Bane Blessing James Chinery Books
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Anselm Van Helflyn, newly consecrated mage of the Antiochim, is sent out on a mission to investigate reports of dark magic being practiced in Askani. What he finds will shake the continent, challenge theologians and threaten the peace between man and elf that has existed for a hundred years. Has dark magic returned to Superion? The Superion Union declares no, but the evidence proclaims a more sinister truth.
Bane Blessing James Chinery Books
I'm not a fantasy reader, but I decided to give this book a chance. WOW, am I glad I did! So many unique characters and plotlines. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel as soon as it's written. Great read, especially for those unsure if they'll like fantasy. You will like this one for sure! I highly recommend it.Product details
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Bane Blessing James Chinery Books Reviews
In Bane and Blessing, the author has created not just a story, but an entire world called Superion set in an austere, medieval era. It is an epic story where the actions of the characters matter to the fate of the entire world. The storyline is provocative – involving a young boy with a potentially powerful gift, magic, armies, sickness, courage, providential encounters, and mystery after mystery to be unraveled. This is a gritty, fantasy story where the bad guys are not just bad but really, really evil. What made this story great to me were the characters -- mages, soldiers, and priests (oh my!). And my personal favorite, Cornelius, (think mad scientist meets Uncle Si) though a minor character is a great outlet for the author’s sense of humor. The author's humor is actually on display throughout the story through many characters, not just Cornelius. Some of the leading characters have dark pasts which allows for redemptive moments which we see throughout the story. They are also full of foibles in their present lives which are a source of much humor throughout the book. Yet when it matters most the heroes are noble, altruistic, and reflecting a light that is greater than themselves.
Theology and philosophy are also weaved in effectively – helping the reader make sense of the world and giving deeper meaning to the choices of the characters.
In closing I can say I learned at least two things from reading this story pride comes before the fall and don’t eat the greenish cheese … it tastes like pig’s bottom. The author defies many of the stereotypes of Christian fiction by doing something so different it’s arguably a new genre all together. I wish there were many more stories of a similar sort. Five stars out of five.
This is not your typical fantasy story. It makes no reservations from the start that it is a Christian fantasy world, even though the place names and the world of magic do not place it anywhere obvious in medieval history. There are not theological ruminations in the story, per se; the Christianity comes from the matter-of-fact practice, piousness, and references to Christ from the characters. This did not disturb my enjoyment of the story proper, but I did wonder from time to time why the author did not just use Latinized European geography and make the setting very early medieval, at a time where there is not a lot of extant historical records to contradict such a decision of storycraft.
In any case, the author knows how to pace a story well. Nothing ever drags, and there is never unnecessary exposition. The reader receives all necessary information when appropriate, and it is usually done by way of in-story revelations. So readers desiring a fantasy world easy to get into, but still with some decent immersion will find this story very engage-able on that front.
The story itself is nicely executed; the author does his best to keep the reader guessing among the familiar aspects expected of a fantasy story, with thoughtful twists and turns. Not every character or situation is developed as far as could be, allowing one to presume there is more to come; the motivations of certain characters are left in the shadows, likely to preserve surprises, yet this left me scratching my head a time or two. Even so, the primary characters the author desires the reader to invest are given proper treatment, thus I am confident that the author has more to reveal concerning the others, and would do so in subsequent installments.
The most unique of the characters is Darryn, the demon-possessed gnome. The author has given the reader something of interest to ponder concerning this character and how such personas are typically presented and treated in fantasy.
All in all, a solid start here, with much to build on. I look forward to how Mr Chinery continues the adventures in his world. Definitely give it a go!
Very good read
An easy read. Really enjjoyed it
Great book. I could not put it down. I can't wait for the next one!!!!!!!
Very well written!
Fantasy-Sci-Fi-Fiction with a twist. Very good read
I'm not a fantasy reader, but I decided to give this book a chance. WOW, am I glad I did! So many unique characters and plotlines. I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel as soon as it's written. Great read, especially for those unsure if they'll like fantasy. You will like this one for sure! I highly recommend it.
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