- Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: DAW (Nov 3 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0756405777
- ISBN-13: 978-0756405779
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 200 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #727,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
The continuation of a new fantasy series set in 'a unique world where gods and spirits walk the earth along with those who worship and fear them.' (Romantic Times)
In Anavatan, the city of the Silver Lake, the Gods manifest themselves on an all-too-regular basis, and it's hard to survive if you're not pledged to one of the deities. Now, Brax, Spar, and Graize have discovered their destinies. Grown into their powers, they are about to face off in a confrontation that will spark a war and see the rise of a new player among the Gods themselves.
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3.8 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
4.0 out of 5 stars
Charactar development and the evolution of gods, May 21 2012
By Edward K. Lincoln "edlincoln" - Published on Amazon.com
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What I liked about this series was it was set in a fantasy universe that was neither a Tolkien rip off nor a Vampire Romance. The setting vaguely resembles the Bronze Age Mediterranean, and has an interesting take on gods. Gods result when certain spirits evolve a symbiotic relationship with humans instead of preying on them. This notion is further developed in this book, and parallels between the birth of gods and the development of domestication. (Except it is unclear which species is domesticating whom...)The book deals with the child-like god larvae, Graise's schemes, and Spar putting off the decision as to what god to swear allegiance to. The characters are further developed, and all of them have quite sympathetic motivations. One problem with the book is that since I sympathize with everyone, I'm unsure who to root for. Another problem is that, with the exception of the God of Prophecy, all the gods seem like morons.
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Another fine series in the making, Aug 1 2010
By J. Ferm "all4csuns" - Published on Amazon.com
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Like most, I enjoyed the first book of the series more than the second. The majority of this book deals with that awkward in-between stage where several characters are gearing up to make important life choices. I'm hoping the third book will be all the better for having these insights into the main characters, and give it more depth.Overall, this is shaping up to be a lovely series/trilogy and I am looking forward to the next book. I've enjoyed everything I've read by Fiona Patton, and I've found that her books are wonderful re-reads. They hold up.
5.0 out of 5 stars
terrific fantasy saga, Nov 4 2008
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Golden Tower (Hardcover)
The city of Anavatan is both magical and mundane. It is the home to six gods and thus protected by the God Wall that keeps malevolent spirits out. Like any city, it has its rich and poor; even homeless children like Brax, Spar, and Graize, who have untrained power. Brax is indifferent to Spar until all three were trapped outside during Haven's Dance; three nights of terrible storms. To save himself and Spar, Brax pleaded with Estav o save them and he promises to become her favorite. Brax becomes a warrior and Spar became a powerful seer.Graize was thrown over the God-Wall and also became a powerful seer. Filled with hatred Grazie uses his power to create the Godling called Hisar. Spar befriends him and he taught it things about the world.. Graize lives for one thing; revenge against Brax and Anavatan. He is using the Petchan tribe to help him destroy his enemies and his memories of being a childhood pickpocket in Anavatan to survive. Graize captures Brax, Spar realizes he cannot rescue him in time so he must turn to the Godling for help if he can figure out how to do so.
THE GOLDEN TOWER is pure magic, enchanting the reader with the magical city; a place of palaces and slums populated and divided by seers and Gods who communicate with their followers, at times in person. The city and the Godling are the main characters because each plays a major role in the plot. Spar, Brax and Graize represent differing personalities that make up the functioning city (seer, warrior, and outsider). If this first entry in the Warriors of Estonia fantasy saga is any indication of the quality of the series, fans are in for a delightful time.
Harriet Klausner
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