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Review for The Shintae
The Shintae, a mysterious stone with magical powers, is entrusted to the forest-dwelling Maraens. The Cantaens, the Maraens' enemies living in the mountains, steal the stone to use against them. The Maraen hero, Kaer, manages to get the stone back but is ambushed by a group of Cantaens and loses the Shintae to them. The race is on to retrieve the Shintae before the Cantaens learn to decipher the words that will set free its incredible power. Brian R. Hill's fantasy tale is richly told. His characters are strong, determined and dedicated to their tasks. They face many obstacles yet refuse to yield to any of them. Mr. Hill's story takes the reader on an incredible journey through snowy mountains, the aftermath of an avalanche and into a long deserted city whose ghosts still watch out for the rare traveler that passes through. The most impressive description is that of Myssous, the Maraen capital. The Shintae is an exciting book that will draw the reader in from the moment they turn the first page. If you enjoy action, adventure and strong characters then read The Shintae. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to Mr. Hill's next book.
Patricia Perry, author, Quest for the Source of Darkness (7/06)
www.questforthesourceofdarkness.com
READER VIEWS
The Shintae takes the reader to a distant time where survival of the fittest is the law. Mr. Hill pits the evil mountain people, Cantaens, against the forest people, Maraens. The quest is to find the Shintae, a stone of magic powers, and unharness the magic.
Kaer, "a native of the forest lands of Marae", he was just short of six feet in height, he was tall for his race." He had found the Shintae and was returning home when he was caught unawares by the evil Cantaen warrior, Sartae.
"Sartae was a terrifying sight." Sartae's reputation for torture in the name of fun has reached Kaer, who only anger's the warrior by laughing in his face. Leaving Kaer for dead, Sartae and his troops return to their homeland to try and harness the magic of the Shintae.
Meanwhile, Kaer recovers and is joined by Angharad on a quest to recover the stone. Together they set out to recapture the Shintae and return it to Marae. Separated during a blizzard the two each go their separate ways toward recovering the stone.
The detail of man vs the elements in this story is enough to keep the reader glued to the pages. Who will triumph in the battle for the Shintae? Will the Cantaens be able to take over the Maraens? Will the Maraens outwit the Cantaens?
Does Kaer recover? Does he have one last battle with Sartae? Do Angharad and Kaer meet up again? These and many other questions are only answered if you read the book.
As a first book, Brian R. Hill has a hit on his hands. I found it to be an easy read, yet one I had trouble putting down. The action begins in the first two pages and is non-stop right to the end of the book. I look forward to seeing more by this author.
Reviewed by Rebecka Vigus for Reader Views (2/06) www.readerviews.com
Author of - Only a Start and Beyond, So You Think You Want to be a Mommy? and Secrets
FOUR AND A HALF BEACON REVIEW FOR THE SHINTAE by Brian Hill
...Shintae is a most fascinating book. Mr. Hill takes you on a vivid journey that allows the reader to get a feel of the landscape and surroundings of Kaer's adventures. He depicts the story in a way where this reader could almost feel Kaer's hunger pangs and weaknesses when he was exhausted from his travels, down to the picturesque black clouds and huge droplets of rain when the weather began to deteriorate.
The writing is full of creativity...The display of characters is brilliantly detailed making them practically light up in battle on the pages. I admired Angharad's strength and her bravery. When Kaer said he would be back for Angharad, it was a most tender moment. Mr. Hill keeps the reader completely embedded in the story until the final end and then some. The secondary characters complete the story keeping it smoothly flowing making this read a page-turner.
Linda at Lighthouse Literary Reviews
Reader's Review's
This book caught my interest on the first paragraph and held it throughout the whole story. Mr Hill moves the story along beautifully, it is very difficult to put this book down once you begin. I for one certainly hope that there is a sequel to come.
Lynne Moxam - Canada
This book goes along at a smart pace, once started it is hard to put down. The characters are three dimensional and interesting, the story consistent, the various threads well crafted and culminating in breathtaking action.
One aspect of "The Shintae" which, for me, sets it apart from many others of its genre is the way in which Brian Hill has managed to create the atmosphere of the scene of the action, describing the landscape in such a manner that you really feel you are accompanying the heroes on
their quest through the forests and mountains of this tightly written novel.
I hope there will be a sequel, I can't wait to read it!
Mike Blackburn - Germany
I had the pleasure of reading an early copy of Brian's book and I would say without a shadow of a doubt that this is one book you will not want to put down!! After the recent big screen success of The Lord of the Rings trilogy this is just the book you have been waiting for to transport you back to far off lands and mystical artifacts. I am thrilled to see The Shintae is now in print so it can be enjoyed by everyone and not just the select few that have previously had the privilege. I wish Brian all the success in the world with this book and hope that one day it makes it to the Hollywood big screen because this book is an Epic!!!!!!!!! Eleven out of ten!!!!!
Mr S D McLean from Leeds, West Yorks United Kingdom
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