- Paperback: 688 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (6 Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075280619X
- ISBN-13: 978-0752806198
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.8 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 638,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An epic sword and sorcery fantasy,this novel continues the history of the people and gods of Midguard. Following 300 years after the tumultuous events of CHILD OF THUNDER it tells of a new threat to Midguard's hard won peace. The old king of Bearn is dying and his heirs are falling prey to disease and murder,those not killed outright are failing the traditional test of kingship.With their failure comes the threat of chaos-without a tried and tested ruler Bearn will fall and the balnce between good and evil won by the legendary Renshai,Colbey Calistinsson,will be lost. A new Renshai of equal talents to Colbey's is the only hope for Midguard...
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* Terrific traditional epic fantasy sure to appeal to the fans of David Gemmell * Reissued simultaneously with the mass market paperback of the latest Renshai novel PRINCE OF DEMONS. * Each volume in this series was sold to BCA as a Main Selection for Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club. * 'I enjoyed Mickey Zucher Reichert's THE WESTERN WIZARD for her engaging characters and her easy style' LOCUS.
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Format:Paperback
"Beyond Ragnarok" was the first novel I'd read by Micky Zucker Reichert and I'll confess that it was so slow to start that it took me almost 6 months to force myself through the 20 page battle-filled prologue. I nearly didn't even get that far. The characters held no attraction and despite the fact that you're made to see the world through Colbey Calistinsson's eyes, you don't even know which side you're meant to be supporting. However, take heart, it does get better. With Colbey tucked away in history, a mere legend for the main characters involved in this story, the tale truly begins. Although not entirely original, Reichert manages to pack a full-on fantasy punch with a novel full of sword, sorcery, myths, misunderstandings and love. Not only did I enjoy the novel, I was left baying for more.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Another great trilogy on the Renshai!
8 Feb 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This trilogy holds itself against the original. The author builds on the characters she created in the first trilogy and takes them to levels of conflict that she could not have set up otherwise.
Good and evil? Let's try shades of both...her characters this time are young...full of life and of themselves. They learn about violence, love, and the true evil that normal men of power can accomplish...on top of that, they are forced to deal with a supernatural evil of unprecedented levels.
The badguy in this book will have you wanting to jump into the story, grab a sword, and take his head (sorry, reference to another good fantasy tale ;-) ).
Don't start with this book and its trilogy...start with "Last of the Renshai."
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Sometimes slow, but overall great
10 April 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Overall this was a great book. It is full of deception and heroism. Some of the characters seem to act irrational sometimes, but this is how it would work in real life. The plot is defined and developed, and the characters have strong values which they usually stick. I also enjoyed it because I wasn't sure what was going to happen next. This book is definately a good read, but I would not put it in my top five.
(This book was great, don't get me wrong, but after this book definately read the Iron Tower Trilogy {The Dark Tide, Shadows of Doom, and The Darkest Day} by Dennis L. McKiernan. Especially if you liked LOR.)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Amazing!!!
4 April 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I have followed the Renshai books since I picked up The Last of The Renshai two years ago. I still think that they are among the coolest books that I have ever read. I would have to rank them up with Jordan, Goodkind, and Anthony. The chronicles are no different; great action, characters, and emotion. I highly suggest reading this great book and every other book Mickey has written. I eagerly await the release of the third chronicle paperback!!!
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