| Return of the Guardian-King (Legends of the Guardian-King, Book 4) | 
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Sales Rank: 137720
Category: Book
Author: Karen, Hancock
Publisher: Bethany House
Studio: Bethany House
Manufacturer: Bethany House
Label: Bethany House
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 464
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.5 x 1.3
ISBN: 0764227971
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780764227974
ASIN: 0764227971
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
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Product Description
Karen Hancock's novels quickly became the standard for excellence in Christian fantasy. Her vivid worlds, compelling characters, and intricate plots continue to captivate readers, and her breathtaking stories are regularly gaining new fans. Now Kiriath and the surrounding countries have fallen fully under the oppressive control of the Shadow. After his exile, Abramm Kalladorne has been compelled by force and fate to take a roundabout journey through far-flung army outposts and scorching desert wastelands, fighting constant battles against despair and frustration. Lost and alone in an ancient desert ruin, he comes upon secrets of the past that offer startling answers to his world's oppression. Legends of the Guardian King - Book 4
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 A bittersweet parting. July 30, 2008
I lost a lot of sleep reading this series because I just couldn't put these books down! Of course, finding such good books is a double-edged sword; I find myself a little depressed to be finished with the series. It is like saying goodbye to old friends. But I will definitely go back and read these books again.
There is a little something for everyone in this series. There is a great deal of action and suspense, there is political intrigue, there is spiritual conflict, and there is romance. This book contains the best love story I've ever read. Though it is not the primary love story, the story of Trap and Carissa literally wrung tears from my eyes on more than one occasion. This is only a small part of the story, but I mention it because it had such an impact on me. I won't get specific here, though, as I don't want to give anything away for those who haven't read this book yet.
The stakes are raised for all the characters in this book. The entire series is a very epic one, but this is perhaps the most epic of the books, as you might expect from the final installment of a series. As I said in my review of the first book, I would recommend these books to anyone, whether a secular or Christian reader. I think they would even make great movies.
There are no words... June 20, 2008
There really are no words to describe this amazing series. All I can say is that it truly reflects the amazing plans God has for each one of us. And He doesn't leave us all alone to figure out what they are. He is with us all along the way, loving us and guiding us and knowing us. Even when we wonder what in the heck is going on, He can see the whole picture. Reading the series again, with all the books at my fingertips this time, I can see how everything really did work to the good of Abramm and his people, and other peoples. He wanted to be a hero for Kiriath and he became a hero to the world. In the first book, as Brother Eldrin, he says, "I only want to serve Eidon. I don't want to be a king!" Little did he know then that becoming king of, not only his nation, but other nations, was exactly how he could serve Eidon the best! I love it. And ask you to think about what you're going through. God DOES have a plan. If you believe only one thing, believe that He loves you. Not a love based on what you do, but a love based on His very nature.
I loved this series! September 19, 2007
This is a great ending to a wonderful story. Karen Hancock has my vote for Great Modern Writer of Christian Allegory.
A Tour de Force! July 8, 2007
I have loved Karen Hancock's books ever since discovering The Light of Eidon. Except for The Lord of the Rings, I rarely if ever read sci/fi or fantasy, but once I opened the first page of the first of her 4-part series, I was enthralled with Abramm Kalladorne and his spiritual journey. Each book in the series has been a wonderful tale of adventure, friendship, spiritual growth and maturity, with all the things that make for good storytelling--heroism, valor, sacrifice, great secondary characters, wonderful edge-of-your-seat cliffhanger chapter endings, against-all-odds battles, romance, you name it, Hancock knows how to deliver!
But the best part of all is her underlying spiritual themes. It's the 'pilgrim's progress' of an individual's coming to know the Truth and then learning how to walk in truth. I was brought to tears in so many places during her narratives as her characters went through testings and then received great rewards.
Finale not to be missed June 4, 2007
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Karen Hancock's final book is spellbinding and a fitting end to this wonderful fantasy/allegorical series. The faith and love of Abramm, Maddie and Trap are tested more than ever before and their responses are genuine and heartfelt. The reader has little difficulty imagining the land, the people and the intricate politics of the warring countries as Karen's writing is of the highest calibre. The characters' individual struggles are portrayed so well that I was fully invested in the outcomes of their choices. The tension between Trap and Carissa and their languishing marriage was excellent and juxtaposed beautifully with Abramm and Maddie's seemingly unfounded commitment to each other despite their physical separation. Staffids, shapeshifters and the purging of physical evil by the cleansing light of Eidon are vivid allegorical descriptions of our own lives.
Return of the Guardian King is engrossing, entertaining and challenging. The message at it's heart is powerful and not to be missed. This is a landmark series to be enjoyed more than once.
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