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The Dragon's Champion #2
The Warlock Senator
Still reeling from the intense attacks at Valtuu Temple and Lokton Manor, Erik’s family and allies are caught up in the full swing of the plan started by the warlocks of the Order of the All Seeing Eye. The warlock Gondok’hr, masquerading as Senator Bracken, is on his way to arrest Erik’s father and present him before a senate tribunal to stand trial for treason as part of the order’s treacherous scheme for power in the kingdom. Thrust into unfamiliar situations without adequate preparation, Erik will have to rely on all of the lessons Master Lepkin has given him and hone his new-found power if he is to have any chance of stopping the warlock senator, but this time he won’t have all of his friends nearby to help him, and Gondok’hr has powerful allies of his own that are preparing to strike.
- GenresFantasy
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2014
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Sam Ferguson
64 books131 followers Sam is a very lucky guy. He juggles work in such a way that he makes sure to spend enough time with his loving wife and five sons. He is blessed to be writing full time now. In his spare time he is an avid powerlifter, and competes from time to time.
He spent nearly five years serving as a U.S. Diplomat and absolutely loved the experience, but decided to move back home. Outside of the U.S. he has lived in Latvia, Hungary, and Armenia. He speaks Russian, Hungarian, and Armenian. (He used to speak some Latvian too, but he has no one to practice with anymore…)
He has a large, happy dog.
He plays the Elder Scrolls series.
His favorite superhero is Wolverine, but Batman is a close second.
If the kids go to bed at a reasonable hour, he will cuddle up with his wife to watch Scrubs reruns, the Big Bang Theory, Castle, and Burn Notice.
If you enjoy his books, then join Sam Ferguson’s Facebook page, sign up for alerts on his Amazon page where we would encourage you to leave reviews on the books you have read, or you can follow Sam on his author blog: www.talesfromterramyr.com/ and on his weight lifting blog: www.steeldads.blogspot.com
He spent nearly five years serving as a U.S. Diplomat and absolutely loved the experience, but decided to move back home. Outside of the U.S. he has lived in Latvia, Hungary, and Armenia. He speaks Russian, Hungarian, and Armenian. (He used to speak some Latvian too, but he has no one to practice with anymore…)
He has a large, happy dog.
He plays the Elder Scrolls series.
His favorite superhero is Wolverine, but Batman is a close second.
If the kids go to bed at a reasonable hour, he will cuddle up with his wife to watch Scrubs reruns, the Big Bang Theory, Castle, and Burn Notice.
If you enjoy his books, then join Sam Ferguson’s Facebook page, sign up for alerts on his Amazon page where we would encourage you to leave reviews on the books you have read, or you can follow Sam on his author blog: www.talesfromterramyr.com/ and on his weight lifting blog: www.steeldads.blogspot.com
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May 6, 2014
Unlike the unity and wholesomeness of the first book, this book is very discordant and unsatisfying. The elements aren't handled very well and they fit clumsily. Still it is exciting even though various faults are adding up.
The author also has this annoying habit of cutting the scenes and chapters abruptly like some Lady Ga Ga's music video. It is all very confusing and difficult to follow. The story seems to go from one unrelated scene to another, often times making you loose track time, place and events. A completely different experience from the first book and not in a good way.
Also annoying is the author's blatantly obvious withholding of information (like when Lepkin woke up confused, it isn't made clear why he was so confused until very much later). I think the author does so to add air of mystery or keep our interest or something but actually it just adds confusion and makes many of the events a bit difficult to understand. There are some scenes that are almost nonsensical. Well, come to think of it, the author also does the same in the first book but not as severely. I guess there would be a lot of explaining to do, or a lot more of withheld information, depending on what the author would do, in the third book.
The author also added a lot of things into this book that don't fit very well. They often come as strange and unnatural. The three witches for example, feels forced, corny and pretentious (not to mention: cliché, three witches really?). Compounding it is the authors very insensitive way of introducing additional elements, a weakness that also present in the first book which just become even more severe in this book. The three witches (again) for example, suddenly pop out like a jack-in-a-box. The body switch is contrived. And the ghost feels like a cheap trick. In the first book, this is minor irritant, here it is becoming annoying.
