Review: The Sixth Book of Lost Swords: Mindsword's Story by Fred Saberhagen

The Sixth Book of Lost Swords: Mindsword's Story by Fred Saberhagen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Sixth Book of Lost Swords: Mindsword's Story is an excellent story of tragedy and corruption of the soul.

Prince Murrat, smitten by Princess Kristin during his last visit to Tasavalta when he stole Woundhealer with the aid of Coinspinner, is determined to make it up to the lonely princess and hopes to win her away from ever-absent Prince Mark. What better way to do so than to present her with the Mindsword, a god forged sword with the power to convert all within it's radius into devoted followers.

Starting off his journey with good intentions and vowing never to use the Sword for himself, Prince Murrat soon finds that he cannot keep that promise when his and his son's fates are threatened on the road to Tasavalta. Even as he reluctantly accepts the conversion of the bandits who threatened him, the Prince vows never to do so again, holding to his goal of presenting the Mindsword to his adored Princess Kristin.

Meanwhile, Vilkata, the Dark King and once owner of the dreadful Mindsword, senses that the sword has been found and teams up with a demon, Akbar, to steal the sword away from its new owner. Posing as a blind old man who once knew Kristin, he convinces Prince Murrat to bring him along on his quest to gain the Princess' favor.

Events continue to escalate out of control and Prince Murrat falls further and further under the influence of the Mindsword's heady power.

I couldn't put this book down.



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