- Mass Market Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Eos (Dec 9 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0060506768
- ISBN-13: 978-0060506766
- Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.6 x 3.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 240 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #587,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
The power of the Ancients was once harnessed on the hand of youngMathew Lewin in the form of a rose gold ring. But the treachery of a cruel and beautiful enemy changed all that.
For three years, the world has believed Mat Lewin dead, slain by Teanna, the mysterious Nyngary princess who stole his rose gold ring. Now he has been drawn out of hiding by a long-awaited opportunity to retrieve what is rightfully his, thereby reclaiming the power to free his enslaved homeland. But the world he's returning to has changed. The Orlocks have risen aboveground, led by their insidious queen Shakira, possessor of another of the rings, a mighty army, and a dark dream: the annihilation of humanity. Only by joining forces with his adversary can Mat stop the doom that confronts the world and save a future that may already be lost.
About the Author
Mitchell Graham was born in New York City and is an attorney in the State of Florida. A former member of the U.S. National Fencing Squad, he represented the U.S. in a number of competitions around the world and won more than thirty-five individual titles in the sport, placing in the top five more than one hundred times over the course of his career. In addition, he holds a doctorate in neuropsychology from the University of Miami. Mr. Graham lives in Miami with his fiancée and is currently at work on his second fantasy novel.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A hurried ending...,
By Craig (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ancient Legacy (Mass Market Paperback)
The 3rd and final installment of the Fifth Ring cycle was, in my opinion, a step backwards. It is an easy read, and enjoyable, but it lacks the smooth story-telling and character development of the series second volume. From the beginning, it seems that the author is somewhat at a loss as to how to bring the whole story to a conclusion, and yet still have enough material for a 3rd book.In particular, I found the final confrontation between the ring-holders to be unsatisfying. After making a point of how horrible the destructive weapons of the Ancient's was, in the end it the final blow was quite mundane. The events leading up this confrontation are largely unexplained (Eric Duren suddenly siding with the enemy, Marsa D'Elso still being alive) and then glossed over and never mentioned again. On a whole, this trilogy is a worthwile read. It is different enough in it's approach to the fantasy setting to capture the reader's interest, and the characters are likeable and have surprising depth. The writing is fast-paced and the action sequences are entertaining. You could definitely do worse.
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3.9 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Conclusion to a Great Trilogy,
By Steve_Connelly - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ancient Legacy (Mass Market Paperback)
I have been tremendously impressed with Mitchell Graham's writing ever since I read THE FIFTH RING. Legacy is the conclusion to this very popular trilogy and it did not disappoint in any way. The wonderful relationships between the characters are still there as is the humor and the soaring battles.A number of ongoing mysteries have run through the books and those questions are finally answered here. I won't be a spoiler and reveal them, but the answer to who and what the Orlocks are will bowl you over. I particularly enjoyed seeing Mathew Lewin as a young man. When the book opens is is 24 years old and to the world he had been dead for four years. He is not only older, but wiser and more self-confident than in previous offereings though the same nagging insecurities and self-doubt still plague him. Two other questions left open until this most recent edition are Father Thomas's background and Mat's relationship with Lara. Readers will not be disappointed. All of this is fun stuff and I would have to say that Graham is easily equal to any fantasy writer working today or in the past. He is simply top notch. The Ancient Legacy keeps you turning pages. I was sad to see it end. Hopefully Graham reads these reviews and will give us more of the world he had so meticulously created. He certainly left to door open to do so. For anyone looking for a cracking good story and high adventure at its best. So press that button and order a copy now or run down to your nearest store and pick one up. This was my Christmas present to myself and a good one it was. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and More Fun - Super Story,
By fairmont77 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ancient Legacy (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was a great read, as were both of author Mitchell Graham's other books. It continues the story begun in THE FIFTH RING and brings the trilogy to a conclusion. It's always a little sad to me when a fine story like this comes to an end. You want more and the characters feel like old friends.To the world Mathew Lewin is dead. Four years earlier he lost the famous rose gold ring, but now an opportunity has arisen to force him out of hiding. It places him on a collision course with Teanna d'Elso and the Orlock nation and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. The writing is uniformly excellent. Without question this is a book you can get lost in at bedtime, on the subway, or sitting on a beach somewhere. What more can you ask from a novel? The pacing is wonderful and the plot moves along well dragging the reader with it. Underlying all the action and harrowing escapes are the questions of whether Mathew and Lara will be reunited; Father Thomas will find Ceta; Gawl will be freed from his prison; and how the mysterious Teanna d'Elso will react when her own kingdom is attacked by the Orlocks. Yes, they're back, along with a door with no lock set into the face of a sheer cliff. And behind it . . . Sorry, I don't want to spoil this for you. Hands down, The Ancient Legacy is a winner. My recommendation is to start with book one and work your way through to end. You won't be sorry you did. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good finish,
By moria2 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ancient Legacy (Mass Market Paperback)
This third installment of the series has less of the politics that put some readers off when they read the second book. Although the first book is my favorite, the series doesn't disappoint. The Ancient Legacy brings back more of the fighting sequences and history that were present in the Fifth Ring. The interesting thing about these books is that there is no really strong protagonist. Instead, the author has created a coterie of equally developed characters that tend to share the lime-light. The sword fighting scenes are still very strong.
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