readbyfred's reviews
125 reviews

I liked it. Witty, funny and some good twists. :)

This one was actually pretty good. It was "almost" gripping. Yes, there were one dimensional characters and corny scenes, but the demon queen Candara was written well, the old wizard's motives and ambitions were well described, and the quest drew you in.

Book 1 and 2 were "meh", but this third book was a pleasant surprise from Gardner Fox.

This was a short, little novella that placed suspense above graphic horror, and it worked very well.

The reader is left to imagine the horrors that were seen, while Machen focuses on the dialog between those investigating the cause of the mysterious deaths.

Overall a good read.

This was a good book. 201 pages devoted to the story of Sargon II, then 100 pages of appendicies, notes, bibliography and index.

By the time Sargon II ascended to the throne, the Assyrian empire and its military was well established. Sargon II, being a shrewd diplomat and fierce warrior King took it to the next level through consolidation of power, annexation of commercial trade routes, and major building projects (including the huge city of Dur-Sharrukin). His eventual death in battle was a blow to the Assyrian empire, but not a fatal one. Assyria would continue under his son Sennacherib.

Good book. Kept my interest.