books by Debra Doyle     books:       The Price of the Stars: Book One of Mageworlds22 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Tor Science Fiction, 1992 The Swashbuckling Domina The Price of the Stars (1992) is the first novel written in the original Mageworlds trilogy. At this time, however, it is the fourth of the series in internal chronological sequence, following The Gathering Flame. In the previous book, Perada Rosselin and Jos Metada headed the resistance movement in the First Mage War and the subsequent establishment of the Republic. Although the Republic won ...             The Stars Asunder: A New Novel of the Mageworlds13 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Tor Science Fiction, 2000 What Came Before The Stars Asunder (1999) is the sixth novel written in the Mageworlds series. At this time, however, it is the first in internal chronological sequence. This series has evoked a mysterious past from the very first volume. While Doyle and MacDonald have filled in some of the backstory in The Gathering Flame, now we are told the story of Arekhon Khreseio sus-Khalgath sus-Peledaen, the Professor, ...             Bad Blood2 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Berkley, 1993 This is the Prequel to "Hunters' Moon" it's where the whole thing started! What started out as a simple camping out, turns into a nightmare! What's worse is that the local werewolf is taking names and his classmates are his victims. But something unexpected happens, and now the cocky hunter has an enemy he hadn't counted on. But which will be the winner in a battle to the Death? Plus learning to deal with being a werewolf isn't so easy either. ...             The Gathering Flame: The Prequel to Mageworlds (Mageworlds, No 4)7 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. MacDonald Tor Books, 1995 The First Mage War The Gathering Flame (1995) is the fourth novel written in the Mageworlds series. At this time, however, it is the third in internal chronological sequence, following A Working of Stars and preceding The Price of the Stars. Five hundred years before, a Great Working was performed to bridge the eiran across The Gap Between. The only surviving Mage from that Circle, Arekhon Khreseio sus-Khalgath ...             Starpilot's Grave (Mageworlds, Book 2)3 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Tor Science Fiction, 1993 Beka, Ari and Owen ride again! This way-more-than-adequate sequel to The Price of the Stars surpasses the first volume in its two great virtues: breathlessly fast action and fascinatingly developed characters. We get to see much more of the enigmatic and powerful Owen Rosselin-Metadi, and the relationship between his brother Ari and Adept Llannat, hinted at in the first novel, begins to strengthen, despite their being stuck in ...             School of Wizardry (Circle of Magic, Book 1)19 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald, ... Troll Communications, 2000 Good read! I've read this whole series of books when I was much younger, from when Randal was first a squire in his kings court, to his adventures well beyond, I won't spoil it for you. If you like fantasy books this is definetely a good read. Randal starts out as a young squire in his kings court with his older brother Walter who is training to be a knight. Randal was dissatisfied with his potential ...             By Honor Betray'D (Mageworlds, Book 3)4 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Tor Science Fiction, 1994 A Convergence of Forces By Honor Betray'd (1994) is the third novel written in the original Mageworlds trilogy. At this time, however, it is the sixth of the series in internal chronological sequence, following Starpilot's Grave. In the previous book, the Magelords have taken Galcen, the marines have joined Jos Metada, Commodore Jervas Gil has pulled together the Mageworlds fleet at Ophel, Ari Rosselin-Metada has fled ...             My Favorite Fantasy Story4 reviews DAW, 2000 A wonderfully eclectic volume of fantasy writing I enjoyed last year's predecessor volume, My Favorite Science Fiction Story, but this volume is even better. The premise is that eighteen bestselling fantasy writers were asked to pick their all-time favorite fantasy story (by another writer). The result is a very eclectic assortment of tales. Most of these stories I had never seen before (even though I had read other stories by the same ...             The Long Hunt (Mageworlds)8 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. MacDonald Tor Books, 1996 Two Men and a Selvaur The Long Hunt (1996) is the fifth book written in the Mageworlds series, but is the seventh, and last to date, in internal chronological sequence. It takes place a couple of decades after By Honor Betray'd. Faral Hyfid-Metada has completed his Long Hunt and must leave Maraghai soon to gain honor, but the elders don't seem to be in any hurry to kick him off-planet. Then his cousin Jens ...             