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Anteros #4
The Warrior Returns
For those who thrill to the adventure and wonder of The Anteros, here is the book where all the secrets from KINGDOMS OF THE NIGHT are finally, dazzlingly, revealed. For new initiates, this tale stands alone, entry to a world of intrigue, high drama, derring-do . . . and, most of all, magic!
All of Orissa believed that Rali Emilie Antero, legendary warrior and sorceress extraordinaire, was dead, lost at sea during some grand adventure gone wrong. In fact, Rali was not dead, but left entombed in ice to dream for eternity--until a goddess needed her for one last quest . . .
Novari, a beautiful succubus intent on achieving ultimate power, had swept the world by storm. All the Anteros had been assassinated--save one : a golden, magical child named Emilie. Novari had succeeded in taking Orissa. Now she had only to sieze little Emilie, as well.
She never counted on the return of Rali Antero . . .
All of Orissa believed that Rali Emilie Antero, legendary warrior and sorceress extraordinaire, was dead, lost at sea during some grand adventure gone wrong. In fact, Rali was not dead, but left entombed in ice to dream for eternity--until a goddess needed her for one last quest . . .
Novari, a beautiful succubus intent on achieving ultimate power, had swept the world by storm. All the Anteros had been assassinated--save one : a golden, magical child named Emilie. Novari had succeeded in taking Orissa. Now she had only to sieze little Emilie, as well.
She never counted on the return of Rali Antero . . .
440 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
Allan Cole
80 books65 followersAllan Cole was an American author and television writer, who wrote or co-wrote nearly thirty books.The son of a CIA operative, Cole was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. He collaborated with Chris Bunch on the Sten science fiction series, as well the Far Kingdoms Series, and the historical novels, A Reckoning For Kings and Daughter Of Liberty.
He co-authored a non-fiction book A Cop's Life with his uncle, Thomas Grubb; and a fantasy novel Lords Of Terror with Russian author Nick Perumov.His solo books include the fantasy novels that make up the Timura Trilogy and the thrillers, Dying Good and Drowned Hopes.
He sold more than a hundred television episodes, including ones for Quincy, M.E., The Rockford Files, The Incredible Hulk, Dinosaucers, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Magnum, P.I., Werewolf, and Walker, Texas Ranger.
He was also a Los Angeles newspaper editor and investigative reporter for 14 years.
Cole was married to Chris Bunch's sister, Kathryn. He died of cancer in Boca Raton, Florida, aged 75, on March 29, 2019.
He co-authored a non-fiction book A Cop's Life with his uncle, Thomas Grubb; and a fantasy novel Lords Of Terror with Russian author Nick Perumov.His solo books include the fantasy novels that make up the Timura Trilogy and the thrillers, Dying Good and Drowned Hopes.
He sold more than a hundred television episodes, including ones for Quincy, M.E., The Rockford Files, The Incredible Hulk, Dinosaucers, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Magnum, P.I., Werewolf, and Walker, Texas Ranger.
He was also a Los Angeles newspaper editor and investigative reporter for 14 years.
Cole was married to Chris Bunch's sister, Kathryn. He died of cancer in Boca Raton, Florida, aged 75, on March 29, 2019.
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December 16, 2017
I might be a bit harsh giving this book two stars, but I'm not sure it's worth three. I've read the three books which preceded it, and enjoyed them all. This one was a little less adventurous - which was the main element I enjoyed from the previous three installments.
I read the self-published version of this book, the formatting seems off. I know on KDP you can't get the page numbers to display correctly on opposing edges of the page, but outside of that all of the formatting seemed a bit off. I got used to it as I read, but it does look a little bit amateurish and could have been cleaned up with a couple hours effort.
The writing style is much the same as in the previous books even though we are sadly less one author in this last installment. However, the substance just wasn't quite there. I didn't feel attached to any of the characters - none of which are fleshed out at all. The author has relied on the previous books for any character building (such as it was then, to be honest) and the earlier books and characters from them are constantly referenced in this book, often needlessly. Do we really need to hear characters lauding praise for the tenth time on a character who died in the first book?
Rali Antero seems something of a caricature of a fantasy book heroine. It's the undefeatable Red Sonia who as well as being unbeatable in battle is the greatest wizard in the book outside of the main villain. I was actually annoyed by Rali Antero by the time we'd got to the second part of the book, which I felt was inferior to the first part.
I kind of feel that the series would've better been finished with book three rather than this fourth installment. Towards the end I just wanted it over with, and had to force myself to finish the book so I could get onto reading something else. That said, I did enjoy sections of the first half of the book and it did have some nice elements, and if you've read the great first three books then you will feel obliged to read this last installment. It just felt a little cliched, added nothing new to the genre and in the end seemed a little bit pointless despite my wanting to enjoy it.
I read the self-published version of this book, the formatting seems off. I know on KDP you can't get the page numbers to display correctly on opposing edges of the page, but outside of that all of the formatting seemed a bit off. I got used to it as I read, but it does look a little bit amateurish and could have been cleaned up with a couple hours effort.
The writing style is much the same as in the previous books even though we are sadly less one author in this last installment. However, the substance just wasn't quite there. I didn't feel attached to any of the characters - none of which are fleshed out at all. The author has relied on the previous books for any character building (such as it was then, to be honest) and the earlier books and characters from them are constantly referenced in this book, often needlessly. Do we really need to hear characters lauding praise for the tenth time on a character who died in the first book?
Rali Antero seems something of a caricature of a fantasy book heroine. It's the undefeatable Red Sonia who as well as being unbeatable in battle is the greatest wizard in the book outside of the main villain. I was actually annoyed by Rali Antero by the time we'd got to the second part of the book, which I felt was inferior to the first part.
I kind of feel that the series would've better been finished with book three rather than this fourth installment. Towards the end I just wanted it over with, and had to force myself to finish the book so I could get onto reading something else. That said, I did enjoy sections of the first half of the book and it did have some nice elements, and if you've read the great first three books then you will feel obliged to read this last installment. It just felt a little cliched, added nothing new to the genre and in the end seemed a little bit pointless despite my wanting to enjoy it.
May 26, 2010
The final of the series of 4. By far, the best of the 4 books. Epic battle scenes.
October 6, 2012
Engaging story, great female pov.
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