- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Roc Trade; 1 edition (Jan 3 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451464346
- ISBN-13: 978-0451464347
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 472 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #205,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Consumed with despair, the blind necromancer Dante seeks refuge in a magical puzzle—a puzzle that supposedly fulfills one’s utmost desires. But its actually a seductive trap, threatening to unleash the very cataclysm he fears...
About the Author
Though Colorado is home, Carol Berg's roots are in Texas, in a family of teachers, musicians, and railroad men. She has degrees in mathematics from Rice University and computer science from the University of Colorado, but managed to squeeze in minors in English and art history along the way. She has combined a career as a software engineer with her writing, while also raising three sons. She lives with her husband at the foot of the Colorado mountains.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (18 customer reviews)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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complex and epic, Jan 4 2012
By Sunfrost - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Daemon Prism: A Novel of the Collegia Magica (Paperback)
This is Dante the sorceror's book, and considering how the last book ended, I was very eager to see what happened to him. Dante's story is dark, heartbreaking at times, and very, very satisfying.In this book, Dante is upset that Anne has departed their home. So, when the chance to begin a new magical investigation comes, he takes it up with his usual intense fervor and curiosity. This new puzzle comes in the form of a magical dream that has plagued an ex-soldier for years. It is troubling, to be sure, but it doesn't seem like a big deal, right? Well, in the course of investigating the mysterious dream, everything goes from bad to pretty darn bad. Dante has to leave his home; travel back to his birthplace; and reconnect with his past. And with his bad history and reputation, it seems like everybody is out to get him. Temple followers want him tried for his crimes of necromancy, common people hate magic and him--even the divine influences seem set against him.
Dante sets out on his journey to save a friend, but along the way he learns things about himself that are troubling. He is always in danger, but he is also dangerous. Plenty of bad things occur. A dream turns into many bad dreams, magical gems are used for evil, whispers of demons and the end of the world are pointedly aimed at him. Some of his own actions make him afraid of himself. And Dante, so gifted and full of potential, begins to unravel. This is the story of a enigmatic, genius spellcaster who slowly starts to go mad, who begins to fight himself to save the things he loves the most, the very things that define him. Who has to face the most terrifying thing of all: the future.
This is also the story of the unusual friends who care for him and set out on his trail. They have to decide to whether to trust him or not, and also figure out just what the heck he is up to (never an easy task). We get Anne's point of view, as well as Portier's and Ilario's. Ilario is my favorite supporting character by far, and Andero and Rhea are my favorite new characters. The world is rich and very complex, particularly the mythology. I admit I got lost on the background mythos at a couple of points, so I would recommend re-reading the first two books before starting this one. The latter parts of the book and the ending--some parts were very sad, but some parts were happier. Overall, a very good book to read. And oh, if Carol Berg ever wanted to write more about the characters and this world, I'd be rabid for that story.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Haunting. Poignant., Jan 3 2012
By Antiquarian "Old Books, Old Friends" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Daemon Prism: A Novel of the Collegia Magica (Paperback)
This concluding book to the Magica series has multiple narrative voices. This allows the reader to have a greater emotional connection to the events taking place along with a broader view.This book has quite a different feel than the first book in the series. While the first one was almost a strait forward mystery novel, this one is most defiantly a final chapter in an epic war.
Perhaps not the best simile, but the series was a bit like watching a natural disaster unfold. It starts out small and by the time you realize it's going to end badly there isn't a thing you can do. Just hold on and hope the body count is low.
Dante sets out to solve a riddle and the greater group of heroes finds themselves pulled along; with everyone having their place and purpose. As the greater arch unfolds and as epic battles are wont to do, faith, trust, sacrifice, and friendship are tested and used in painful, but triumphant ways.
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Amazing ending to a great series, Jan 3 2012
By HHK "Fantasy/History Fan" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Daemon Prism: A Novel of the Collegia Magica (Paperback)
This is the final Chapter in the Collegia Magica series.It is told mostly from the POV of Dante with a smattering of Anne, Poitiers and Ilario.
Dante the Mage has been the most enigmatic character in this series. Hearing him narrate allows us to "get in his head".
We learn his fears, his weaknesses, self-doubt and his deep loyalty to his friends. He begins to fear that he is truly evil.
I loved watching him admit to himself the depth of his feelings for Anne.
The plot continues to unfold regarding Ixtador and the Veil. Except now it has be become an Ancient resurrected evil that our three protagonists- Dante, Anne and Poitiers must contain before all of Sabria is destroyed.
The plot felt darker than the last two books, perhaps because Dante was the narrator.
I love Anne, and although her relationship with Dante was concluded to my satisfaction, I would have enjoyed a tad more romance.
If you enjoy well witten and intricate,y plotted Historical Fantasy with magic and poignant interpersonal relationships, you will love the trilogy.
Read all three in order:
The Spirit Lens: A Novel of the Collegia Magica
The Soul Mirror: A Novel of the Collegia Magica
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