Der Kristallreiter

The Bad Tuesdays #5

by Benjamin J. Myers

Box. Nur er verfügt jetzt über die Kraft, Chess zu befreien. Und Anna, die geniale Schwertkämpferin, die ihn bewundert, wie er sie. Aber Box genießt nicht nur geheimnisvolle Protektion. Er wird auch von höchster Stelle verfolgt. Und die Symmetrie hat den Befehl zum Endgame gegeben. Die Zeit läuft ab. Wenn Chess nicht befreit wird, bevor die Zeitspirale den fünften Knoten erreicht, ist es das Ende von allem.

379 pages, ebook

First published August 4, 2011

About the author

Ben was reading about myth, magic, adventure and weird science as soon as he could pick up a book; and he’s been writing from as soon as he could hold a pencil. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, and he’s been a soldier and a lawyer as well as a writer. THE BAD TUESDAYS series of books and THE GRINDLE WITCH have been enjoyed by young adults, older adults and children around the world. He has three children and when he’s not reading or writing books he enjoys swimming, fishing, music and mountains. Visit Ben’s website at https://wordpress.com/view/benjaminjm... and follow him on Twitter @BenjaminJMyers and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminMyer...

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, Box gets his own book and we get to see exactly how much he has changed, not only as a person but also physically, but deep down inside he is still the same old Box that we know and love, who wants nothing more than to find Chess, and also wonder when his next meal will be. From the minute I began reading I was hooked, and finished this book faster than the previous instalments.

From the minute the book is opened it is packed full of action and adventure, with fighting and wars with supernatural creatures that you risk your life just getting close enough to kill. We get to see Box working as part of an amazing fighting group with some close friends and pack mates, who are with him all the way through thick and thin. A Crystal Horseman also lets us back into Anna's world and we get to see her amazing fighting skills in action, both in practise and in a real fight, and she is one talented girl.

A Crystal Horseman was a book I was unable to put down, and although I stated that The Nonsuch King was my favourite book, this one has topped it. Box has a special place in my heart and seeing him grow up from a chubby street rat, to a fighter and someone who fights for what is right and what he believes in has been a great journey, and although the ending was one I didn't like, I can't wait to see what happens now, not only for Chess but also Box.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like the other books this just follows on nicely & neatly, the adventure in this World is about... say, 7ft tall. Yeah, high. I do love how despite being amazingly exciting it also is building up the world- little things like 'Jander' which I now use in my RPs which you aren't allowed to swear in. Curse in dog tongue? Go for it.

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Anyone up for a Twisted Symmetry RP?