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The Burning Man (Kingdom of the Serpent, Book 2)

Written by Mark Chadbourn

Average Score: 80(3)

After a long journey across the ages, Jack Churchill has returned to the modern world, only to find it in the grip of a terrible, dark force. The population is unaware, mesmerised by the Mundane Spell that keeps them in thrall. With a small group of trusted allies, Jack sets out to find the two 'keys' that can shatter the spell. But the keys are people - one with the power of creation, one the power of destruction - and they are hidden somewhere among the world's billions. As the search fans out across the globe, ancient powers begin to stir. In the bleak North, in Egypt, in Greece, in all the Great Dominions, the old gods are returning to stake their claim. The odds appear insurmountable, the need desperate ...This is a time for heroes.

Book Details

Fantasy
Paperback, 352 Pages
Published by Gollancz on June 11, 2009
First Published by Gollancz in 2008
ISBN-10 0575084766
ISBN-13 978-0575084766

Reviews


SF Site | Nathan Brazil
Review Rating: 80
This time around, the story is tighter, and more sharply focussed than the enthusiastic sprawl of the previous book. Even so, Chadbourn packs in an incredible amount.
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SFX | Sandy Auden
Review Rating: 80
This may be a quick read, but you'll be mulling over its concepts for weeks afterwards.
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Stephen Hunts SF Crownest | Phil Jones
Review Rating: 80
...a very dynamic and visceral read with elements of non linearity and bendy timeline. Very enjoyable though.
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