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Book Review of Prince Ombra

Prince Ombra
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If you once believed the world could be saved, this is a novel for you--because now you will believe it again...

Prince Ombra is the lord of every mortal nightmare. He has appeared in the world a thousand times, and rememberers have given him a thousand names--Goliath, the murderous Philistine; Mordred, enemy of Camelot.

The heroes of legend have offered their lives in confrontation with the evil one. Among them have been David and Arthur, king of the Celts. They have had a thousand names.

The thousand and first hero was born on the north-eastern coast of America in the fourth decade of the nuclear age.

In his ninth autumn, his life suddenly darkened.

Now! his heart cried. It is beginning--Now!