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Heroes Die [Mass Market Paperback]

Matthew Stover Woodring (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Publication Date: 1 Aug 1999
Renowned throughout the land of Ankhana as the Blade of Tyshalle, Caine has killed his share of monarchs and commoners, villains and heroes. He is relentless, unstoppable, simply the best there is at what he does.

At home on Earth, Caine is Hari Michaelson, a superstar whose adventures in Ankhana command an audience of billions. Yet he is shackled by a rigid caste society, bound to ignore the grim fact that he kills men on a far-off world for the entertainment of his own planet--and bound to keep his rage in check.

But now Michaelson has crossed the line. His estranged wife, Pallas Rill, has mysteriously disappeared in the slums of Ankhana. To save her, he must confront the greatest challenge of his life: a lethal game of cat and mouse with the most treacherous rulers of two worlds . . .

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 560 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey Books; Reprint edition (1 Aug 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780345421456
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345421456
  • ASIN: 0345421450
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 3.3 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 133,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Massively Underrated 4 Aug 2007
By Aamir
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Matthew Woodring Stover may just be the most underrated contemporary Scifi/Fantasy author.

Although he's best known for his work in the Star Wars Expanded Universe (`Traitor' and `Shatterpoint' becoming highly touted amongst fans) his true mastery is revealed in both this novel and its sequel, `Blade of Tyshalle'. This novel is tightly plotted and possesses virtually nothing superfluous to the total design -- Stover's style is heavily evocative and often features short and compact sentences to maximise drama at key scenes. What really elevates this novel to the same level as authors such as George R.R. Martin, however, is the characterisation. Known for his intently psychological penetration, Stover creates one of the most magnetic anti-heroes (if such a label can even be used here) of contemporary fiction in that of Caine. There is no clearly established good or evil -- there are no grumpy but gold-hearted dwarves, elegant and refined elves, or incredibly powerful dark lords plotting to destroy-life-as-we-know-it. There are simply characters and their motivations, as it should be -- the reader isn't dictated or preached to, merely -shown-.

Most, however, may feel turned off at the highly (and I really do stress the word `highly') graphic violence and action sequences that play throughout the entire journey of the protagonist. If you're not too squeamish, the scenes resonate with a surprising level of verisimilitude -- the author is a devout martial artist, and understands the nature of combat to a level highly uncommon to the majority of authors in the field. Fight scenes are short, bone-shatteringly vicious and utterly believable.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was an excellent well thought out book 13 Aug 1999
By A Customer
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Normally I'm not a big one for SF or fantasy. I was pleasently surprised when I got "Heroes Die" on a whim and as it turns out I loved it. I'm not sure I agree entirely with Stover's rather dismal view on our society's future, but it's possible. The characters of the story were very well written and surprisingly versitial. One of the aspects of the book I liked the most was the fact that people (both heros and villians) didn't do things just because they were good, evil etc. They had motives for their actions and weren't just radomly good or evil as the plot needed them to be. The settings and plot twists (there were many of those) were believable and entertaining. In my humble oppinion, this book was an all around good read. Can't wait for the sequal! Hint, hint, publishers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Book 12 July 1999
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've been reading Sci Fi and Fantasy for twenty years and it takes a lot to impress me but Stover blew me away...If you want edge of your seat action/suspense/adventure set in two great backdrops/worlds this is your book. The characters really hold your interest (always a problem for me) and the action/fighting sequences will satisfy even the most blood-thirsty fan...Bravo Mr. Stover, can't wait for the sequel!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Raw, intelligent, creative, and mysterious. 10 May 1999
By A Customer
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This was an excellent combination of science fiction and fantasy, with plenty of mystery that climaxes at the very end. Extremely violent, the raw urges of the hero create a new sense of action.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Cross between High Fantasy and Science Fiction 9 Mar 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is my first "adventure" into the type of fictional world that Matthew Woodring Stover creates in HEROES DIE, but his work in IRON DAWN and JERICHO MOON made me chance it -- and it was definitely worth the risk of the trip. I never thought I'd like this genre, but Stover changed my mind with Caine and Pallas Ril and his skillful rendering of characters who are everything from loyal friends and passionate lovers to brutal warriors who carry never-ending grudges. If you've never tried this area of fiction before, Stover gives you an excellent place to test the waters. You'll find them addicting indeed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Novel 7 Jan 1999
By A Customer
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This is the first novel I read by Mr. Stover, and I would have to say it was a great read. The title of the novel was the first thing that attracted it to me. From then on I loved the book. The crossing of science fiction and fantasy were fantastic. The description was enough to allow you to see everything in the scene, but not too much to make you start wandering off. Mr. Stover give you action, betrayal, redemption and romance. The best thing about Heroes Die is that it is just ONE novel. Not an ongoing series like Jordan's WoT.

The only thing I have against the book is the title. Its more like A Hero Reborn...but no matter, its a great book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding literary adventure 29 Jan 1999
By A Customer
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I picked up this book after reading Stover's previous book Jericho Moon, and I have to say this one is even better. More action, more romance, more ideas. Like Jericho Moon, this book can be enjoyed just as a thrill ride, but it has a lot more to offer than just that. It's a real old-fashioned literary adventure, with lots of "literary" to go with all the adventure. It's a long way from Terry Goodkind and Robert Jordan--a long way BETTER.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LIKE ITS HERO, THIS BOOK KICKS BUTT! 16 Jan 1999
By A Customer
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The fighting in this book is awesome! Unlike most fantasy/SF writers, this guy sounds like he's actually kicked a little butt in his time. His fight scenes are better than Salvatore's! And the plot is astonishing, complicated, but completely logical. An amazing book!
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