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From Piers Anthony
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Review for Twilight Crossings
by Piers Anthony, author of the Xanth series and many more!
These are two science fiction romances, one naughty fantasy, and one fantasy romance, overall varied and interesting.
"Isadora" by Jeanne Allen is an alternate reality tale of America, with love across realities. Isa is about to be burned for witchcraft because she is curious about science. I thought of the Inquisition and the reaction of our present American administration to criticism. The oppressive feel is well presented, and the resolution consistent.
"Twin Star" by Jeanine Berry is about a woman of an alien but really human species who is selected to marry the ruler, stirring up plots against her. I am a foreign-born naturalized American citizen; I can relate to that kind of discrimination. Again, it is well enough done.
"Eidolon" by Shannah Biondine is quite different. Azubah is one of Satan's sisters, and she's full of mischief though she is a sexy living doll: no genitalia. She has a bet with Satan that she can find an honorable man, one who won't lie and cheat to get sex. She loses, though I think Satan cheated. Regardless, this is a fun read.
"Thief of Dreams" by Sheri L. McGathy features Nery, whose true love is treacherously ambushed, so that the bad man can force her to marry him, and she undertakes a rough quest to recover her love. I like the environmental theme, with a stag she saves helping her.
Do I recommend this book to genre readers? Yes, especially to women.
~ Piers Anthony
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" WITHIN THE SHADOW OF STONE...Not since Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon has such a complex and compelling mythos been dealt with as compassionately and brilliantly..."
Beverly Forehand ~ Round Table reviews http://www.roundtablereviews.com
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Within the Shadow of the Stone is Bree's take on what happened to the Isle of Skye and it's people. It's a great story that you will not want to miss although it's sad to think of it as a legend that all people will eventually forget. This author paints a vivid picture with a great story and a Fantasy feel to it.
~ Jill, Fallen Angels Reviews
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Within the Shadow of Stone is a journey of faith doubted and fulfilled. This magical tale takes a unique twist on the myths surrounding the standing stones.
From the first page of the prologue I wanted to see how the story would unfold and McGathy delivers in this FIVE star read.
~ Tina Morgan, Fiction Factor
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"Within the Shadow of Stone" is visual, and has an easy, mysterious flow to it. The plot is fairly traditional, good versus evil, with only a few shadings of gray. I enjoyed the idea of souls working together, separated by time, and by the division between life and death. This is a pleasant book, allowing a reader to while away an afternoon wondering 'what-if'?
Jeanette Cottrell
eBook Reviews Weekly
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FIVE STARS!!!
WITHIN THE SHADOW OF STONE starts with a spell that will enthrall readers from the first page until the last! I was unable to tear myself away from this tale. I simply HAD to know what was going to happen next. Before I knew it, hours had gone by.
Highly recommended for fans who enjoy magic in their Fantasy books! Excellent!
HUNTRESS REVIEWS
(Reviewed by Detra Fitch)
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Ms. McGathy wrote an exceptional fantasy novel that is filled with myths, magic, and loads of suspense. The reader begins to care and root for the characters and will want to see what is next after each page. This reviewer found it enjoyable, and is looking for more of her books. Within the Shadow Stone is highly recommended.
WITHIN THE SHADOW OF STONE ~ Reviewed by Dawn
February 2004
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Profound fantasy, in-depth characters and a vibrant story keep a reader captivated while reading Within the Shadow of Stone by Sheri L. McGathy. This is a new author for me; one that I hope will deliver more of this heart-stopping intrigue and magick again soon. I had the feeling of power while reading this book. The intensity and passion of the story, of the words, grip the reader and I was holding my breath a few times. This is a poignant rendition of good vs. evil. Bree is a great character who is truly enchanting. She has an air about her that draws the reader in and keeps us glued to her side throughout her journey.
Ms. McGathy has a new fan with this reader. Within the Shadow of Stone is a magical tale of wonderment, danger and intrigue. This tale comes highly recommended.
Reviewed by Tracey West for The Road to Romance
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From Elaine Corvidae
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"Each of the four stories in TWILIGHT CROSSINGS pushes the bounds of speculative fiction in its own way, from an exploration of the price of foreknowledge, to giving the devil his due. This collection will satisfy any lover of thoughtful, provocative speculative fiction."
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"In ISADORA, Jeanne Allen spins a thought-provoking tale that explores the consequences of choice, both in our individual lives and in the universe as a whole."
"TWIN STAR by Jeanine Berry is a fascinating story with superb world-building. An exploration of love and fate, it will hold your attention and not let go until the last word."
"EIDOLON by Shannah Biondine is one of those rare stories that stays in your thoughts long after you have set the book aside. In a dusty mining town, a bet is carried out between Satan and his sister, using the townsfolk as pawns but not all the players are as they seem."
"In THIEF OF DREAMS, Sheri L. McGathy breathes new life into the old story of mortals abducted by fairies. Beautifully written, this tale of love and hope in the face of overwhelming odds casts a spell of its own over the reader."
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Elaine Corvidae
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Award-winning author of WINTER'S ORPHANS."
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TWILIGHT CROSSINGS II
“Four brilliant novellas that will tantalize your imagination to no end. Magic and romance combine to make this a book you won’t soon forget.”
~ Detra Fitch for Huntress Reviews
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“ TWILIGHT CROSSINGS II is a wonderful anthology. Once again, these stories all have one theme in common: a major, life-altering decision to be made. We also have the theme of things not being what they appear on the surface, from the misshapen little man in WHERE LIES BEAUTY, to the treasure in THE TREASURE OF ARVALIS. These are four exceptional stories I recommend everyone reading!”
Chere Gruver for ParaNormal Romance Reviews
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“These four tales of myth and legend, elves and dragons, magic wands and Vikings are guaranteed to sweep you away to distant times and fanciful places on epic journeys of adventure and romance. Fans of fantasy are sure to find Twilight Crossings II a delight.”
~ Elysa Hendricks, award-winning fantasy author of the Moon Trilogy
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“This anthology is a wonderful collection of four novellas that capture that magical time between darkness and light...Each of these character driven tales brings us through periods of conflict and enlightenment sure to be enjoyed by a wide audience.”
~ Kevin Tisserand, fantasy author
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