Two masters of epic fantasy have combined in this brilliant collaboration to create a rousing tale of the sort that becomes an instant favorite. This is the story of Shana, a halfbreed born of the forbidden union of an Elvenlord father with a human mother. Her exiled mother dead, she was rescued and raised by dragons, a proud, ancient race who existed unbeknownst to elven or humankind. From birth, Shana was the embodiment of the Prophecy that all-powerful Elvenlords feared. Her destiny is the enthralling adventure of a lifetime. “A brisk, glittering yarn that packs as much action, suspense, and twisting of conventions into one novel as many writers invest in whole trilogies.” — Amazing Stories A Main selection of the Science Fiction Book Club
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"A brisk, glittering yarn that packs as much action, suspense, and twisting of conventions into one novel as many writers invest in whole trilogies."--Amazing Stories
"A splendid blend of the talents of two excellent storytellers!"--Anne McCaffrey
"One of the season's liveliest and , most appealing fantasy epics."--Publishers Weekly
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"A splendid blend of the talents of two excellent storytellers!"--Anne McCaffrey
"One of the season's liveliest and , most appealing fantasy epics."--Publishers Weekly
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Andre Norton (1912-2005) was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. From SF series such as Solar Queen and Beast Master, to fantasy series such as Witch World, Norton’s work has enthralled readers for decades. She was lauded as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America and received a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. An Ohio native, Ms. Norton lived for a number of years in Winter Park, Florida, and then moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she lived until her death in 2005.
Mercedes Lackey is the author of the bestselling Valdemar series, the Obsidian Trilogy with James Mallory (The Outstretched Shadow, To Light a Candle, and When Darkness Falls), the Enduring Flame trilogy with James Mallory (The Phoenix Unchained, The Phoenix Endangered, and The Phoenix Transformed), and the Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms. She has written many other books, including Trio of Sorcery, Phoenyx and Ashes, Sacred Ground, The Firebird, The Fairy Godmother, and Alta. Mercedes Lackey was born in Chicago and graduated from Purdue University. She has worked as an artist’s model, a computer programmer, and for American Airlines, and has written lyrics and recorded more than fifty songs. She lives in Oklahoma.
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By "wesandus"
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the details are so rich in this book I could see in my mind whatever she wrote about I would and Do recommend this book to and avid reader and the series as well I can not wait till the fourth book comes out
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ever since about february 2001, i've been on a fantasy kick, which is a pretty big jump for me, seeing as how my favorite books before this were mystery/suspense. anyways, my boyfriend gave me "the elvenbane" and "elvenblood" for christmas this year. i read both of them over the christmas break and fell in love. shana is one of the most powerful female fantasy characters i've ever read, which is really refreshing. plus, it's nice to read a book where dragons aren't exactly bad guys (like smaug in "the hobbit"). granted, some of them are lazy and selfish, but then again, so are some people. keman (shana's dragon foster brother) has to be my favorite character in the whole series, next to shana.
i'd give you a run-down of the plot, but you already see it in nearly every other one of these reviews, so i'll just stick with my opinion. the writing is very smooth and tight; never once did i find myself unexpectedly jarred out of the story because something didn't ring true. the conflict between the races in the book is totally realistic, and you can practically feel shana's frustration at the stubbornness of some of the people.
normally, i would give this five stars, but i read the "sword of truth" series by terry goodkind before i read these books and, well, "wizard's first rule" has to be the best fantasy book i've ever read, no contest. but these books definitely deserve their place as a close second in my favorite fantasy list. i can't wait to read "elvenborn."
i'd give you a run-down of the plot, but you already see it in nearly every other one of these reviews, so i'll just stick with my opinion. the writing is very smooth and tight; never once did i find myself unexpectedly jarred out of the story because something didn't ring true. the conflict between the races in the book is totally realistic, and you can practically feel shana's frustration at the stubbornness of some of the people.
normally, i would give this five stars, but i read the "sword of truth" series by terry goodkind before i read these books and, well, "wizard's first rule" has to be the best fantasy book i've ever read, no contest. but these books definitely deserve their place as a close second in my favorite fantasy list. i can't wait to read "elvenborn."
