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Devlin's Justice (Sword of Change, Book 3)
Author: Patricia Bray

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Publisher: Spectra
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780553584776 - ISBN-10: 0553584774
Publication Date: 3/30/2004
Pages: 400

Book Description:
Devlin of Duncaer has done the impossible. Desperate for death in the wake of his family's slaughter, he agreed to become the Chosen One of the neighboring Kingdom of Jorsk--the kingdom which conquered and enslaved his own native land of Duncaer. The job involved magically binding himself to Jorsk and its needs by a powerfu Geas spell, and used to come with about a three months survival time--until Devlin. Miraculously surviving attack after attack, he comes to learn once again the value of life, honor and friendship.

But just when he is reconciled to his new life, he finds he must go off seeking the Chosen One's sword of legend--which he knows for a fact was lost in conquered Duncaer. So now Devlin--once exiled from his homeland and hoping never to go back--must again face the land of his birth and the people who once trusted him. Only now he comes to them wearing the garb of their conquerors.

But when Devlin returns from that mission, it is only to discover that things in Jorsk have been getting worse in his absence. The unknown enemy's magical attacks on the kingdom are getting worse, and the king's policy of non-involvement is throwing his kingdom into chaos. As more and more borders are threatened, the nobles can do nothing but squabble and debate. It seems that Devlin is the only one who can stem the tide. But can he discover the enemy's true identity and put a stop to his or her predations before the entire kindgom collapses, taking its Chosen One down with it??

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RUTH F. (ruthy) wrote on 4/12/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoyed this book. It is a good example of a third book of a trilogy that really works. The first 2 books obviously lead up to the third, but in this case it is a culmination of the details and the character development that goes before adding to the finale. Generally, the reader gets to see how in the first book the main character is a despondent guilt-ridden foreigner interested only in seeking his death and relief of the burdens of guilt for sins he thinks he's guilty of in exchange for the monetary reward for those he wronged. In the second book, the main character grows and slowly realizes that his life has been "directed" from the beginning by uncaring gods (he thinks). In the third, he realizes that no matter the oaths he took (or why he took them) and the geas that was put upon him as a result, his honor and his integrity demand that he follow through with his resolve and dedication to the people he swore to protect even though they might not all be his native countrymen. I really liked the build up because I could see the development and the realization along with the main character. In the first book, I thought it was just an easy escapist fantasy read...but as it progressed the story really became enjoyable from a critical angle. Some might not agree with my analysis, but I have to say that many other series writers could learn a thing or two from Ms. Bray in terms of story development and character building. The world the story takes place in and the "swords and sorcery" are not very complicated. But that really doesn't matter to the story. I cheered for the main character and was surprised along with him along the way. Loved it.

Dan P. wrote on 9/30/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Final book of this trilogy


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