Whispers of War
The Wells End Chronicles Book 2

Robert Beers

2/26/2005

Review by Molly

Over a thousand years have passed since Labad wrote his prophecy in blood. The promised ones: the last of the king’s lineage are among us. Adam and Charity are well known through the legend. At the approach of a small dark figure; Drinaugh, a dragon, and a wolf pack stand in the center of town. McCabe is not just any small dark figure. Recently released from the darkness of the duke’s dungeon there is more to the man than meets the eye. The power of a shaping is the only thing that will save Milward the wizard, Adam and the rest of the small group.

And the tale begins long after Labad died during the Magik Wars; Charity and Adam, unaware that the other is alive, the last of the house of Labad face the oncoming strife filling the land on opposite sides of the conflict. Wizard Milward who parted from Adam during an angry row does his best to guide the siblings as the wall between the worlds weakens. Adam has become the officer of the guard under Cpt Bilardi and joins the army of Grisham as they begin fighting the soldiers from the south, while Charity continues her search for Adam with Flynn and Neely. The trio join the Southern army, befriend Circumstance a half elf lad and march against the city of Grisham.

Watching from afar are the inhabitants of Dragonglade. Shealauch a young dragon has had a discouraging meeting with men resulting in his being pierced with arrows. This action by man is something the Dragons must consider carefully. Many of the dragons believe they must withdraw from man, others of their group believe a watch and see attitude is needed.

On the pages of The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War writer Beers weaves a multi-layered account within the fanciful backdrop of myriad tales and imaginative, extraordinary characters such as the hoary harridan living in the bog who detests humans and the antiquated dragons who watch mankind from afar. They and the innumerable others leaping from Beers fertile imagination add a manifest piquancy to the brew. Peopled with intriguing beings including a crone name Haberstroh, elves, dragons, wizards, sorcerers, a swordsman named Ethan, thieves, wolves, and evil spirits, a horse name Heartthrust, two dedicated armies, Thaylli, an old duke, a special potion, jumping the swords, McCabe and his treachery, a cat, wolves and help from dragons this is one book you won't want to put down.

The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War captures the spirit, dialog and character of fantasy settings known and loved by young and old alike. Ingenious author Robert Lee Beers has constructed a fascinating domain infused with both base and charitable, blameless and depraved, loveable and detestable characters the reader is sure to find engaging. Teeming with strife fittingly resolved in this masterfully engineered suspense filled narrative; The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War paints a razor sharp, focused account of destiny, cupidity and perseverance. Effect dialog, well-drawn scenarios and characters to love and hate the book is an enjoyable read.

Some parental guidance will be necessary for younger readers in the 12-15 age group: now and then language or topic may offend. On the whole the book is sure to be a welcome addition to the home library. Meant for pleasure reading, The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War target audience of young adults will find the book has all the ingredients they wish in a good fantasy work.

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