Desert Attorneys

The Desert Spear

Description

 
The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that arise as the sun sets, preying upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind ancient and half-forgotten symbols of power. These wards alone can keep the demons at bay, but legends tell of a Deliverer: a general—some would say prophet—who once bound all mankind into a single force that defeated the demons. Those times, if they ever existed, are long past. The demons are back, and the return of the Deliverer is just another myth . . . or is it?

Out of the desert rides Ahmann Jardir, who has forged the warlike desert tribes of Krasia into a demon-killing army. He has proclaimed himself Shar’Dama Ka, the Deliverer, and he carries ancient weapons—a spear and a crown—that give credence to his claim. Sworn to follow the path of the first Deliverer, he has come north to bring the scattered city-states of the green lands together in a war against demonkind—whether they like it or not.

    But the northerners claim their own Deliverer. His name was Arlen, but all know him now as the Warded Man: a dark, forbidding figure whose skin is tattooed with wards so powerful they make him a match for any demon. The Warded Man denies that he is the Deliverer, but his actions speak louder than words, for he teaches men and women to face their fears and stand fast against the creatures that have tormented them for centuries.
 
Once the Shar’Dama Ka and the Warded Man were friends, brothers in arms. Now they are fierce adversaries. Caught between them are Renna, a young woman pushed to the edge of human endurance; Leesha, a proud and beautiful healer whose skill in warding surpasses that of the Warded Man himself; and Rojer, a traveling fiddler whose uncanny music can soothe the demons—or stir them into such frenzy that they attack one another.  

    Yet as old allegiances are tested and fresh alliances forged, all are blissfully unaware of the appearance of a new breed of demon, more intelligent—and deadly—than any that have come before.

Reviews

Rating: 1 / 5
Date: 2010-09-02
Summary: "Kindle edition pricing?!?!"

Why is the kindle edition almost double the price than the trade-paper back? This is a rip off. I enjoyed the first book but after reading some reviews and seeing the higher price, I think I'll give this a pass. I probably won't be back if the price is lowered as I'm just really sick and tired of the greedy (whomever you are in this case). Maybe it's a mistake - I certainly hope so.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-09-02
Summary: "Every bit as Spectacular as The Warded Man"

I kept putting this novel off because of the fact that the first third of the novel is all about Jardir (the antagonist from The Warded Man) but when I was finally able to look past that and actually started the book I was amazed by how entertaining Jardir's story really is. It's every bit as action packed and interesting as the rest of the story. Is he necessarily a likable character? No not really. But he's a key player from here on out and you need to know him to move along with the tale. After Jardir's segment is over his part's are almost few and far between as we go back to concentrate on Arlin, Leesha, and Rojer and them settling Deliverer's Hollow after the events of The Warded Man. And then the pace just keeps picking up until you're done and demanding more yet again.

Highly Recommended Book

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-08-25
Summary: "Continuing the fight between man's inner and outer demons."

As the title implies there is more space taken describing the Krasian people through the eyes of Jardir, a minor character in the Warded Man. This book does an excellent job of describing a rigid, war worshiping culture and contrasts it with the more decentralized and merchant centered culture of the northern Thesans.
The main character in The Warded Man, Arlen, continues to fight his countrymen's desire to see him as "The Deliverer." A title that Jardir, embraces. It was gratifying to read the forceful, violent way Jardir uses as the only way to "save" humankind versus Arlen's belief that people can only save themselves if given the proper tools.
The Desert Spear is a enjoyable look at how two cultures square off against a common foe and how their ignorance and mistrust of one another must be overcome to fight an enemy that is superior.
The characters in The Warded Man continue to grow by overcoming their inner conflicts by letting others guide and push them to become reluctant leaders.
I recommend this book due to its compelling continuation to expand and set up the inevitable showdown between man and his inner and outer demons.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-08-22
Summary: "Great Second Book!"

I really enjoyed this book. I actually enjoyed it more than the first if that's possible. I love how the author told the story of Jardir and his people in the beginning. I felt the author skillfully intertwined these story lines between The Warded Man and Jardir and I came away pleasantly surprised with his direction of the book. I'm truly looking forward to the next and final book of this series.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-08-21
Summary: "Magnificent sequel to an awesome first part"

I really loved this sequel to The Warded Man. I typically stay away from reading or writing reviews, but, decided to give this book some praise because it deserves it. Without going into any details about the book I will say that this book had me hooked since the first part and I literally could not put it down once I received it. I can say it is one of those books that has a little bit of everything (Action, romance, etc...) and not overdone in any way and those are the kind of books that seem to keep me locked in. Can't really say much but to go out there and read it, only the reader knows what they will like. I can't recommend this book enough, especially if you've read the first part. Peace.