The Gnome in the Tapestry: The Soul Sword Chronicles, Part I

by G.A. Teske, Wendy Norris (Editor), Natalie Teske Rector (Editor)

They pulled their hair out and screamed. They waited for heaven’s mercy to fall upon them, or not fall upon them, depending on their point of view. That was the typical response recorded nine hundred fifty years ago, when the moon fell upon the land, opened up a huge fissure and released a great demon to plague the realm. Life was never the same.The gnomes disappeared deep into the mountains, and the beloved King Trellin just vanished. Civilization and magic slowly disintegrated.Vincent, however, was convinced that the King was still alive somewhere. Joining him in his search was the elf, Kandlas, and a rare gnome, Khan. They are not the only ones looking. The evil, master savant, Devout, joins the race to find the King. While Devout is tracking centuries-old clues, someone from his past is hunting him.In their dash for salvation, revenge, and control; one holds tragedy, one holds desolation, and one holds the hope for the rebirth of their world. But which one is which?Finish your search, no matter the cost...No matter your road, path, trail, or way,No matter the trials, your steps cannot stray. —Song of Mt. Anyullyn

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 10, 2007

Reviews

[Carly Moore · Rating 2 out of 5]

I so desperately wanted love this book. I met the author at the Alzalea Festival and got my book signed with my name, so that's super cool, but I felt the first book dropped me into the middle of a unique world with no context or background. Even half way through the book I still checked the cover to make sure it was book one. That and the two plot lines that switched constantly kept me confused as to why either of them mattered to the other. Everything did come together in a nice little bow at the end so for that I am grateful!