"
Tor, May 2002, 25.95, 335 pp.
ISBN: 0312978877
Though Harold G'deon the ruling earth witch knew he was dying, he failed to name his successor. With his death and no earth witch to replace him, the Sainnites successfully invade and conquer his land Shaftal. The deceased Harold's rival Mabin leads a counter fight, but the best the conquered people can do is hit and run guerrilla warfare.
When the Sainnites head north and devastate the Ashawala, only Zanja na'Tarwein of elemental fire survives. Battered, imprisoned, and with little hope, Zanja escapes. She joins other magic practitioners in the resistance. There is Emil the Paladin, a scholar who sees truth; and Karis the giantess metalsmith, who can heal as she has done to Zanja, but only if she avoids the addicting “smoke”. However, the enemy has its magic users too, making the quest of the conquered seem even more likely to fail especially if they fail to work as a team.
FIRE LOGIC is an exciting fantasy tale that has an epic backdrop, but focuses more on the personalities and what happens to the key cast members. The story line engages the audience who care about certain cast members. Jealousy and rivalry to gain favor regardless of gender between the anti-Sainnite heroes threatens their opportunity to throw off the yoke of their oppressors. In her first novel in several years, Laurie J. Marks provides a strong character-driven tale that quickly captivate her audience.
Harriet Klausner
"
Harriet Klausner, Resident Laurie J. Marks Scholar
Click above for the new Obama Girl Parody video!
Overall Review
Our unique search engine breaks down books and movies into
dozens of literary elements, all of which are searchable.
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10% planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 60% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20% Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10%
Tone of book
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story
Yes
Plotlets:
- roaming fantasy world, battling hostile monsters
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
magical powers:
- clash between evenly matched magical power(s) (fantasy)
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- business executive
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an entire race
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Setting
Earth setting:
- during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue?
- significantly more dialog than descript
