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Lord of the Clans (Warcraft, Book 2)

Christie Golden, Don Perrin

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In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves and hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of Man in relative peace and harmony -- until the arrival of the demonic army known as the Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms -- part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of

WARCRAFT

Slave. Gladiator. Shaman. Warchief. The enigmatic Orc known as Thrall has been all of these. Raised from infancy by cruel human masters who sought to mold him into their perfect pawn, Thrall was driven by both the savagery in his heart and the cunning of his upbringing to pursue a destiny he was only beginning to understand -- to break his bondage and rediscover the ancient traditions of his people. Now the tumultuous tale of his life's journey -- a saga of honor, hatred, and hope -- can at last be told....

Brothers in Arms (Dragonlance: Raistlin Chronicles, Book 2)

Margaret Weis, Don Perrin

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Total reviews: 97 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Raistlin Chronicles 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you are intrigued by Raistlin and want to know his detailed story, starting at age 6, this book, along with Book 1, are the books to get. All of the questions I had about him, and even some I didn't know I had, were explained.

My Final Margaret Weis Book 3 out of 5 stars.
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"Red scales caught the last of the afterglow, glinting and gleaming and sparkling like cinders flying up from the blazing log or gentlewoman's rubies, cast into the sunlight, or drops of blood."

This clumsily composed description of Immolatus, the Red Dragon is classic Margaret Weis and shines a spotlight on her biggest weakness. Mrs. Weis is simply a very mediocre writer. Maybe her writing suffers because she cranks out material so prolifically but it has the feel of something created quickly. So for me it is absolutely astounding that her previous book, Soulforge, with 215 reviews on Amazon managed to average a perfect 5 stars and this book has an average of 4 ½ stars. I have read far superior books that couldn't manage these kinds of rave reviews. So how does she do it? Now that is a mystery.

I actually wrote an entire review savaging this book after reading about half of it but a funny thing happened. It actually improved significantly. Sure I had to suffer through well over 200 pages of tedium but it does get much better. It never got great but it reached the level of readable. The plot improved but Margaret Weis's writing remained sub par and her inability to creating compelling characters and dialogue continued. A tremendous amount of the book is devoted to the always tiresome Kitiara uth Matar. She is my least favorite Weis/Hickman creation being a two dimension cardboard grrrrrl. For some reason Weis seems to equate strong female with arrogance or maybe Kitiara is supposed to be a jerk in which case why must the reader spend so much time with her. Let's just say that in the climactic battle I wasn't rooting for he and I'm sure I was supposed to be.

I read this book right after finishing George R.R. Martin's `Clash of Kings' and the disparity in quality is striking. Martin creates several strong female characters in particular Brienne of Tarth. When Brienne wins a tournament against men it feels believable but when Kitiara bests males in combat it just feels inevitable. Brienne is a complex, multidimensional character, Kitiara is a single dimensional strong female cipher made all the worse because unlike Brienne, Kitiara is actually a main character. It's just one example of how limited Margaret Weis's writing skills are. `Brothers in Arms' is written with the shallowness of a children's book with a length (470+ pages) more befitting an older reader.

Quality wise I would put Margaret Weis on the low end of the scale, the popular R.A. Salvatore in the middle and George R.R. Martin on the high end. This will be the last Margaret Weis book I plan on reading. There is just too much better stuff out there to continue reading these Dragon Lance books.

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The Innocence of Youth Lost in War

In the fiery siege of the ciy of Hope's End the young mage Raistlin must leave behind his ideals to save himself and his brother. Yet as Raistlin and Caramon train as mercenaries, far away another soul is forged in the heat of battle. Another path is chosen, and a future dragon highlord begins her rise to power.

She is Kitiara Uth Matar, the twins' half sister.

Brothers in Arms is the much-anticipated squel to The Soulforge, the 1998 best-selling Dragonlance novel.

