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 Spirit Gate - Kate Elliott
 Spirit Gate - Kate Elliott ... Hundred, but these unearthly beings have faded from human sight and no longer exert their will on the world. Only the reeves, patrolling from the skies, still represent the Guardians' power. But there is a corruption in the land that not even they can control, and fanatics are devastating villages, towns, and cities, slaughtering all who oppose them. Outlanders Anji and Mai are fleeing their homeland with a company of dedicated warriors. On reaching the Hundred, they form an alliance with Reeve Joss, and determine to stand against the devouring horde. But, as region after region slips into chaos, a young woman sworn to the Goddess may be all that keeps them from annihilation ...A haunting tale of individuals swept up by the chaos of war, this is fantasy adventure at its best - rich in texture, filled with colour and excitement.Newest Review: ... brother Shai, who is hoping to find out what happened to his brother Hari, who disappeared many years previously and who has ... more ... been traced to The Hundred. Also travelling from the South is the merchant Keshad, a slave who finds a treasure rich enough to be able to buy not only himself out of slavery, but also his sister.
These are just the basic characters, but there is a cast of thousands in "Spirit Gate", all of which have their own story and their own part to play. Kate Elliott is very good at giving her characters life and making you like or hate them, it does mean that most of the book feels like character building with ve...more |
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Spirit Gate - Kate Elliott: A Spirited Effort (862 words)
by - written on 13/03/08 (Very useful, 90 readings)
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Fantasy writers never seem to write in single volumes, but even by the usual standards of the genre, Kate Elliott's seven volume "Crown of Stars" series was maybe overdoing it a bit. As if that wasn't enough, she apparently plans much the same for her "Crossroads" series, of which "Spirit Gate" is the first part. Years ago, The Hundred was ruled by mysterious Guardians, who supposedly could not be killed. But these Guardians have not been seen for many years and law and order is upheld by Reeves, who patrol the skies with large eagles. But their authority is being undermined and The Hundred is turning into a lawless place where ... Read the complete review
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