- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Ace (MM) (Jan 11 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0441008313
- ISBN-13: 978-0441008315
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.6 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #826,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Another compact and literate fantasy novel from Abbey that, like some of her other work, is likely to receive less attention than it deserves. To be sure, the plot is of a basic and venerable type: Emma Merrigan has received magical powers from her long-lost mother, whom she must now rescue by means of something not too far short of invading hell and engaging in a duel of magic with its denizens and overlords. Thanks to superior characterization, perspicuously detailed settings, a carefully and intelligently worked out system of good and evil magic, and brisk pacing, especially of the invasion of hell, even seasoned fantasy readers won't find it easy to put the book down until the last page is turned. Abbey gets extra credit for honorably, skillfully curbing the bloating tendency of most fantasy fiction these days. Roland Green
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
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4.0 out of 5 stars
great book, stands alone,
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This review is from: Behind Time (Paperback)
I didn't realize that this was a continuation of another of abbey's novels until I was half way through, and I wasn't about to quit reading in order to get the first part. Turned out not to matter. The book does a good job of giving enough of an overview of the previous book that you understand completely what's happening, though I imagine reading them in the proper order would give you even more empathy for the characters. Of course, reading this book first spoils the ending of the other, but go figure. All in all, it's a good book and if you can't get your hands on Out Of Time, you'll still enjoy this one.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A haunting, multi-faceted story,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Behind Time (Paperback)
Emma is struggling to save her mother, who has fallen into a coma, though the use of her psychic powers as she accesses a world which Eleanor introduced her to, which has consumed her mother. As she travels between worlds she becomes increasingly involved in a handsome man's life and in a world frequented by supernatural forces. A haunting, multi-faceted story powered by strong characterization.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little thin,
By "sunnykissed" (Rolling Hills Estates, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Behind Time (Paperback)
Some of the plot was a little thin and cliche. The original book was much better but it is still a fairly good read.
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