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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great Read Dec 30, 2008
By Samuel Carlisle
"A fascinating story of fiction and fantasy that continues to build momentum with each page taking unexpected plot twists and turns. One part believable love story, one part magical fantasy, one part electrifying adventure and, as a whole, moralistic, but not deafening, in its overall tone.
A young orphan boy, Alex, starts out as a stable hand in a circus caravan in the sophisticated yet ancient mythological Dominion lands and ends up as a powerful healer and possessor of great powers. The reader never knows where the story is going next, but is not dissatisfied with where he finds himself.
The authors knits together many different characters, themes and subplots into a wonderful story. It was a great break from my normal reading list and left me wanting to know what happens next. Book Two?"
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Couldn't put it down Aug 27, 2008
By JR Tolkien
Once I started I couldn't put this book down. Wonderful characters, exciting story and interesting plot made it a great read. It is a story for all ages - after I finished, my 17 year old son read the book and can't wait for the second one (the excerpt at the end of the book said it will be out this fall). If you like fantasy/adventure novels you will like this one - a lot happens in one book.
Young boy discovers he has magical powers and while using them for good, makes influential friends who help guide him through the intrigue of his world. He learns to fight using his magical powers and becomes a great swordsman.
I highly recommend this book.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A Wonderful Debut Novel Oct 01, 2008
By JSC
A great read with a plot that moves with astonishing vigor. For a fantasy novel, the format is classic coming-of-age and good vs. evil, yet Quyle introduces an unusually authoritative undertone of spiritual importance. The welfare of his characters matter to the reader; there is no more enticing way to encourage the turn of a page.
Warning: this is just Part One of the story; it will leave you wanting more in the same way that the rapid plot development will leave you slightly breathless. This is a thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking book.
While the book has a number of mature themes appropriate for older readers it is highly suitable for young adults as well. I would also recommend it as the perfect vehicle for a book club or other discussion group.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Awesome read Nov 20, 2011
By Warren Igny
This is one of the best books I've read in a while, unknown author or not. The story is good, typical coming-of-age fantasy (dosed liberally with strong themes of Christianity) but amazingly captivating. I can't remember the last time I read a book without starting to skim sections I found boring. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
The start of a great fantasy series! May 08, 2009
By Alicia Harding
This book grabbed me from the first chapter, and has already kept me reading through two sequels! This is the story of Alec, a sweet, ordinary boy who finds himself struggling to stay alive, then finds that he has received special abilities to heal other people. He uses his magical powers to heal a girl ,and then the ruler of his nation, and ends up becoming a part of the nobility that governs the land of Goldenfields. I felt a kinship to Alec, as he tried to deal with his circumstances, and I expect to keep reading about him!
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