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 The Saint of Dragons: Samurai - Jason Hightman
 The Saint of Dragons: Samurai - Jason Hightman ... this second breathtaking story of The Saint of Dragons. Dragons revel in human misery and leave a trail of pain and death wherever they go. They live alone, masquerading as their victims, unrecognisable to all but a select few. Simon St. George is back, and still learning to live with his father - brash Aldric St. George. But, just as he is getting used to the security of a new family, as well as continuing to learn the business of dragonhunting, he finds out another shocking revelation - he is not the last of the dragonhunters.Newest Review: ... is a fantasy book on amphetamines. It is the literary equivalent of an action movie for twenty-something testosterone-filled ... more ... males. This is "Die Hard" in book form! As Simon and his father are propelled through an increasingly exciting set of action pieces, you are dragged relentlessly along for the ride. "Samurai" is completely lacking in subtlety, yet this is a novel that seems to happily revel in the fact. Little time is spent explaining motives and although our heroes are well-rounded, they are surprisingly shallow. Everything revolves around them and there is little thought for the havoc that whirls around the...more |
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The Saint of Dragons: Samurai - Jason Hightman: By George this is a fabulous romp! (502 words)
by - written on 14/12/06 (Very useful, 495 readings)
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Simon St George is one of the last in the line of the original dragon slayers. Along with his father Aldric and his friend Alythia he must tackle the dragon menace combining the old traditions with modern ways and weaponry. Unfortunately, the dragons now disguise themselves in human form. When Alythia vanishes Simon and his father make it their quest to find her. Can Simon and his father tackle the dragon menace in a modern world that has moved on? Will they be able to put aside their differences and work together? And who is this strange child of the orient that has a seemingly impossible link with the St George line? Samurai by Jason Hightman is a fantasy ... Read the complete review
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