The Haunted Wizard (A Wizard in Rhyme Book 6), by Christopher Stasheff
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The Haunted Wizard (A Wizard in Rhyme Book 6), by Christopher Stasheff
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CAN THE WIZARD OF RHYME SOLVE A ROYAL CRIME? There's little love lost between the kindly monarchs of Merovence and the scheming sovereigns of Bretanglia. But when the brutish Prince Gaheris - heir apparent to the Bretanglian throne - is murdered during a brawl in a Merovence tavern, any pretense of civility between the two kingdoms flies out the window faster than the mysterious brigand who committed the dastardly deed. While the outraged king and queen of Bretanglia declare their intention to lay siege to Merovence, royal wizard Matthew Mantrell suspects the slain prince was done in by one of his own "loyal" subjects. As both sides gird for battle, Matt sets out - with trusty dragon in tow - to catch the killer. But the road to royal justice is rocky indeed, and a powerful sorcerer, a sinister cult of false druids, and a mischievous spirit are just some of the obstacles Matt must conquer - by wit or wizardry - to save his enchanted land from unholy forces of darkness . . .
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- Published on: 2015-03-02
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From the Inside Flap CAN THE WIZARD OF RHYME SOLVE A ROYAL CRIME?There's little love lost between the kindly monarchs of Merovence and the scheming sovereigns of Bretanglia. But when the brutish Prince Gaheris--heir apparent to the Bretanglian throne--is murdered during a brawl in a Merovence tavern, any pretense of civility between the two kingdoms flies out the window faster than the mysterious brigand who committed the dastardly deed.While the outraged king and queen of Bretanglia declare their intention to lay siege to Merovence, royal wizard Matthew Mantrell suspects the slain prince was done in by one of his own "loyal" subjects.As both sides gird for battle, Matt sets out--with trusty dragon in tow--to catch the killer. But the road to royal justice is rocky indeed, and a powerful sorcerer, a sinister cult of false druids, and a mischievous spirit are just some of the obstacles Matt must conquer--by wit or wizardry--to save his enchanted land from unholy forces of darkness . . .
About the Author Christopher Stasheff spent his early childhood in Mount Vernon, New York, but spent the rest of his formative years in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has always had difficulty distinguishing fantasy from reality and has tried to compromise by teaching college. When teaching proved too real, he gave it up in favor of writing full-time. He tends to pre-script his life but doesn't understand why other people can't get their lines right.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Another solid novel in an interesting series. By Chris Summers This book is a continuation of an interesting series by Mr. Stasheff. I like "historical" fantasy, and this is a fun little romp through an alternative England and Ireland (Bretanglia and Erin). While not as detailed and intricate as some other "historical" fantasy authors (such as Guy Gavriel Kay), this is a well written and entertaining book, with a firm emphasis on adventure and action, with plenty of political manoeuvering and backstabbing, chivalry, magic, and good vs. evil to keep anyone satisfied.The plot in this book is somewhat predictable at times, such as the virtuous Prince who was "killed" but comes back from the dead to claim his throne from his evil brother, with the help of the good guys of course; and who killed the initial heir to the throne of Bretanglia became fairly obvious to me early on in the book. These gripes aside, I still enjoyed this book, and I recommend anyone who has enjoyed previous books from this series to read this one. However, this may not be the best book to read if you haven't read any of the other books in this series, as you may not understand all the background information that this book is refering to (in other words, read the first book, Her Majesty's Wizard, and all the sequels in order, before you read this one -- trust me, its worth it). The good thing about all the books in this series, including this one, is that each one has a distinct ending, and does not leave you hanging until the next one.All in all, this book is a good continuation to a fun and entertaining series, and I am eagerly awaiting the next one!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Have a merry jaunt thru olde Bretanglia! By DC In the Haunted Wizard,Stasheff spins an artful yarn that weaves several eras of English history[ in this universe anyway] into a merry old jaunt thru Bretanglia. For fans of the play and movie "The Lion in Winter", this book captures the wonderful scheming and backbiting of an ambitious royal family in medieval Europe. The use of Celtic and Druidic rituals and magic fits in wonderfully with the premise for this series. Matt Mantrell,The Lord Wizard,continues to keep one entertained in this book with his integrity, mastery of wizardry and his abilty to land on his feet. Other titles I would recommend would be Tad Williams' Dragonbone Chair;Stephen R. Donaldson's A Man rides Through;Margret Weis' The Lost King
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Dastardly Villains Don't Carry the Day By Paul Camp Christopher Stasheff's _The Haunted Wizard_ (2000) is the sixth entry in his _Wizard in Rhyme_ fantasy series. This time around, the novel features two particularly odious central villains-- a false druid and a mad pretender to the throne of Bretanglia-- who think nothing about sacrificing dozens of virgins and slaughtering hundreds of peasants and torturing various bystanders along the way. Moreover, they require their followers to break _all_ of the Ten Commandments! It is impossible not to boo and hiss such dastards and to hope that they get their Just Desserts sooner rather than later. But readers expecting a novel as light or breezy as some of the earlier novels in the series are bound to be disappointed. This novel is darker, more violent... but not more literate or sophisticated._Haunted_ is, I suppose, a competently told fantasy adventure. The rival kingdoms of Bretanglia and Merovance in the parallel magical universe are once again at odds with one another. Bretanglia (roughly the same as our Britain) is medievalistic, pagan, and ruled mostly by a set of villainous scoundrels. Merivance (roughly the same as our Gaul) is progressive, Christian, and ruled by mostly heroic leaders who use white magic. The crown prince of Bretanglia visits Merovance, promptly stirs up a tavern brawl, and gets himself murdered. The rulers of Bretanglia loudly blame Merovians for the crime. But Matthew Mantrell, royal wizard of Merovance and husband to Queen Alisande, suspects that the murder was actually a put-up job by the prince's own subjects.Much of the subsequent action involves Matt's adventures in Bretanglia with his dragon friend Stegoman to solve the mystery and Set Things Right. His life is greatly complicated by a creature called Buckeye, a bauchan who delights in spreading anarchy right and left, a cult of villanous pseudo-druids, and the rightful heir to the throne-- noble, chivalric, but not too bright. There are a satisfying lot of minor monsters, and a grand battle that creates the Enlish Channel.But _The Haunted Wizard_ is, it seems to me, a bit overloaded with Manichean darkness, a bit too obssessed with the Battle Between Good and Evil. This sort of theme can be well done in fantasy (witness the writings of Tolkien and Rowling). But in a novel where morality is black and white, where there is Heaven and Hell, with good guys versus bad guys, the result is just a little too simplistic. I miss the light touch of the earlier novels.
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