Lynn Abbey's novels "make fantasy worth reading" (Booklist). Now, in Behind Time, Emma Merrigan-who has only recently discovered her time travel powers-must venture into the wasteland to rescue her imperiled mother.
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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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By M. Scott
Format:Mass Market 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.
Format:Mass Market 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.
Format:Mass Market 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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Not Bad
Having really liked the previous book, "Out of Time", I was very eager to start reading "Behind Time". Read more
Published on July 22 2001 by Dr. Zoidberg
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An enjoyable read
This is an author I picked up browsing the book store shelf, I fond the material intresting being from Michigan and an insomniac. Read more
Published on July 17 2001 by Imagine
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