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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness
5 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
Torak goes in search of Eostra, the evil Eagle Owl Mage. On his travels he learns more about his past and about the power of friendship, ultimately confronting Eostra with help from unexpected allies. Paver again depicts a detailed and imaginative prehistoric human/animal culture in this dramatic conclusion to the series.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister
(3)
4-6
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
In this fifth series entry, Torak sets out to avenge the killing of a close friend. Traveling into the Deep Forest to find and defeat the evil mage, Thiazzi, Torak learns more about his world and himself. Fans of the series, drawn again into Torak's dangerous prehistoric world, will be intrigued by his difficult choices.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister
(3)
4-6
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
In this fourth series entry, Torak continues his struggles against the evil Soul Eaters. After being declared an outcast from his adopted clan, he is forced to battle a spiritual illness on his own, eventually finding new allies and a strength he didn't know he had. The series continues to deepen in complexity.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister
(3)
4-6
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
In this third volume in Paver's prehistoric fantasy series, Torak's pack-brother Wolf is kidnapped by the evil Soul-Eaters. Torak and his friend Renn travel to the arctic wilderness to rescue Wolf, encountering a variety of creatures and humans. Fans of the series will find additional adventure and intrigue here as Torak's magical skill continues to develop.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister
(4)
4-6
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series.
In this first in a six-book saga, a boy with special powers, the wolf he loves like a brother, and a skeptic who becomes their greatest ally embark on a quest to protect their prehistoric clan of hunter/gatherers. After slogging through the opening chapters, readers will be rewarded with deftly paced suspense and plenty of action.
Reviewer: Gay Pampalone
5 reviews
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