The Phoenix Unchained (Enduring Flame (Audio)) by Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory, and William Dufris

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The Phoenix Unchained (Enduring Flame (Audio))
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Updated on 11-9-2008.

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Audio CD

Publisher: Tantor Media; Unabridged edition (November 12, 2007)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1400135745

ISBN-13: 978-1400135745

Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.5 x 1 inches

Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces ()

From Publishers Weekly
This entertaining series opener takes place more than 1,000 years after events depicted in the Obsidian Trilogy. The city of Armethalieh is no longer ruled by mages, and High Magick itself is forgotten. Elves and dragons are known to exist, but live in distant lands and are never seen. Wielders of Wild Magic are extremely rare. Characters familiar from earlier books have become legends from a dim past. Then Tiercel Rolfort, the scholarly son of lower nobility, rediscovers High Magick. Beset with visions and physically weakening, Tiercel decides his best hope is to take a journey to find a Wild Mage. Meanwhile, Wild Mage Bisochim has become convinced of his calling to set the balance aright by bringing darkness back into the world. Having found and bonded with the dragon Saravasse, he plans to draw on her power to further his dark goals. This beguiling beginning promises a highly readable epic combining vivid characterization with an interesting exploration of how past heroics are twisted over centuries into something both more and less than they were.
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From AudioFile
When the need arises, mages of various types appear--wild mages, high mages, and knight mages, to name a few. In this first book of a new trilogy, young Tiercel is trying to make sense of his dreams. He sets out with his best friend, Harrier, in hopes of finding a wild mage who can help him. William DufrisÕs rich narration ranges from nonchalance to quiet anxiety as Tyr is thwarted at every turn. Dufris also conveys HarrierÕs edgy vigilance as he looks out for his friend. DufrisÕs nuanced characterizations, especially of Harrier and Tyr, capture their uncertainty as well as their conviction that they must find their destiny. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: The Phoenix Unchained (Enduring Flame, Book 1) (Hardcover) While I'm amazed at the cost of this thin novel I did enjoy it. The story takes place far in the future from when last these authors took us into this work. Things are rather mundane and perky. So of course someone is out to ruin all the fun by releasing evil back into the world. Most of the story is centered around the friendship of two boys who will obviously be the heroes for solving all the woes. It is a slow meandering journey as the teens have their reality shattered bit by bit as they come to terms with how their world and lives are changing. I did enjoy it, however, and while some of the major themes and characters abilities do seem a wee bit recycled ( it happens at then end and I'm not about to spoil the book for anyone) I'm willing to give it a go and continue reading them to see what happens. It is well written and an enjoyable read. If you liked the Obsidian Trilogy you should like this one too. I just hope they get thicker. I like a good long read. Also Lackey is at her best these days when she works with other writers so pretty much this is the only stuff of hers I've been reading.

The Phoenix Unchained (Enduring Flame (Audio))
List Price: $75.99
Available from Amazon
Price: $55.47
Updated on 11-9-2008.