- Paperback: 396 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (March 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0595389236
- ISBN-13: 978-0595389230
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 599 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #470,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
When James destroyed the Iron Mines at Sorna in a mammoth volcanic eruption after rescuing Miko from enslavement, massive tsunamis wreaked havok all along the Empire's coastland. This brought the attention of certain powers within the Empire to bear.
Now with a warrior priest of Dmon-Li in pursuit, James must lead the others safely out of the Empire to the relative safety of the kingdom of Cardri. After a disastrous sea voyage leaves them shipwrecked on the coast of an unforgiving swmp inhabited by cannibals and ferocious creatures, they forge their way north in an attempt to escape the clutches of the Empire.
In The Warrior Priest of Dmon-Li, James is tested to the very limits of his endurance and intelligence. With Miko and Jiron at his side, he faces incredible challenges, both in battle and in reasoning. Their very survival will depend on how well he meets these challenges.
From the Author
Why did I decide to write The Morcyth Saga? I suppose the main reason was due to the many series which were currently popular at the time. Series that in the beginning grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go, but then over time began to lose momentum in a mire of subplots and overlong descriptive paragraphs which I found myself skipping. When I realized I was skipping pages at a time to pass through a subplot that didn't really move the story along to get to the what I would consider the `good points' (action, adventure, actually seeing the main characters) I figured I could do better.
So I set out to write a series in which the reader followed the main character 90% of the time, action or points of interest were in every chapter, and descriptive content was down to a minimum. As a reader I knew I could create my own visualization of surroundings and figured others could to. I mean, do you really need me to go in depth as to what a teenage boy's room looks like? Doesn't `messy boy's room' bring up an instant visual? Stuff like that is what I mean. Certainly there are those who prefer grand descriptive content and a myriad of plots that takes a notepad to keep track of. To them I would say The Morcyth Saga is not for you.
As to the story itself, I was a role player decades ago in high school. And I got to thinking about how interesting it would be should a gamer be thrust into a world in which his gaming experiences could help him thrive. After all, if you take a person from our world and thrust them into a world of magic, wouldn't it be helpful to select someone who would be more amenable to the prospect of magic? Perhaps one whose very interests were along those lines? That was how James came into being, a high school senior who loves creating and then running his friends through his creation.
The Morcyth Saga and The Broken Key Trilogy are both written along gaming lines. The Morcyth Saga is about a gamer that is thrust into a world of magic while The Broken Key is written in role playing style.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best so Far!!!,
This review is from: Warrior Priest of Dmon-Li: Book Three of the Morcyth Saga (Paperback)
This book is nothing but action. I'd say at least 75% of the chapters has something happening, ususally action packed. The rest of it keeps the story moving along with intersting locales and discoveries.There were many places that the author took me to that I really liked. First the old complex in the swamp with the skull pyramids. James really had to use his brains there. Then there was the catacombs where something is learned and found that changes things beyond what they believe possible. And lastly, the battle at Lythylla. Treachery, battles, magic, the undead, this one has it all. I'm just glad the author has already finished the series so I don't have to spend years between novels waiting for the next one. I hate that!@
5.0 out of 5 stars
Third book kicks butt!!,
By Jerry "a sci-fi/fantasy lover" (Macon, GA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Warrior Priest of Dmon-Li: Book Three of the Morcyth Saga (Paperback)
For those of you who like e-books, let me just say that it usually takes up to 6-8 weeks before the ebook becomes available here. If you want it now, go to the author's website: morcythsaga.com and order it there. It's currently available. Now about the book. This one adds new challenges to our hero James. There are still the battles, tests of reasoning and endurance sapping magic struggles and it just keeps you riveted, page after page. James finds something in an underground complex near the middle of the book which I believe is going to have some profound effect sometime later in the series. I'll not ruin it for you, but you'll understand when you get there. The ending took me completely by surprise. I knew about what was going to happen, but the way the author resolved it, man! This book is also the longest one so far, thank goodness. I hate short books. I like an adventure I can dwell in for awhile to forget reality. The characters are exciting, the adventure thrilling, what more can I tell you? Mr. Pratt, Thank you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Third book kicks butt!!,
By Rylin "Rylin" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Warrior Priest of Dmon-Li: Book Three of the Morcyth Saga (Paperback)
For those of you who like e-books, let me just say that it usually takes up to 6-8 weeks before the ebook becomes available here. If you want it now, go to the author's website: morcythsaga.com and order it there. It's currently available.Now about the book. This one adds new challenges to our hero James. There are still the battles, tests of reasoning and endurance sapping magic struggles and it just keeps you riveted, page after page. James finds something in an underground complex near the middle of the book which I believe is going to have some profound effect sometime later in the series. I'll not ruin it for you, but you'll understand when you get there. The ending took me completely by surprise. I knew about what was going to happen, but the way the author resolved it, man! This book is also the longest one so far, thank goodness. I hate short books. I like an adventure I can dwell in for awhile to forget reality. The characters are exciting, the adventure thrilling, what more can I tell you? Mr. Pratt, Thank you!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read.,
By Wac - Published on Amazon.com
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Again, if you read book one and two of the Morcyth Saga, there must have been something you enjoyed. Come back for more! More epic journeys filled with adventure and danger. Increasing elements of battle and tactics is a plus. Well done Pratt!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great fantasy series,
By Virgo33 - Published on Amazon.com
The first two books I have enjoyed and I can't wait to read the others in the series. I have enjoyed the adventures of the hero James and in the second book his search for Miklo and having read many books in this genre I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy epics of the Terry Goodkind variety. I have read the reviews of these books and am glad to hear that this series actually ends and no loose plots are left hanging in the air. By the 7th book I find that some authors have lost their oomph and it is almost palpable to the reader that they are just going through the motions to finish it. In any case when I get to the end I will give you my thoughts. I think that being able to get the first book free (on kindle) is a great idea and each time that I pay for a book I think of how many trees I am saving.
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