Insurrection
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Add one magic-stealing goblet, half a dozen dimwitted trolls, and one conceited wizard. Next add one kidnapped member of the royal family, one concerned son, two bodyguards, a soldier, and an adolescent griffin. Throw in a pinch of green dragon. Mix well and you will have yourself one fantastic action-packed fantasy adventure set in the magical kingdom of Lentari!
Nearly a year has passed since the events of their first visit. Mikal, the young crown prince, is happy, healthy, and adapting well to living on a strange new world with his bodyguards. However, a devious plot has been hatched, one that will force the young prince to return to his homeland.
When Steve gets a mysterious message that says a member of the royal family has been abducted, he makes the decision to return to Lentari, with his wife, so they could aid the rescue party. Mikal is left safe and secure back in Coeur d’Alene with Annie, Sarah’s sister, and Tristan, his tutor. When Mikal sneaks through the portal to try to help, his presence in Lentari becomes known, and draws the attention of the Ylanian wizard who desperately wants to get his hands on him.
Battling thieving invaders, outsmarting repulsive trolls, and trying to stay one step ahead of a wizard bent on acquiring Mikal at all costs, Steve and Sarah must use all the powers at their disposal to keep their young charge safe.
Seek ye not the protector’s wrath...
Jeffrey M. Poole
Jeffrey M. Poole is a professional writer who writes in both the fantasy and mystery genres. His series are listed below.Fantasy: Dragons of Andela, Bakkian Chronicles, Tales of LentariMystery: Corgi Case FilesJeffrey lives in picturesque Southwestern Oregon with his wife, Giliane, and their Welsh Corgi, Kinsey. His interests include archery, astronomy, archaeology, scuba diving, collecting movies, collecting swords, and tinkering with any electronic gadget he can get his hands on.In March, 2015, Jeffrey became a proud member of SFWA, the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America!Fans can follow him online at: www.AuthorJMPoole.com
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Reviews for Insurrection
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The author created a very interesting world and filled it with some nice mystical creatures and people with magical abilities. There were a few POV switchbacks that kinda threw me for a minute or two, but nothing I couldn't handle. Overall, this was an enjoyable story for the Young Adult - Teen lovers of Fantasy.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The book gets off to a rocky start. The language is awkward, the description (and the situations themselves) cursory. There are frequent and unposted changes of point of view. Much of the plotting is perfunctory, and in fact, the book often reads more like a description of someone's role playing game than as a true story - there are lots of puzzles to solve, and very little actual risk.
That said, the story is engaging and interesting - enough that I wish the supporting writing had been stronger. I'd be interested to find out what happens, which is at least one sign of a good story.
I'm not sure, though, that I'd be willing to read another. For one thing, the characterization has pretty strong overtones of machismo, homophobia, and outright sexism. For example, the male protagonist suddenly realizes he's holding a man's hand, and hastily lets go. His wife, in the unfortunate Heinlein/Jordan tradition, is smarter and more capable than he is, but needs protection from the harsh realities of the world. In the 1950s and 60s, this was the norm. It's not now, and it's a bit hard to take. In addition, there are fairly frequent consistency errors, errors of language (compliment/complement), and copy-editing that's not the best.
Immediately after I finished reading, I was interested to see what was next. On brief reflection, I'm not as enthused, for the reasons above.
Overall, a decent, fast-moving, and fun exploration of fantasy wish-fulfillment, but substantially held back by poor editing and outdated attitudes. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Exciting and adventure-filled! Delightful--highly recommended. The author is a writer to watch!