Grayrider Reviews

[Bruce Skye]

Ten reader reviews of my recently released fantasy novel Grayrider are now on Amazon. Several are listed below.

A reviewer named Aisling wrote the following:

Fans of sword-and-sorcery adventures and fantasy novels will enjoy this book. It is fast-paced with intricate story lines, and a depth familiar to students of Celtic lore and history.

Written in a style reminiscent of Tolkien's "The Two Towers," the reader is swept into the story from the first page. This is a tale with good and evil, but it also portrays the shades of gray between them.

What would you do if you had no army, but you had to face the ruthless black-armored warriors of Morrigan?

That's what our hero, Gabriel, faces in this powerful novel.

What would you do if you were the king's daughter, and realized that your own magic had innocently aided Morrigan in attacking your father's kingdom?

That's the challenge of Dierdre, who must overcome her own fears and inexperience, to undo the damage launched by her mentor, Morrigan.

If you like dark, complex tales with magic and sorcery aiding both good and evil, this book is a page-turner. Through most of the story, there are few glimmers of light. The hero and heroine are challenged at every turn. However, romance, chivalry and heroism shine clearly throughout this tale, and make it a satisfying read.

I look forward to additional novels in this series.

Dian Pitts said the following:

Bruce Skye has written a great first book in what promises to be an exciting fantasy series. If you like fantasy and/or King Arthur type legends, then Grayrider is for you! This story will keep you interested.

Prince Gabriel is the lone survivor of the royal family of Rivalin. The wicked sorceress Morrigan is responsible for the death of Gabriel's family and the loss of Rivalin. Seeking revenge, Gabriel travels far and wide fighting the Ansgarian forces with his mystical steed Windfire, and Deathsong, a battle sword as powerful and magical as the legendary Excalibur. Gabriel discovers Morrigan's Ansgarian army is marching on the neighboring kingdom of King Airell and leads Airell's forces to fight against Morrigan.

Skye has a talent for vivid descriptions that will make you feel like you are in the middle of the story. His great character development and strong story line make this a great read. I enjoyed it and look forward to more Deathsong Chronicles.

And finally, a reviewer named Michele wrote this:

This is an entertaining fantasy, with a magic sword, battles, an evil sorceress, a princess... yet is not a cliche. The book jumps right into the action, intermingling action with thoughts and memories. Gabriel, known as Grayrider, is a king without a kingdom, and works to conquer the armies of Morrigan. He is aided by Princess Deirdre, who was an apprentice to Morrigan but leaves her to save her father and his kingdom.

The battle happens between armies, and also between Grayrider and Morrigan's bespelled humans. To further complicate matters, Deidre falls in love with Grayrider, and he begins to see her in a different way as well, wondering if he could love her.

The back and forth between the battles and military strategy, and the personal realizations and changes, makes Grayrider and Deidre interesting characters. And I love Windfire the magic horse! I hope there are other books with this land and these characters, I would definitely read them.


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