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Bookmark on DeliciousPublished: Aug. 04, 2011
Words: 103258 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook short description
In an isolated fortress, the Master of Crows battles an ancient god for possession of his soul. Renegade and heretic, he dreams of ways to defeat the god and destroy the priesthood who would execute him. Sent by her masters to betray him, a woman comes who possesses a weapon he can use to triumph over both...but only at the ultimate sacrifice. A tale of love and allegiance.Extended description
What would you do to win your freedom?This is the question that sets bondwoman, Martise of Asher, on a dangerous path. In exchange for her freedom, she bargains with her masters, the mage-priests of Conclave, to spy on the renegade sorcerer, Silhara of Neith. The priests want Martise to expose the sorcerer's treachery and turn him over to Conclave justice. A risky endeavor, but one she accepts without hesitation--until she falls in love with her intended target.
Silhara of Neith, Master of Crows, is a desperate man. The god called Corruption invades his mind, seducing him with promises of limitless power if he will help it gain dominion over the world. Silhara struggles against Corruption's influence and searches for ways to destroy the god. When Conclave sends Martise as an apprentice to help him, he knows she's a spy. Now he fights a war on two fronts--against the god who would possess him and the apprentice who would betray him.
Mage and spy search together for a ritual that... (Read more)
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romance, love, paranormal romance, fantasy, magic, sword and sorcery, fantasy romance, sorcery, romance fantasy, wizard, romance and love, mage, sorcerer, romance book, romance author, romance adventure, romance and fantasyAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
singlee67
on Sep. 16, 2011 :
I was lucky enough to be a beta reader for this story, and to have the final product in my hands was a real thrill. Grace Draven is a true artist; she paints pictures in my mind with her words. There was no tearing me away from the story with choppy phrasing or anachronistic word choices. Most importantly, her characters live and breathe. If I saw them on the street, I'd know them instantly. The love scenes are steamy but they stir my emotions rather than my libido, which I really appreciate in a love story. And this isn't just a romance wearing swirling mage robes and casting a few spells here an there, masquerading as fantasy. Grace has written high fantasy here as well--the plot isn't complicated, but it's intense, and the world she has created is vivid, with rich and deep human and magical history.
If I could rate 10 stars, I would. You will not regret this purchase--as the other reviewer stated, the price is a steal. Easily worth ten times as much.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Pia Bartolini
on Aug. 28, 2011 :
I just finished reading "Master of Crows" and cannot recommend it highly enough. This is an excellent story, written skillfully and full of passion, magic, and characters so complex that they feel real. Draven's writing is technically clean and a very smooth read, her prose is colorful and evocative without being overly wordy.
Of all the romances I have read this year, "Master of Crows" ranks at the very top. It was a page turner that I couldn't put down and a tale that won't leave my mind. It also happens to be a STEAL at this price. I cannot wait to see what else Grace Draven writes. If it is half as good as "Master of Crows" it is well worth the time to read. Bravo!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)