill update again when it is more specific) for the third! and remember, Support your Local INDEPENDENT bookshop!
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