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"The Amber Wizard" by David Forbes, Book Review  by: Catherine Dahrens David Forbes has caught my attention with his debut novel “The Amber Wizard.” He has taken fantasy reading in a new direction. Most of today’s fantasies are becoming too complicated in their characters to the point where you need a glossary to understand what you are reading. His characters are simple and well described. When you read the character’s name you know who they are without researching back and forth. He has kept the story to wizards, humans and a minimum of creatures. I found the book to be extremely interesting and a pleasure to read. Sometimes less is better. I am definitely looking forward to reading more of David Forbes books. The Amber Wizard introduces you to Gerin Atreyano, the Crown Prince of Khedesh and his family. Gerin has become the Crown Prince when his father ascends to the throne. As he is learning his new position, a wizard shows up and tests Gerin for magical powers. Gerin turns out to be the Amber Wizard foretold of over a thousand years ago. Gerin now has to learn to be a Crown Prince and a wizard. Gerin has a drive to succeed beyond expectations, which leads to family conflict, jealousy, danger and death. David Forbes has brought together everything needed to make a fantasy that people can relate to. He has sibling conflicts, a parent wanting to have what their child has accomplished, family love and devotion, and sacrifice. It is not the perfect family, which makes the characters more believable. The Amber Wizard started out as a fast read in the beginning with a lot of interaction going on. It slowed down a little in the middle and then picked up again ending with a satisfying conclusion. You will not have to wait to find out what happened because the story ended, but you will want to find out what happens next in the life of Gerin Atreyano. About The Author Catherine Dahrens is the owner of Far West Books and Gifts, located at http://booksatfarwest.com. You can contact her at Catherine@booksatfarwest.com. This article was posted on July 07, 2007   View More Videos from the "Recreation and Sports" category: Big Alaskan Halibut Fishing How to install front brake cable housing into a V-brake How To Play Softball: Box Jumps Sports Injuries   Read More Articles from the "Recreation and Sports" Category: Jaime Gold – Grand Prize Winner – 2006 World Series Of Poker by Kenneth Bateman Buy New Kayaks by Peter Lenkefi 5 Rafting Trips For Families And Beginners by Shari Hearn 4 Basic Wild Survival Foods by Shelley Lincoln Bowling Pins and Some Interesting Facts by Ray Gaunt Pool Safety Includes Kids Knowing How to Swim by Gregory Fort Cooperation is the Key to Succeed in Doing Softball Drills by Marc Dagenais PurePoint Golf Instruction Golf Swing Fundamentals – Driver Timing by David Nevogt Best Indoor Prep Track and Field Marks for High School Athletes Since 1999 - The Last 11 Years by Ed Bagley The Role of Media in Sport by Marcia Henin << Back to "Recreation And Sports" Index

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