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Karazan Quartet #2
Dungeons of Darkness
Adam Equinox appears to be just the same after his first adventure in the computer-generated Karazan, but deep down he is much more confident. With the new software from Quentin Quested, Adam tackles school work with fresh resolve...until a sinister new boy, Weevil, arrives at Highgate.
288 pages, Paperback
First published May 7, 2004
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March 3, 2018
I definitely liked #1 more, as there were more obstacles and challenges they had to pass to get to the next phase. The first 150 pages of this one were rather slow, with a lot of stuff happening in the last 100, hence why I only gave this one 3 stars. The introduction of made me crazy, although I was left with an urge to
There was one moment where I was actually so angry that I had to shut my book, yell and slam my fist against the desk. It was unbelievable. Had to take a moment to calm down. I'm talking about when Not going to get worked up enough again to rage, don't have that energy.
And that ending :D
It will lead well into the next one :D
There was one moment where I was actually so angry that I had to shut my book, yell and slam my fist against the desk. It was unbelievable. Had to take a moment to calm down. I'm talking about when Not going to get worked up enough again to rage, don't have that energy.
And that ending :D
It will lead well into the next one :D
August 30, 2016
4.25 stars.
Beyond the Shroud is the second book in the Karazan Quartet by V.M. Jones.
Hannah went missing in Karazan so she could find her cat, Tiger Lily. So naturally the 5 kids need to go back and find her. There they will need to go to Shakesh where they meet Karazeel for the first time, but first they will need to cross Ravven River and many other dangerous places.
This one is a little more interesting and adventurous than the first book. It has more obstacles and I'm still sad the this series is veeery underrated. Very few people know about it. But this is such a hidden gem! And one I have re-read the most!
Onto book 3!
Beyond the Shroud is the second book in the Karazan Quartet by V.M. Jones.
Hannah went missing in Karazan so she could find her cat, Tiger Lily. So naturally the 5 kids need to go back and find her. There they will need to go to Shakesh where they meet Karazeel for the first time, but first they will need to cross Ravven River and many other dangerous places.
This one is a little more interesting and adventurous than the first book. It has more obstacles and I'm still sad the this series is veeery underrated. Very few people know about it. But this is such a hidden gem! And one I have re-read the most!
Onto book 3!
May 9, 2026
The story continues and the stakes have gotten higher! How do you help your friends survive when it seems all hope is lost? A tale of finding allies in unlikely places and having to rely on ancient legends when plans go awry. A wonderful second book in a cozy and exciting children’s fantasy series.
May 23, 2015
This review was originally posted on Read Me Away.
Adam just can't seem to catch a break in school or in Highgate, can he? Seriously, how he's treated by the Matron of Highgate and his own teachers is just disgusting. I hope the next book has the poor kid out of Highgate, or at least under better conditions. I really like the relationship that Adam and Q have built, because Q actually listens to Adam. In MG books, I adore adult characters who actually take the time to listen to the young protagonist, instead of just brushing them off.Did I like this book as much as the first one? Well, not really, I guess. The first book had all the setting up and introduction into the awesome world of Karazan, and this one feels like a book whose main focus is the transition into a much bigger storyline. I guess the sophomore slump decided to rear its ugly head. :( Don't get me wrong though, I still enjoyed the book, but it had less of the fun riddles that I enjoyed in the first one.
That being said, I'm excited for the coming books in the series. Now that the world is set up and ready for more exploration, and the main conflict is being revealed, I see more dangerous adventures for the kids in the future. I don't feel much for the school/Highgate part of Adam's life, and I hope the next one either brings something fresh to that part, or has less time spent in that part.
Overall: This book had more of a transition/setting up feel to it, so I didn't really enjoy it as much as I did the first one. Still a good adventure, and it has me more excited for the following books.
November 30, 2012
"Can I have that when you're finished with it, miss...?"
I was carrying around one of the books in The Karazan Quartet one day while I was doing playground duty in the schoolyard. Four different kids tried to steal the novel from me in the space of ten minutes. There are two copies of the entire series in the school library but they're never on the shelves long.
Ok, it's a book in which the hero is an orphan. I'd had a few too many at the time, so I was a bit dubious. However, Victoria Jones had some surprises in store for me.
Adam Equinox is an orphan who lives in a home where the matron is cooking the books and skimming off funds. He fills out a coupon and wins a trip to Quested Court where the inventor of a best-selling computer game explains that the world inside the game has become real. He then begs for help. His daughter, who is dying, needs a life-giving elixir from the world of Karazan.
There's just one or two quirky problems with the reality of Karazan: it only lets children through to it, not adults. Oh, and it's evolving. Just because the kids entering the world from 'outside' know the game inside out, doesn't mean they know the real world of Karazan.
This very likeable series seems utterly predictable at times - but fortunately, it isn't.
The slimy computer hacker who makes Adam's life miserable and turns into Bluebum, the monkey-like chatterbot, is by far the most interesting character. I was never in the least convinced that Adam or any of his friends were in danger. The chatterbot however did seem to be in genuine peril when captured by the vicious king and his advisor.
I was carrying around one of the books in The Karazan Quartet one day while I was doing playground duty in the schoolyard. Four different kids tried to steal the novel from me in the space of ten minutes. There are two copies of the entire series in the school library but they're never on the shelves long.
Ok, it's a book in which the hero is an orphan. I'd had a few too many at the time, so I was a bit dubious. However, Victoria Jones had some surprises in store for me.
Adam Equinox is an orphan who lives in a home where the matron is cooking the books and skimming off funds. He fills out a coupon and wins a trip to Quested Court where the inventor of a best-selling computer game explains that the world inside the game has become real. He then begs for help. His daughter, who is dying, needs a life-giving elixir from the world of Karazan.
There's just one or two quirky problems with the reality of Karazan: it only lets children through to it, not adults. Oh, and it's evolving. Just because the kids entering the world from 'outside' know the game inside out, doesn't mean they know the real world of Karazan.
This very likeable series seems utterly predictable at times - but fortunately, it isn't.
The slimy computer hacker who makes Adam's life miserable and turns into Bluebum, the monkey-like chatterbot, is by far the most interesting character. I was never in the least convinced that Adam or any of his friends were in danger. The chatterbot however did seem to be in genuine peril when captured by the vicious king and his advisor.
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September 14, 2011The category that this fits into is a book set in another land.
I decided to read this book because it was recommended to me by my brother.
I liked the twists and things Adam (the main character) had to go through.
I didn't like how this book became slightly dull after a while.
I would recommend this book to people who like adventure books.
I decided to read this book because it was recommended to me by my brother.
I liked the twists and things Adam (the main character) had to go through.
I didn't like how this book became slightly dull after a while.
I would recommend this book to people who like adventure books.
May 26, 2013
It was a very amusing adventure novel. I really liked it because it was full of action, suspense and adventure. I would recommend it to anybody mostly around ages 8 - 15. But first you must read the amazing book 1 of the Karazan books : 'the serpents of Arakesh'.
January 11, 2013
boring......
August 19, 2015
As always this serious has continued to enthrall me from childhood to adulthood. would absolutely love to see them turned into movies!
May 2, 2016
so far it looks like a great book.
February 8, 2013
betta den da first, love dis saga
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