Shifter

Chronicles of Galen Sword #1

by Judith Reeves-Stevens

Galen Sword was known as a rich New York City playboy. The public didn't know that his Porsche contained state-of-the-art equipment designed to track down an extraordinary creature, or that Galen was actually on a dangerous quest to find another world…his world.

Shadowy memories of being sent away from his beloved parents had given Galen an obsession: to get back to a parallel universe where he had been heir to a powerful dynasty – but had been born unaccountably and unacceptably human. To find his way home now, he had to capture a beast that crossed over from that world into the city's dark streets looking for prey: a werewolf…alive, deadly, and very real. But tryingto stop Galen was a race of brutal, magical beings, armed with a power that was terrifying and perhaps unbeatable…

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

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Action packed adventure that also had some decent character building. This book kind of brought everything to the table. Not mind blowing, but refreshingly good.

Even after concluding it, the readers were left with some intriguing mysteries to unravel.

I think I'll continue with the books and see how the characters develop.

[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!