Shifter: The Chronicles of Galen Sword Book 1

Chronicles of Galen Sword #1

by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens

There is another world. It is the birthplace of all our nightmares. Vampires, werewolves, demons, deadly creatures that have no name or form ... they are all real. Galen Sword was born within that world. Destined to be an adept warrior, heir to the Victor of the Greater Clan Pendragon. Yet as a child, his birthright and his memories were stolen from him, and he was exiled to a world without substance, without magic, without hope: Our world. But twenty years later, a mysterious chain of events restores Galen's memory of who he is, and hints at what he might become. Now Galen will stop at nothing to find the truth-and his home. But with no powers of his own, his only tools are those of science. After three years of failure, Galen Sword discovers an enclave of shapeshifters in New York City. But when he tries to infiltrate their Ceremony of the Change, the beings who exiled him from his own world exact a hideous price.

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Tom Malinowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Galen Sword is in an accident, and memories of the First World begin to surface. A World of magic, werewolves, shifters, wonderment, and horror. Sword assembles a team to track down anything and anyone to help reclaim his rightful heritage. But at what price? Great pacing and action.

[C Patrick Daily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, probably because I read it shortly after it came out, which of course was long before such things became ubiquitous. I never knew there were 2 more books. I wonder if I'd still enjoy them now?

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book if you like werewolves and magic. Lucked up finding it in a used bookstore.

[Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I completely change my mind on a series, so want to change my scoring down a lot. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

4.75*

Finally getting around to actually saying something to go with 5 star ratings!

First time read the author's work?: Yes

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1 of the Chronicles of Galen Sword.

Like most SF/Fantasy novels, the back story is long and complicated and I won't even try to do it justice here. Suffice to say Galen Sword is lost in the wrong parallel world and is trying to get home. Vampires, shape-shifters and others of that ilk are in his way. Butts will be kicked.

[Bryan457 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fascinating world, and a great ending.

[Angus McDonald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly good read for a schlock vampire/werewolf crossover. Of course this was before such things had jumped the shark!