Dragonlance Campaign Setting (Dungeon & Dragons Roleplaying Game: Campaigns)

Christopher Coyle, Jamie Chambers

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Dragonlance 4 out of 5 stars.
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First off, yes, I'm a little bit biased. I've loved Dragon lance for a long time, but this book seems to be getting a lot of bad reviews that aren't all that justified.
Yes, there is an inch and a half margin which really shouldn't be that large. They should have at least added the chapter titles into the margin if they were going to make it that big.
The art isn't all that great. In fact there isn't a lot of art at all. Which means that the inch and a half margins don't sacrifice text, but rather pictures.
The other peeve I have about this book is that there is a lot of repeated information. The whole Chapter on other eras of play really isn't necessary, and everything that is in that chapter should have appeared somewhere else in the book.
The good thing is there are two new character classes, several prestige classes, and a lot of history for those people who don't feel like reading ALL of the Dragon lance books. But once again there is a lot of repetition of the history. There are also stats for some of the magic items used by the characters in the novels, and 2 mini adventures.
I want to comment on one prestige class. The dragon rider. Even if the dragon rider isn't used in your dragon lance campaign it can be easily changed to a different animal. I think I'm going to convert it to Star Wars and use it for the Rancor Riders.

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Sagas from the lands of Krynn are filled with valiant heroes destined to discover ancient secrets and vanquish terrible evils. Like those great champions, you will band together with brave companions to set forth on daring adventures. The tales of those bold deeds will become the newest legends in the world of Dragonlance.

From Solamnic Knights and Dragon Riders to kender, tinker gnomes, and draconians, the rich tapestry of the Dragonlance world comes alive in this campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. With historical content covering eras from the War of the Lance to the War of Souls, along with expanded rules for aerial combat, the Dragonlance Campaign Setting provides the charcter races, prestige classes, feats, spells, monsters, and maps you need to fully explore the world of Dragonlance.

The Doom Brigade (Dragonlance Kang's Regiment, Vol. 1)

Margaret Weis, Don Perrin

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Fun adventure 4 out of 5 stars.
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A book centered on Draconians....by Margaret Weis. You're joking right? Not at all. This book will change your entire opinion on the little known race of dragon men. And when you mix aggresive draconian warriors and scheming dwarves, you know there will be some laugh out loud moments. Through everything Weis and Perrin manage to string together an engaging plot with fun well-developed characters. Unfortunately there are some proofreading/editing mistakes (more than in any other book I've read). But it doesn't really get in the way. This book won't change your life, but it is guaranteed to entertain.

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War can get a fellow killed.

The fearless draconians of the War of the Lance have retired from the field of battle to a pleasant valley in the Kharolis Mountains. Well, it would be pleasant, if it weren't for some dwarves, whose irritating feuding prevents the draconians from realizing their greatest hope -- the ability to continue their doomed race.

When the dwarves discover a map leading to a fortune buried in the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin, the draconians are swept up in a feverish race for treasure. Little do both sides realize that they are part of the strange and terrible destiny descending upon Krynn during the Summer of Flame.

A desinty that includes the children of Chaos . . . the fire dragons!

The Doom Brigade is the first installment in The Chaos War series, stories set during the war of the Dragons of Summer Flame, the New York Times best-selling novel co-authored by Margaret Weis.

Theros Ironfeld (Spanish Edition)

Don Perrin

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One thing I should say is "AN EXCELLENT BOOK TO READ!!" 5 out of 5 stars.
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The first time I saw this book, I thought it was a boring one to read, but when my friend told me to read this one, I was finally convince that it was really a great. Find out the life of Theros when he was young until he got old being a great Master Smith in the history of Krynn. Theros is also a true devotee of Sargas, and almost gave his life to honor him. I'll make sure you will never regret this, and you will never waste your time reading this!! .

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A young boy stood on the dock of his fishing village and watched the minotaur war barge approach. It would change his life from a lad who would have grown to follow in the footsteps of his father, to the greatest weaponsmith in the history of Krynn.

