From Library Journal
In a world known as Castle, Aubric escapes from a hopeless battle by disappearing into a warren of underground tunnels that lead to an unexpected destiny, while on Earth, a pair of teenagers flee from their would-be kidnappers through the use of their new-found magic talents. Garrisons first novel launches a series that depicts the collision of two worldsone rich in magic, the other in violence. Despite some awkward passages, this cross-world fantasy adventure is suitable for large fantasy collections, and its youthful heroes may appeal to YA readers.
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From Kirkus Reviews
First of a fantasy series, the Changeling Saga, from the pseudonymous Garrison. On Earth, the enigmatic Mr. Smith intends to kill or capture 16-year-old Brian Clark and his friend Karen Eggleton. To deal with Brian, Mr. Smith sends hoodlums Joe and his cousin Ernie, but the hit fails when Joe shoots Brian's father. And Karen's nemesis, Eric Jacobsen, also controlled by Smith, falters when opposed by Karen's mysterious neighbor, Mrs. Mendeck. Brian and Karen are Changelings, you see, from another world, the Castle, that consists of strange, magical environments and endemic warfare. Here, human warrior Aubric of House Green, captured by the vicious, ambitious Karmille, daughter of the scheming, immortal Lord Grey, escapes by forming an alliance with some telepathic lights, the remnants of the Castle's once-mighty builders. Karmille accompanies Sasseen, one of the powerful magicians known as Judges who serve the Color Lords, to hunt Aubric. Jacobsen, having fallen through a black whirlpool, arrives in the tunnels and meets the magical gnarlyman, Summitch; they join the bronze-bodied, godlike Gontor and the silent warrior Tsang. Another force of Judges, living secretly and independently in the deep levels, aims to capture the various wanderers. Back on Earth, Ernie and Joe switch sides and assist Mrs. Mendeck, police officer Jackie Porter, and Brian and Karen in their confrontation with Mr. Smith. With intriguing ideas and situations, the story's not too badif all rubber walls and rounded edgesdespite the flimsy plot details and disappointingly feeble showdowns. --
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