There is also one thing that disturbs me, like a finger poking my eye. The prophecy of Erik's father's death. It has been a strong element in the first book and is essential in moving the story forward. Then here, the author makes a sudden, almost 180 degrees. The prophecy is fulfilled but somehow failed to turn up. It is almost as if it never existed. None of the characters mention it when Erik's father died. Actually, in general, the prophecies has become a trivial and even a distracting element in this book. In the first book, prophecies fuse beautifully with the overall story of the book. Here they become an afterthought.
The story is also becoming convoluted. There is several plot threads added but aren't clear or explored to utmost. We thus have lots of things happening from various places and people at the same time without much coherence or clarity. Then, the book suddenly ends while leaving many of the threads in unfinished and undeveloped state.
The book also ends lamely. The closing scene is about Erik discovering the warlock is still alive. Nothing of substance really, we already know a long time before.
After the great work that was the first book, the second book is more that a bit underwhelming. The author isn't able to adequately make a good follow up to what has been a good run. It seems to me that this series will gradually degrade, a common phenomenon in sequels.
The book still had its exciting adventures but the faults is gradually piling up. It won't be long before the whole story becomes an ugly mess.
The author also has this annoying habit of cutting the scenes and chapters abruptly like some Lady Ga Ga's music video. It is all very confusing and difficult to follow. The story seems to go from one unrelated scene to another, often times making you loose track time, place and events. A completely different experience from the first book and not in a good way.
Also annoying is the author's blatantly obvious withholding of information (like when Lepkin woke up confused, it isn't made clear why he was so confused until very much later). I think the author does so to add air of mystery or keep our interest or something but actually it just adds confusion and makes many of the events a bit difficult to understand. There are some scenes that are almost nonsensical. Well, come to think of it, the author also does the same in the first book but not as severely. I guess there would be a lot of explaining to do, or a lot more of withheld information, depending on what the author would do, in the third book.
The author also added a lot of things into this book that don't fit very well. They often come as strange and unnatural. The three witches for example, feels forced, corny and pretentious (not to mention: cliché, three witches really?). Compounding it is the authors very insensitive way of introducing additional elements, a weakness that also present in the first book which just become even more severe in this book. The three witches (again) for example, suddenly pop out like a jack-in-a-box. The body switch is contrived. And the ghost feels like a cheap trick. In the first book, this is minor irritant, here it is becoming annoying.
There is also one thing that disturbs me, like a finger poking my eye. The prophecy of Erik's father's death. It has been a strong element in the first book and is essential in moving the story forward. Then here, the author makes a sudden, almost 180 degrees. The prophecy is fulfilled but somehow failed to turn up. It is almost as if it never existed. None of the characters mention it when Erik's father died. Actually, in general, the prophecies has become a trivial and even a distracting element in this book. In the first book, prophecies fuse beautifully with the overall story of the book. Here they become an afterthought.
The story is also becoming convoluted. There is several plot threads added but aren't clear or explored to utmost. We thus have lots of things happening from various places and people at the same time without much coherence or clarity. Then, the book suddenly ends while leaving many of the threads in unfinished and undeveloped state.
The book also ends lamely. The closing scene is about Erik discovering the warlock is still alive. Nothing of substance really, we already know a long time before.
After the great work that was the first book, the second book is more that a bit underwhelming. The author isn't able to adequately make a good follow up to what has been a good run. It seems to me that this series will gradually degrade, a common phenomenon in sequels.
The book still had its exciting adventures but the faults is gradually piling up. It won't be long before the whole story becomes an ugly mess.
February 12, 2014
Great followup to the first book!
Great followup to the first book!
