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Mini-Synopsis Of Starwatcher By David Rice
An endless setup mars the epic fantasy adventure in STARWATCHER by David Rice
Verdict: Saddled with an unlikable protagonist and too much world-building, STARWATCHER struggles to deliver a fantasy epic. 2 out of 5 stars.
Mini-synopsis: in a realm beset by poverty, plague, and peril, King Gravin IV looks to the stars for answers. But his royal starwatcher Trenn has troubles of his own: while he barely skirts heresy with his star gazing skills, his son Muren runs away to learn forbidden magic from the hated elves. Meanwhile, shadows gather at the borders as terrifying Lifebane monsters start attacking villages and towns.
David Rice's STARWATCHER is the first novel in his HALF-ELVEN series. It seems that this fantasy series will follow adventures
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