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The trilogy and an extra short story., Feb 13 2009
The Burning Shore: Book One
Florin D'Artaud and his manservant, Lorenzo Gaston, flee their town of Bordeleaux due to a gangster's vindictiveness. They join an expedition to the swampy land of Lustria. They were told it was to seek out treasure in the southern jungle. True, but they also find a strange place of ruins, full of traps. Just when things could not get any worse, it did. Thanks to a possibly crazy wizard craving fame from his college, Florin and Lorenzo must survive becoming a prisoner or lizard-like creatures.
**** Out of the entire omnibus this, in my opinion, is the worst. There is a lot of scene hopping and long-winded narration. However, this story sets up the characters and their backgrounds for the rest of the omnibus. ****
Haute Cuisine: Short Story
One year ago Florin and his manservant, Lorenzo, returned from their adventures in Lustria. As the treasure was being divided, a twenty-four pound egg was among the loot. Since it was not gold and no one claimed bringing it aboard, it was tossed over the side of the ship and into the water. That egg ends up causing a lizard-like infestation at the dock. The Harbour Master basically blackmails Florin and Lorenzo into taking care of the pest problem.
**** This one is a short story that begins shortly after the first book ends. I found the ending especially well done! ****
Wild Kingdoms: Book Two
At the young age of eight, Katerina de Hansebourg sees her father die during an ogre ambush on their caravan. Only Katerina and her ogre bodyguard, Jarmoosh survives. Ten years later, Katerina's mother hires Florin and Lorenzo to go find Katerina and bring her back. Since their tavern has recently burned down, Florin and Lorenzo agrees. An ogre by the name of Krom leads the pair in their journey. But Katerina is no fragile lady. She has grown up with Jarmoosh's tribe and is now much like an Amazon. Her tribe is about to enter war with Bashar Zog's. Katerina and her huge sabretusk, Tabby, are going nowhere until the upcoming battle is finished.
***** The story's focus splits in two for this book. Florin and Lorenzo get most of the attention, but Katerina gets a large portion too. I kept wondering why the mother waited ten years before even searching for her daughter. The answer is interesting and accurate to the characters' personalities. *****
Savage City: Book Three
Katerina de Hansebourg of Skabrand is now in Bordeleaux. Since Katerina is wed, her greedy mother and Mordicio cannot force her to their will. Before they can continue with their schemes, they nullify the problem of Katerina having a husband. Katerina is furious when her husband dies and her mother announces her plans. Having been raised by Jarmoosh in an ogre tribe, Katerina decides to take matters into her own hands. With blessings from the Lady, Katerina, along with Florin and Lorenzo, go into the Sump. This is where the dying and diseased live. Choosing a cul-de-sac with its dozen hovels, Katerina will turn the denizens into a new tribe too tough for outsiders to deal with.
***** A very fitting ending to the omnibus. Katerina is the main character this time around; however, Florin and Lorenzo play huge parts. Personally, I believe the author made a major mistake with what he did to Tabby. I can say no more without spoilers. For anyone who does not know, most Warhammer novels are written in the UK, so some spellings in this synopsis are written in the UK's way. (So you may see a few extra vowels in words.) All-in-all, this omnibus will please any fantasy fan out there! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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