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Richard
Mar 18, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Five whole stars!

I was disappointed when I finished The Trail of Bohu and discovered that the tale was left wide open. For some fans, the wait for book four was 30+ years. Lucky for me, it was 30+ days.

This book is only available through Lulu.com. I had my reservations, they were proven unfounded. Lulu makes a nice paperback. Thick glossy cover and thick good quality paper within. Very satisfied with this paperback.

The story picks up where The Trail of Bohu leaves us. The continent is marching t
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Andrew
Aug 30, 2012 rated it it was amazing
As the opposing forces clash across the continent of Nyumbani, Imaro finally confronts this nemesis!
Charles Saunders has created a rich and vibrant world full of heroic characters, mythical creatures, magic and sorcery. "The Naama War" is the fourth episode of the Imaro series and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the Sword and Soul genre.
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Christopher
Jan 26, 2021 rated it really liked it
Rarely is the final book of a series the best one but Book 4 of Charles Saunders Imaro is just that. Incredible Afro-centric sword & sorcery from one of the genre’s late masters, who sadly died in obscurity:

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J.W. Wright
Feb 15, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Imaro has reunited with his mother and has met his father, Mkwayo, the Emperor of the Monomatapa Empire. Many questions still plague his mind, and his heart is filled with nothing but cold vengeance to continue to pursue Bohu and take revenge for his slain wife and son. Meanwhile, the whole continent of Nyumbani has united to battle the demonic menace of Naama. As the Gods of Light and Darkness in the other dimensions gather for what may prove to be their final conflict, and as blood and fire r ...more
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