Ferguson's second book in the series picks up where the first left off, with intrigue and mystery. A young man attempts to understand and control a power others much older and wiser than him do not understand all while a kingdom is nearing a civil war. The lands face dangers from within and from outside forces. Ferguson does a wonderful job of describing a world of magic while not bogging down the adventures of our protagonist. You can picture the cities, lands and battles all through his captivating writing. His characters are full bodied and believable, each with their own faults and histories. Altogether I can't wait for the next book.
Great followup to the first book!
Ferguson's second book in the series picks up where the first left off, with intrigue and mystery. A young man attempts to understand and control a power others much older and wiser than him do not understand all while a kingdom is nearing a civil war. The lands face dangers from within and from outside forces. Ferguson does a wonderful job of describing a world of magic while not bogging down the adventures of our protagonist. You can picture the cities, lands and battles all through his captivating writing. His characters are full bodied and believable, each with their own faults and histories. Altogether I can't wait for the next book.
September 6, 2024
Was pretty good. Had some parts that were really good and some parts that were really dry. But overall enjoyable. Could really use the skills of an editor, though. And the method of using prophecy to hint at what’s going to happen would normally be a good plot device. But having the prophecy explained and then acted out three pages later was kind of boring. The kid also likes to flip flop between acting like a wizened 40 year old and his actual age of 15. I get that he has to play at that role for the whole book but it just didn’t seem like he was an actual kid
March 16, 2018
The second installment of The dragons champion is fast-paced,full of action and political intrigue caused by evil magical forces wanting to take over a country,but are blocked by a young man,his growing powers,and his growing group of magical and learned tutors! Together they battle to find and stop two evil organizations from murdering his family,and threatening the world!! Above average plot,and wonderful characters make this story great! I need book three now!!
May 6, 2018
A great follow up to The Dragon’s Champion. While I was hoping to find out more about what happened to Erik, I liked learning more about the other major characters within this series, especially Al. Some definite surprises, especially those centering around Eldrik. Can’t read the next one to discover what happens next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 13, 2018
Continuing on from book 1, Eric does battle with the warlock masquerading as a senator. Loads of action and intrigue. Keeps you entertained all the way through.
Looking forward to the next book now.
I received a free copy of this book.
Looking forward to the next book now.
I received a free copy of this book.
September 9, 2014
The Warlock Senator starts right where The Dragon's Champion ended. The pacing is quick, like the first book, but organized well. The descriptions of the scenery, cities, and battles were woven into the narrative so that it was very easy to picture the scene without getting stuck in boring details like some authors do. (I once read a book that described a cup for over a page and a half- not an important cup, just a fancy cup... I hate that kind of description.)
There are some twists thrown at you pretty early on, but they unfold well enough throughout the book that it doesn't feel disjointed or jarring.
The battles in this book are a little more intense than the first book, I would say, but I think it still stays within the bounds of YA fantasy like the first book did.
Overall I liked it a lot. It was a fun, imaginative read with new characters and subplots that keep you guessing along the way!
SPOILER --In this book Al takes on a much larger role, which I like as I am actually partial to him :) Lepkin, on the other hand takes a lot less time in the story, but it has to do with one of the "twists" I mentioned earlier. --
There are some twists thrown at you pretty early on, but they unfold well enough throughout the book that it doesn't feel disjointed or jarring.
The battles in this book are a little more intense than the first book, I would say, but I think it still stays within the bounds of YA fantasy like the first book did.
Overall I liked it a lot. It was a fun, imaginative read with new characters and subplots that keep you guessing along the way!
SPOILER --In this book Al takes on a much larger role, which I like as I am actually partial to him :) Lepkin, on the other hand takes a lot less time in the story, but it has to do with one of the "twists" I mentioned earlier. --
December 6, 2016
Plot filling
I would have never guessed over 200 pages all about Senate plot and building the story. Not much happens. Little excitement here and there but that about it. Mostly boring nicely detailed plot building lol.
I would have never guessed over 200 pages all about Senate plot and building the story. Not much happens. Little excitement here and there but that about it. Mostly boring nicely detailed plot building lol.
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