Published: April 11, 2012
Words: 147,314 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476499482

Short description

The destiny he wished to avoid at all costs has found Monorth, casting him back into an unknowable swath of history. Snatched from their lives suddenly and leaving his far-fetched goals in doubt, it falls to the family he left behind to seek the clues to his possible fate. But even as they try to pick up the pieces left by his absence, the future brings changes they could not have predicted.

Extended description

~* Book Four of the Salak'patan Series *~

For quite sometime the path Monorth followed was one that he traveled alone, but always there was the family he sought to protect lingering in his shadows. Always supporting him, always counting on him, and always there when he needed them. When he began his plan to return to the world's of the Rim and cast his eyes on those places left forgotten by history, he did not do so alone. This time his all important family came with him, leaving behind their lives to cast their fates into the unknown winds of destiny. Though doubtful they contained the strength and knowledge needed to become guardians of lost worlds and forgotten history, it was his guidance and confidence that lead them through those first shaky steps of that mysterious path. But that path lead them right into the heart of trouble and guided Monorth into the destiny he wished to avoid.

Monorth has been captured by a trap none of them could have predicted, guided to that even.. (Read more) ~* Book Four of the Salak'patan Series *~

For quite sometime the path Monorth followed was one that he traveled alone, but always there was the family he sought to protect lingering in his shadows. Always supporting him, always counting on him, and always there when he needed them. When he began his plan to return to the world's of the Rim and cast his eyes on those places left forgotten by history, he did not do so alone. This time his all important family came with him, leaving behind their lives to cast their fates into the unknown winds of destiny. Though doubtful they contained the strength and knowledge needed to become guardians of lost worlds and forgotten history, it was his guidance and confidence that lead them through those first shaky steps of that mysterious path. But that path lead them right into the heart of trouble and guided Monorth into the destiny he wished to avoid.

Monorth has been captured by a trap none of them could have predicted, guided to that event by the fuzzy four legged chess piece of Fate. With him exiled into a swath of history long forgotten, his family has lost the force that has shepherded them beyond the Rim and guided them towards the once laughable goals or protecting the worlds of the Salak'patan from the unknown. Even as they were reaching that time when they might have believed such a thing might be possible they are deprived of the architect who first turned their thoughts to the distant stars in the heavens.

It now falls to the family he left behind to try and pick up the scattered pieces left by his sudden absence, to seek the inner strength they need to carry on without him there, and to seek the clues he may have left behind. As they begin their search into the unknown seeking evidence of his fate, the course they follow leads them into encounters and events they might never have predicted. The evidence of his absence brings no small amount of heartache and worry to his family, but it also changes their future history in ways they could never have imagined as the unknown past brings a new path into being. And as if they find he is still there guiding them, his family is lead into their own understanding of what it means to stand at the gates of the unknown.
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Tags

romance, adventure, spirits, magic, sword and sorcery, gods, time travel, exploration, goddesses, multidimensional, paladins, interplanetary travel

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Reviews

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Review by: Melody Hewson on Oct. 12, 2012 :
Ferin... you adorable little trouble maker. Gonna really miss you. *sniffle* Keep bringing down the walls.

It's very rare that a character that is not the main of any series has enough depth to pull off an entire chapter dedicated to them, yet Sian, Monorth's daughter, dominates this entire book beautifully. She is entertaining and captivating, and yet still just innocent and vulnerable enough to also make her endearing. She is definitely her father's daughter.

A few minor things, ignoring the usual minor typos, it may be that I'm simply easily confused, but when things got technical, I found it hard to follow. Maybe that was just me. I was also a bit disappointed in the secret of Rin's name, so I'm just going to assume he was lying. There was one continuity error, but it was minor and I forget what it was so not important.

And OH MY GOD THE CRUELTY OF THAT ENDING!!! HOW COULD YOU LEAVE US ALL HANGING LIKE THAT?!! You are COLD woman! ICE cold!

Loved it and can't wait for the next one! (So glad I wasn't left waiting a few months)
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: John Gibson on Sep. 02, 2012 : (no rating)
Very enjoyable a Great series
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Frank Galan on July 30, 2012 :
This book wasn't what I was expecting, but in this case that's not a bad thing. An excellent tome in the ongoing Salak'platan series. The only difficulty I had was keeping up with the myriad of characters; other than that it simply left me wanting more and I dread that I have to now wait for the next book in this series. I've am looking forward to book 5 with anticipation of more of the same and the unexpected as well.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: jstoc on July 10, 2012 :
I am really enjoying this series. However, I am no critic. I am annoyed with the errors, only because it takes time to go back to read the sentence again to understand what is being said, and then sometimes I still do not get it. All that said, I enjoy the storyline and where it seams to be going. The author is talented, and imaginative, but so much is going on that I am left sometimes confused. As I said before, I am no critic, but I know I enjoy reading. I enjoyed this, and I am left with anticipating the next book. Keep up the good work.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Tony on April 14, 2012 :
This one is tough to write a review for. It's a good story and the editing (along with some of the writing) is more advanced compared to earlier releases. The storyline has progressed to something much more complex and interested than when the series began.

At the same time, things have become so much more confusing. There are so many characters (many of them minor) that I often can't keep track of without reminders. Also, the story in this book wasn't at all what I was expecting (or really what I wanted). Or at least not what I thought I wanted.

Still, it was enjoyable and I really want to find out what happens next. Fans of the series so far will enjoy book 4.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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