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Publisher | Exposure Publishing | ||
ISBN | 978-184685411 | ||
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Vicky
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Synopsis
The folk of the city of Paladria have two passions: galley-racing and political intrigue. Into this environment comes Mirko Ascalon, a disgraced former galley-master from the nearby realm of Garganet. Mirko accepts a commission to train the crew of Serendipity, the galley of ambitious politician Bartazan of Bartazan House. Soon Mirko begins to realise the scope of the task facing him: his crew is inept and demotivated, Bartazan is planning to use the galley as a tool in his political ambitions; and Mirko's decision to sell information to Bartazan's rivals is unlikely to improve matters. Can he make Serendipity a force to challenge Bartazan's invincible rival Dragonchaser? Variously described as "built on a satisfyingly solid foundation...executed with engaging brio","well built, light and resilient" and "first rate", Dragonchaser will delight all lovers of literate fantasy.
Review
How does he do it - Tim Stretton has now written three books all very different from each other and with very different subject matter? Not too many authors can write in one genre - in this case the world of fantasy - and come up with three very different writing styles. I believe that Tim has done it and very well too.
In this book - Dragonchaser - we are at sea with galley racing (not chasing dragons as the title would have us believe!) and on land with politics - oh and let's not forget the love interest that really stirs the pot! Once again we are taken on a rip roaring adventure through the pages of the plot and we are not disappointed. How can we be with so much intrigue, high adventure and that love story - no - once again I have to recommend a Tim Stretton book and look forward to his next one with anticipation with all the colour I would expect.
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