As a boy, Theros Ironfeld was captured and pressed to service under the minotaurs. As a man, he first fought draconians to a standstill in Solace, and later, by mysterious means, acquired a silver arm. And when the evil dragons came to conquer, he was the only man who could forge the fabled dragonlances necessary to defeat them.

The Warriors series details the exploits of the heroes and villains of the War of the Lance.

Draconian Measures (Dragonlance Kang's Regiment, Vol. 2)

Don Perrin

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PAPERBACK 5 out of 5 stars.
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FAST SHIPPING FLAWLESS TRANSACTION BOOK IN EXCELENT CONDITION WOULD BUY FROM SELLER AGAIN THANKS

Better than expected 4 out of 5 stars.
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When I ordered this book, I did so out of lack of anything else available that interested me. Obviously the name of Margaret Weis got me to buy the first one, but she didn't co-author this sequel. Honestly, this second book is better than the first one. It gives an in depth look into the faceless draconians we have all loved to hate throughout the Chronicles.

Inaccuracy or Omission of Major details 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a fun book to read. However this book does not really connect with vol. one book. Doom Brigade give us ten draconian eggs which have two eggs of each color. First book tell us that they found around hundred of female draconian babies. Book two tell us that there are only one aurak and twenty female total. Does this means that they lost about 80 babies on the way? I don't think so because in the anthology, "Heroes and fools", Kang has not lost any babies during the journey north.
In book one the regiment has less than 250 males at the end because they lost alot during the quest for egg. In book two the regiment suddenly has 300 males at the beginning of the trek. As a hardcore fan, I am disappointed that the tale of Kang's trek north in "Heroes and fools"
does not connect at all to book 2. It seems that tale of Kang's trek north never happend at all in book 2. Book 2 never mention Temple of Paladine and the moral lesson learned from it. Anyway, I would recommend this book to anyone who is fan of Dragonlance.

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The regiment of draconian engineers featured in The Doom Brigade seek a safe haven for their precious cargo of young draconians. All they have to do is stay alive. Surely that shouldn't be too hard.

But Commander Kang puzzles over a sinister mystery. Why are some of his men vanishing? Kang will have to use draconian measures to defeat his foes and save his race. They'd better be enough -- the fate of his entire race hangs in the balance.

Hung Out (Mag Force)

Margaret Weis, Don Perrin

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Many years before he formed the Mag Force 7 team of commandos-for-hire, Xriswas a government agent, betrayed by one of his own while invesigating the galaxy-wide crime explosion which killed his partner and left him a cyborg. Now, while the rest of the Mag Force 7 is on a mission to overthrow a small planet's despot, Xris has been set up on false charges and sent to a prison planet where he's blackmailed into helping the Hung leaders escape. But who engineered Xris' imrisonment and why? And can he find the answers without getting himself killed...

Margaret Weis is the author of 12 New YorkTimes bestsellers Margaret Weis is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Los Angeles Times bestselling author Fast-paced action and dialogue appeals tospace opera readership Hung Out is the third book in the Mag Force 7 series following Knights of the Black Earth and Robot Blues Knights of the Black Earth is a Main Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club Margaret Weis and Don Perrin have their own website.

The Knights of the Black Earth: A Mag Force 7 Novel (Mag Force)

Margaret Weis, Don Perrin

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Amazing piece of writing 5 out of 5 stars.
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I usually don't read Sci-Fiction, but this book caught my eye at the library, so I decided to give it a try, and I am so happy that I did. This story takes place in the same universe as the Star of the Gaurdians series (good series, but not as interesting as the Mag Force 7 series). This is a great book with a whole host of crazy characters, and more plot twists than a mystery novel. It follows the story of Xris, an ex-Federal agent who was betrayed by his own partner. He is now a cyborg, and the leader of a mercenary group called Mag Force 7. This adventure takes you all over the universe and introduces you to a whole bunch of interesting characters (Raoul and the Little One being the most interesting). This is a must have for any Sci-fi/Fantasy reader

Mag Force 7 wins! 4 out of 5 stars.
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The Knights of Black Earth, takes you back to the Universe of the "Star of the Guardians" series also by Hickman. This novel focuses on Xris, the part man, part robot mercenary. Xris has formed a new mercenary group called Mag Force 7. Also found in this group are the Loti Raoul, and the engimatic Little One.