A Working of Stars (Mageworlds)5 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Tor Science Fiction, 2003 A Brilliant Working Mageworlds fans ought to rejoice when they see this on the shelves. Once again, Doyle and Macdonald have proven that you cannot predict what is going to happen--even if you think you know one of the events at the end of the timeline of this particular story. General observations: space adventure that is exciting and well written is rare, but these authors manage. The reader viscerally ...             Knight's Wyrd15 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. MacDonald Jane Yolen Books, 1992 It's a wonderful "Wyrd" Wizards, knights, ogres and mermaids -- a typical fantasy tale, right? Wrong! Debra Doyle and James MacDonald take a typical sword'n'sorcery tale (heavier on the swords) and spin it into a slam-bang adventure tale that will definitely cause thrills and chills for both kids and adults. In one of the dukedoms of Anglia, young William is about to be knighted, which is theoretically one of the best ...             Danger In The Palace (Circle Of Magic, Book 4)3 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald, ... Troll Communications, 2000 An outstanding book in an outstanding series This book was originally published ten years ago under the title The Prince's Players. It hasn't lost any of its freshness or originality since its first publication. It was great then, both as a stand-alone book and as part of the series. (The Circle of Magic books tell one story from beginning to end if you read them in order.) All of them can be read by themselves, though, without losing ...             Bruce Coville's Book of Spine Tinglers: Tales to Make You Shiver3 reviews Scholastic, 1996 An amazing compilation I recently dug this book out on a whim, after having not so much as looked at it for perhaps five years or more, and was genuinely surprised and delighted. The stories are a lot more mature than I would have expected for a book marketed to children. I say this not because they are in any way inappropriate, but because they deal with somewhat darker themes than most believe children can ...             Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict - Requiem For Boone7 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald Tor Books, 2001 A book worth reading This is one of the best books I have ever read.The human nature and spiritual exploring the novle expresses can deeply move the readers.And the background--a science fiction world--supplies such a wonderful,broad environment to set in the very story about humans and talons.The whole story is so complex and mysterious that it makes me take an interest in it.I am very glad to learn that ...             OtherWere: Stories of Transformation3 reviews Ace, 1996 One Interesting Spin on Lycanthropy After Another I must say that I picked this book up initially just because I was bored, but it delivered much more then I thought it would. From the lighthearted "Stag Party" to the highly intriguing and thought-provoking "The Way Things Should Be", this book had more twists on the were-mythology then any compliation I've seen. Brilliant. Simply Brilliant.             NOT OF WOMAN BORN: A Gift to be Simple; Island of the Ancestor; One Day at Central Convenience; Dead in the ... Constance (editor) (Kara Dalkey; Sage Walker; Susan Palwick; Patricia A. McKillip; William F. Wu; Nina Kiriki Hoffman ; Jack McDevitt; Janni Lee Simner; Robert Silverberg; Debra Doyle; James D. Macdonald; Michael Armstrong; Richard Parks) Ash Roc - Penguin Books, 1999 Tales of high-tech reproduction from the most inventive names in science fiction.             Faust (Classics Illustrated (Acclaim Books).)1 review Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Acclaim Books, 1998 Faust as an Comic I really enjoyed the Comic and I think that is quite amusing. But I think a lot of great parts are missing and it isn't even nearly as fabulous as the originals. But I think you may read it in addition.             Crusade of Fire: Mystical Tales of the Knights Templar2 reviews Deborah Turner Harris, Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, ... Aspect, 2002 An okay anthology I've been a fan of Katherine Kurtz's work for a long time now and look forward to each of her books as they come out. I enjoyed most of the stories in the first two Templar anthologies, but I'm afraid I can't say the same about this one. The stories were well written, but just didn't seem to catch my attention. Twenty-four hours after reading the book, I can't really remember any of the ...             Secret of the Tower (Circle of Magic, Book 2)3 reviews Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald, ... Troll Communications, 2000 A quest, a tournament, and a wizard or two. It's nice to see a medieval fantasy book where the characters think like medieval people. The only problem is a total lack of religion. 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