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In the kingdom of Gwynedd, the mysterious forces of magic and the superior power of the Church combine to challenge the rule of young Kelson. Now the fate of the Deryni -- a quasi-mortal race of sorcerers -- and, indeed, the fate of all the Eleven Kingdoms, rests on Kelson's ability to quash the rebellion by any means necessary . . . including the proscribed use of magic! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The late Lester del Rey had a theory about the biological seat of Deryni power, a theory that he could have related in astonishing specificity. I just remember that he said it must come from somewhere in the nose, something related to the olfactory senses. I always thought that wa snot a very glamourous way to look at an exciting, epic sweep of fantasy. But after all, magic has to come from somewhere.

--Veronica Chapman, Senior Editor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent writing, Jan 19 2002

By	"andi_hawke" (DeRidder, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deryni Rising (Mass Market Paperback)

I have had very limited experience reading fantasy novels. I chose this one on the recommendation of a friend who reads mostly such books. I began it expecting it to be one of those things where the names and cities are so hard to pronounce I would want to toss it immediately. It is not that way. It is written so well and so real that you can imagine it happening here. The writing is beautiful and absorbing and the story is like nothing I have ever read. Very unique in my opinion. The characters have depth and you care about them and the villains are horrid. Excellent book, especially for someone new to fantasy and fit for younger readers, too. I cannot wait to read the others in the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Light yet Deep, April 3 2001

By	Jason Gonella "philosopher" (Lancaster, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Deryni Rising (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is the introduction to Kurtz' world of Deryni, and an enjoyable one at that. It can be read as stand alone, or as the introduction to the series, but should be read as the start of the series. "Camber of Culdi" could also be read as the start of the series, but makes a slightly less effective start.

It is the familiarity of the setting that makes it comfortable. Gwynned is clearly quite similar to the slightly more Celtic areas of medevial Britian, with it's borders of Keldor and Merea as Scotland and Wales. The Deryni, a race of Wizards (it's inherited) add the edge of fantasy that makes the whole of the series facinating and unknown.

Clearly she also studied some parts of the Western Ceremonial traditions of Magick, for while she puts a new spin on them for the sake of fiction, she also makes them quite familiar to anyone who has studied them.

The characters, while three dimensional, aren't too complicated as of yet for this novel, as they are later developed more fully in later novels, but they are not characatures. In all, it was an excellent work.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful beginning, Mar 25 2001

By	Richard Claypool (Pittsburgh, pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deryni Rising (Mass Market Paperback)

Welcome to a world which is simular but different to our mediaeval past. In this world, the catholic is in power, and the Deryni lead a tenuis existance at best. While her ideas grow and devolope as she write, this book is a good beginning. A reviewer has said that this work is not as good as epic fantasy. Let's not forget that Epic Fantasy is a newer consept as such compared to Deryni Rising and other like books. Personally I get bored of rehashed plots like Eddings uses and bad writing as in TWOT after awhile. I digress however, the point is this books. It is not the best book ever wirtten, but the characters, sceens, and readability make it a worthwhile effort.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book, you will enjoy it.
This is one book you can unrepentantly recommend to any person, whether they are a fantasy reader or not. Read more

Published on Oct 11 2000 by Jonathan Mickelson

2.0 out of 5 stars Quick, forgettable read
The book was quick paced enough for me to get through it, and though it has the basic style and premise of a fantasy epic, it lacks so much that makes those epics good. Read more

Published on Aug 29 2000 by jonnyrizz

1.0 out of 5 stars Why Waste the Time?
The characters in this book are all either absolutely good or absolutely evil and very much stereotyped: the young prince, the evil sorceress, etc. Read more

Published on Jun 6 2000 by Elisabeth Ogrin

3.0 out of 5 stars Inoffensive light reading
I found this book to be a pleasant read. The characters were interesting and the plot was well paced. Read more

Published on May 2 2000 by C.E. Crowder