Xris has found his long lost partner back in the days when he was a federal agent. Xris has a few questions for his partner regarding his last failed mission as a federal agent. However, to get to this partner will be deadly, and cause total chaos to the universe!

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Seeking revenge against the traitor who made him into a cyborg, Xris, the leader of the mercenary team Mag Force 7, is thwarted by the Knights of the Black Earth, a deadly fanatical group. Reprint. AB. PW.

Bertrem's Guide to the War of Souls, Volume Two (Dragonlance: Bertrem's Guide)

Steven T. Brown, Mary H. Herbert, Don Perrin

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Insight into the everyday life of Dragonlance characters during the War of Souls.

The Bertrem's Guides give readers insight into the everyday lives of the people in the Dragonlance universe. Using correspondence, reports, and essays, this second Bertrem's Guide for the War of Souls elaborates on the goings-on during the current bestselling trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, fleshing out the current era for Dragonlance readers.

The highways and byways of Ansalon are being ravaged by war.

As the War of Souls rages, vast armies and powerful wizards vie for control of Krynn. But despite the deeds of the mighty, it is the common people who must endure the great hardships of war.

Bertrem of the Order of Aesthetics, keeper of the Great Library of Palanthas, gathers accounts of everyday life in Ansalon as it is forever changed by the War of Souls.

Contents

* The Last Testament of Bertrem the Aesthetic
* "Heroes of the Lance -- Everywhere" by Don Perrin
* "A Journey to Shcallsea" by Stan!
* "The Insurrection that Never Was" by Stan!
* "River Supply of Silvanost" by Don Perrin
* "A Legionaire's Journal" by Mary H. Herbert
* "The Building of Teyr" by Don Perrin
* "Excerpts from the Personal Journal of Aldreth Myger, Knight of the Lily" by Mary H. Herbert
* "Investigation on the Affliciton of Kender" by Don Perrin
* "Search for the Shadowpeople" by Don Perrin
* "The Urkhan" by Don Perrin
* "Mirage" by Mary H. Herbert
* "Lessons of Sun and Sand" by Don Perrin
* "Letters from a Son to his Father" by Mary H. Herbert

Robot Blues (Mag Force 7)

Margaret Weis, Don Perrin

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Once again, I totally enjoyed the book. 5 out of 5 stars.
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I like the way the authors continue to keep the characters so likeable and "human". The story keeps you wanting to read more and more. I can't wait until the next issue of Mag Force 7. Hopefully, a movie can be made from one of the books. Thank you Margaret and Don

Enjoyable sci fi 5 out of 5 stars.
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The second book in the Mag Force 7 trilogy (hopefully more will be made!) Great space adventure with likeable characters.

Robot Blues continues a good saga. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Robot Blues is the sequel to The Knights of Black Earth and continues with the mercenary group called Mag Force 7. Mag Force 7 is led by the cyborg Xris, who once helped to get Dion Starfire to maintain his throne. In this novel, the group is hired to steal an ancient robot. All seems in order, until the group finds out it was a plot to get one of the most important robots in the history of the galaxy. While Xris is trying to complete his objective, Darlene has attempts at her life......and Xris can't help her.........

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Set in the authors' popular Star of the Guardians universe, the dramatic sequel to The Knights of the Black Earth follows the interstellar mercenaries, Mag Force 7, on the trail of a dangerous robot.