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This is the first in what will eventually be a quadrilogy of books, but be warned. There were around 12 years between books 2 and 3 being published so don't hold your breath for book 4.That aside, these are lightweight stories but still entertaining and worth reading.
Elvenbane is a tale of the struggle between 'half bloods' and Elves. The lordly elves rule the land with savage brutality. Humans are their slaves and viewed as little better than animals. Occasionally half bloods (a mixture of elf and human) are born. These are feared by the elves due to their strong magical powers, and are usually destroyed as soon as they are born.
Shana, the heroine of the tale, is one such half blood. Born in the desert to a mother who died giving birth, Shana is found and fostered by a dragon. No one knows dragons exist until Shana, following her fate as the 'Elvenbane' calls on them for help in the battle against Elves. The last such 'Wizard war' almost wiped out humanity, will it be different this time?
Enjoyable story for anyone wanting a quick read.
Elvenbane is a tale of the struggle between 'half bloods' and Elves. The lordly elves rule the land with savage brutality. Humans are their slaves and viewed as little better than animals. Occasionally half bloods (a mixture of elf and human) are born. These are feared by the elves due to their strong magical powers, and are usually destroyed as soon as they are born.
Shana, the heroine of the tale, is one such half blood. Born in the desert to a mother who died giving birth, Shana is found and fostered by a dragon. No one knows dragons exist until Shana, following her fate as the 'Elvenbane' calls on them for help in the battle against Elves. The last such 'Wizard war' almost wiped out humanity, will it be different this time?
Enjoyable story for anyone wanting a quick read.
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Pleasant,
This book kept me captivated for a time, but the mundane details wore me down. I like action and fast paced storylines like in The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian S. Pratt. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2006 by Rylin
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A poor blend of two worlds...
Well written in some ways. But, like the main character herself, the book seemed like two separate worlds shoved together. The Elven side of the world, and the Kin side. Read more
Published on Oct 12 2003 by Thortok2000
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Tolkein's Adventures Through the Looking Glass - Darkly
Every elf a psychopath, dragons and humans with magical power. Humanity downtrodden, enslaved, clawing to be a better slave.
Somebody's dream world. Or Iraq under Saddam Hussein. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2003
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A Child of Prophecy
The Elvenbane is the first novel in the Halfblood Chronicles. The Elves are aliens from elsewhere. They are long-lived and have great magics and, long ago, they conquered Earth. Read more
Published on Aug 10 2003 by Arthur W. Jordin
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Great epic fantasy
This is a wonderful beginning for the "Halfblood Chronicles". The characters in this book are great, the world is very original and the style is realy cool. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2003 by Sir Sparhawk
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Great Read!
This is the best out of all the five Andre Norton books I've read.Thank God Norton wasn't influenced by Lackey's poor writing style. Read more
Published on April 22 2003 by Andrew Plimpton
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YAY I LOVE IT!
I love it! YAY! This is my favorite book, and thats saying something.
Published on Jan 28 2003
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The Elvenbane ROCKS!
I LOVE this book! I bought it because I started to enjoy fantasy and this book had me hooked from the very beginning! Shana is a believable character who is a true heroine. Read more
Published on Aug 27 2002 by Kimberly
5.0 out of 5 stars
dragons and elves and halfbloods oh my!
this is one of thhe best books i have ever read. lately ive been on an anne mccaffery fix, so im a dragon person. i saw the cover w/ a dragon on it. and bought it on a whim. Read more
Published on Aug 19 2002 by shannon mikes
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oh so good
loved it very touching also funny in parts all around a good read!
Published on Aug 1 2002 by Nicole A. Smith
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