Here Be Monsters

Warlock's Heirs #4

by Christopher Stasheff

All of Gramarye is preparing to celebrate the weddings of Geoffrey, Cordelia, and Gregory Gallowglass, until Gregory's fiancTe, Alouette, experiences a terrifying vision of monsters destroying the land and the pair sets off to find the source of the danger. Original.

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy

236 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 15, 2001

About the author

The late Christopher Stasheff was an American science fiction and fantasy author. When teaching proved too real, he gave it up in favor of writing full-time. Stasheff was noted for his blending of science fiction and fantasy, as seen in his Warlock series. He spent his early childhood in Mount Vernon, New York, but spent the rest of his formative years in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Stasheff taught at the University of Eastern New Mexico in Portales, before retiring to Champaign, Illinois, in 2009. He had a wife and four children.

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the final book in Stasheff's tetralogy of Warlock's Heirs books, and brings to something of a conclusion the sub-series of Wizard books that feature oldest son Magnus as well. The three children are grown up and are to be married, Rod and Gwen are aging and the three kids are ready to take up the reins... but there are always unforeseen problems to overcome and monsters to best on Graymayre. Stasheff was a master of blending science fiction with fantasy and portraying his popular characters in a state of change and growth. It's family fare at its best.

[Doris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of the story served to provide an opportunity to share information about various monsters from myth and legend, but also gave the upcoming hours a chance to display prowess in defense.

It also allowed the bonding of the female and male groups of the "heirs" of Gramarye. The 6 oldest each have a mate, leaving only the youngest and most timid without. This little story gave them a chance to know more, to build group strengths and learn more of using those strengths.

Where it was not as good as I would like was allowing for more world building, or even a true resolution, which diminished it's attraction for me. Overall a very enjoyable story in the land of fairy.

[Tonja Condray Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time for Heirs to Learn how to Inherit!

The reins are being turned over in a rather fantastical fashion, but what else could you expect with these sets of parents and their young adult children? I’m coming closer to the end of this series and feel like my heart is breaking a little. Christopher Stasheff did begin his writing before I was born, but it’s sad to finish it after his passing. Chris will forever be my mentor in Fantasy, and I can only hope I was a good student with writing in my own style but tinged with what I love about Merovence and Gramarye. I hope to find out one sweet day! ~TK~

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the unity built among the siblings and their spouses-to-be.
'A family that slays together, stays together.'

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I found most of the Warlock's Heirs series to be nowhere near as good as the original series, this one had more of the old feel, though not quite as witty. My advice? Stick to the adventures of Rod Gallowglass and not so much those of his children.

[Esther_a · Rating 1 out of 5]

Stasheff's science fiction really is better than his fantasy.

[C.G. · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a bit repetetive - and a bit of a parade, everyone following everyone else.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where did all the lovers go? The Heirs are going to track down some monsters, but who should get to go on this kind of a mission?