Young nomad tribesman is trained as a wizard/ necromancer. Fantasy story with dwarves/ elves and ogres. ( )

The story was well-written, but I don't like books where I have to read a map or an appendix in order to understand what is going on within the story. Novels should be something you can simply pick up and enjoy without having to put extra research into them. ( )

I was completely and fully blown away. I was not expecting much when I first started this novel as the beginning felt like history class but then before I new it I was on the most amazing trek through the most amazing world and I have this author to thank. If you can stomach a little dry history to get to the juicy details then this novel is sure to please. One last word for the Author, when and where can I get more. ( )

Not sure what age group this is pitched at, but I would suggest that even for the teen fantasy market it falls a bit short. I was expecting something with more depth given the way the book was described in the blurb...and it failed to live up to that promise. There is in no doubt, the makings of a sweeping fantasy saga - the characters, the locations, the political background and even the language are all in place but unfortunately I found this piece of writing thin and underdeveloped.

This was the first book I have read as an ebook and I wondered whether it failed to engage me because of the format. Having given it some thought, I realised that there was something lacking in the story that failed to draw me back to continue to read it on my iPad...it was not the format that was at fault. I'm sorry, Steve, but I still say there's the bones of a great story lurking there, it just needs more flesh! ( )

Rather great read! In the interest of being fair, me as a reader tried to go into this book open-minded. It was tough since the themes of necomancy and the undead seem a bit far fetched, but as Thomas' writing progressed, and the characters became more developed, the scenes didn't seem so farfetched. I really, seriously, recommend this book. ( )