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Ravensoul (Legends of the Raven 4) (Paperback)

by James Barclay (Author)
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Gollancz (20 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0575081996
  • ISBN-13: 978-0575081994
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 246,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"As always, there are desperate rear-guard actions, extreme violence and cliff-hanger risk taking that makes Indiana Jones look like a cringing couch potato. Dialogue and banter are realistically snappy throughout. Barclay delivers the goods. Rousing stuff." 4/5 (David Langford SFX )

"Bowling along at a brisk pace, Ravensoul's plot is standard gamer fare with a neat SF twist. It's a tribute to the clarity of Barclay's writing that we never lose track of what's happening. His affection for his characters and empathy for his readers shine though every page. A cleverly crafted meditation on what happens to old heroes. A clever, middle-age enjoyable day dream." (DEATHRAY )


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The unknown warrior thought his days with the Raven were long behind him, until Hirad Coldheart, dead for ten years knocks on his door . . . The dead are not at rest. Something has travelled from far beyond the dimension which has Balaia and Calaius at its heart. It feeds off Manna. And without Manna all of Balaia and the spirit realms that surround it will collapse into nothing taking the living and the spirits of the dead with it into the void. This new threat cannot be reasoned with, it is heedless to threats or entreaties. Ethereal and so advanced it barely registers its prey as sentient it is bringing doom with it. Balaia, barely recovered from the demon onslaught is thrown into chaos as the dead walk the streets and hope fails. It is left to the Raven, both dead and alive to take their courage and their faith in each other into the spirit realms for one last fight. James Barclayt has returned to the landmark series that made his name - this is the book that all his fans will have been waiting for.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting ending., 24 Jan 2009
By Kerry E. Garnsworthy "Coldheart" (Devon, South West England) - See all my reviews
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James Barclay managed to pull off an amazing and somewhat unexpected ending to the Raven series with Demonstorm, managing to round off the Raven's adventures with a final, desperate fight to save the people of Balaia and Calaius from destruction at the hands [or claws/tentacles etc] of the Arakhe, which could easily be the worst enemy they have had to fight throughout the series.

Without giving too much of the plot of Ravensoul away, Barclay has managed to bring in an even fiercer enemy than the Arakhe. One that even the dead have reason to fear. He has managed to pull off another amazing Raven plotline and as has been said in other reviews, it's not just the lovable, loud mouthed barbarian back for a visit. Ravensoul gives an even better ending to the Raven, though the last few pages seem a little too rushed.

All in all, this is still an amazing read. If you've read the rest of the Raven books, it's a must. If you haven't read the books, then I recommend that you do so. Immediately. :)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ravensoul, 4 April 2009
By S. D. Clarke (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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The book was fabulous. James brought back the characters of the Raven with such style & believability , that it reduced me to tears of joy as they kept appearing while the story progressed.
I don't want to spoil the plot but it was wonderful for all Raven fans to be able to see them standing shoulder to shoulder for one more final battle. James kept all the humour & witty banter between the group going throughout, which made it fun & enjoyable.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An action packed return for the raven., 21 Nov 2008
By genejoke "Mmmm Shiny" (uk) - See all my reviews
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Is this the best raven book? Probably not but it is a fine return and a great way to say a final farewell to the raven.
The only spoiler I will give is that it isn't just Hirad that returns from the dead.
Part of me wishes that Mr Barclay would move onwards with the raven series with new characters rather than bring back old ones, however reading the classic raven line up together again is a joy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not his best but a reasonable finale for the Raven
It was nice to see the Raven operate again and James again creates wonderful archetypal characters.
This is probably the worst Raven book but if you have read the others... Read more
Published 25 days ago by T. Robinson

4.0 out of 5 stars More of the same but happy none the less
I must say from the outset that this is very much a book for fans of James Barclay, and particularly the 'Raven' series. Read more
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