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Cutting Edge (Mass Market Paperback)

de Dave Duncan (Author)
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The world of Pandemia seethes with tension as imperial troops wage war along its borderlands and omens predict disaster. When the Protocol which restricts the use of magic begins to break down, only a few handpicked people have a chance to preserve the balance of their crumbling society. Set in the same world as the four-volume "A Man of His Word" series, Duncan's latest series opener promises an action-packed fantasy quest that should have wide appeal.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.


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Book one of a projected four-part series, A Handful of Men, which itself follows Duncan's previous paperback series, A Man of His Word: lively, ingenious, disarming fantasy set in a well- realized land of sorcerers, gods, and numerous contending human varieties (``imps,'' ``fauns,'' ``elves,'' etc.). Now, at the end of the third millennium, the compact that prevented the world's four supreme warlocks from meddling in human affairs is breaking down. In the city of Hub, the old Emperor Emshandar stubbornly refuses to die, while heir prince Shandie and his rakish, self-serving assistant Ylo are preoccupied with the incessant military threats to the empire, many stirred up by sorcery. Elsewhere, King Rap of Krasnegar, once a sorcerer of godlike power, suspects his son has acquired sorcerous powers, is told by a god that one of his children will die, and realizes that the world-order is about to change for the worse. For the first time in a thousand years, the mysterious pixies intervene in human affairs. Finally, as old Emshandar dies, the sorcerers' compact dissolves: an insane dwarf sorcerer makes a bid for supreme power; Shandie--with a few loyal companions, Rap, and Raspnex the dwarf warlock--is driven forth from his palace, one step ahead of total disaster. Deftly woven and set forth with a refreshingly unpretentious clarity and directness: imagine David Eddings rewritten by Kate Wilhelm. Grab this one in the fervent hope that Duncan will maintain the same high standard throughout. -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 The beginning to a classic, Fév 17 2001
This review is from: Cutting Edge (Mass Market Paperback)
There are few writers that can create such visually brilliant worlds using words and tapping into the reader's imagination, but Dave Duncan is one of them. "The Cutting Edge" marks the first book in the "A Handful of Men" series, the follow up to the previous "Man of His Word", where Krasengar's genius stableboy Rap tracks across country in search of the missing Princess who should be placed upon the throne as Queen. Along the way he manages to alienate the four Wardens and even defy the Gods themselves.

"The Cutting Edge" reveals what has happened to our characters many years down the line. Rap and Inos happily married with children and rulers of their beloved tiny nation. But it seems that all is not well in the magical ambience as many things Rap had done in the previous series come back to haunt him and throw the entire continent into disarray, not excluding the Wardens! The ex-warden Zinixo who Rap had stripped of sorcery is back from his imprisonment with a legion of magically branded sorcerers as slaves to do his bidding...

Most of the favorites from this first series have returned, including the little Prince Shandie who's now in the seat of power as the Emperor of the Impire! There are many surprises in store for those who have read the "A Man of His Word" series, and many things are revealed that had been left as speculation even as the previous series came to its close. The ingenious magical system is further fleshed out, and Duncan weaves an equally magical story to boot. Those that love their books very character driven with more than just the vague hint of fantasy will be delighted with this as well as the rest of the series.

One word of note: The first 100 pages or so are not quite as action pack or memorable as the rest of this book, or the other three for that matter, but they are necessary in setting up the story and a major player in the series...

Sit back and enjoy this one!

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4.0étoiles sur 5 A thorougly enjoyable escape from the real world, Jui 11 1999
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This review is from: Cutting Edge (Mass Market Paperback)
Although I am a long-time fantasy addict, this is the first Dave Duncan novel I have ever read. It will certainly not be the last. The world of Pandemia is peopled with diverse human races, all sharing certain characteristics of the mythic creatures of our world for which they have been named. Yet they all behave in such purely human ways that the reader comes to care for every one of the main characters. To my mind, that is the first mark of a good read. Then when the author produces such intriguing happenings in their world for them to react to, spinning a story that haves the reader wondering always where the next twist in the tale will lead them, and seasoning the story with humour well put throughout, there is no longer any doubt. Pandemia is a great place to get away from the neverending task of trying to make sense of the real world - even if only for a few hours. In this book the groundwork is laid and we get to know a handful of men - and women - whose strengths and flaws make them belivable if not always realistic. What they must do to save the peace and prosperity of their world I do not know - but reading "The Cutting Edge" has certainly made me avid to find out!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 The ever hateful "end" to a story has not begun, Mars 8 1997
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This review is from: Cutting Edge (Mass Market Paperback)
Dave Duncan continues to bring Rap deeper into the mysterious ways of the Gods. Rap, believing that his life is now normal, settles peacefully in Krasnegar, and has found that the Gods and Warlocks have other plans. This book is a DEFINITE MUST READ for anyone who enjoys magic, castles, and mystery (and Dave Duncan of course).
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