SHADOWMANCER, by G. P. TAYLOR —Putnam (2004) —1st Am. edition, first printing

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SHADOWMANCER, by G. P. TAYLOR —Putnam (2004) —1st Am. edition, first printing:
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SHADOWMANCER

by G. P. TAYLOR

Putnam (2004)

1st Am. printing

Condition: very good or better; minor shelfwear. No markings.

About the book:

A fantasy set in the Middle Ages, Shadowmancer tells the story of Thomas and Kate, who join forces with a new friend from a faraway land, Raphah, to fight the evil vicar Obadiah Demurral. Demurral stole the Keruvim, a powerful, ancient golden relic that would allow him to control the world, including God and the forces of good. Raphah came from Africa by ship to England to recover the Keruvim. With many close calls and twists of plot, Thomas, Kate, and Raphah meet both friends and enemies on their quest to stop Demurral. The action is set in a religious world which includes the god Riathamus, the devil Pyratheon, and their corresponding spirit servants.

This compelling story is rife with Christian symbolism, which is both a strength and a weakness. The dialogue and descriptions include many phrases from the Bible, and the plot includes the following specific biblical parallels: Thomas dreams of a king worshipped by seraphim who asks Thomas to serve him; Raphah casts out a devil in the name of Riathamus; and Riathamus, disguised as a shepherd, offers fish and bread to the two friends. Readers from a Christian tradition might enjoy the parallels or find the occult aspects of the story offensive, although others might find the obvious religiosity of the story officious. Readers of all religious persuasions will be drawn in by the fast-paced adventure, the interesting characters, and the unusual approach to the battle between good and evil.

Commentaries on line:

You wont have trouble starting this book but you may have trouble putting it down!

This was another very atmospheric and super read from G.P. Taylor for me - and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

I loved the book, and couldn\'t put it down, even while cooking dinner.

It is nice to read and be taken into a world that can so easily become true, for some this novel is based on a true dark side that is seldom written about. The Characters encourage the reader to become involved and to think of your own belief\'s and the doubts one may have, however, you soon start to become engaged in the fight for the good side of our thoughts to win over this ancient and overpowering evil that is very prevalent in today\'s modern society.

Craving power and wealth, vicar Obadiah Demurral enlists the powers of darkness and uses his powers as a shadowmancer, a sorcerer who commands the souls of the dead, to become all-powerful, and Raphah, a young wizard who has come to reclaim a priceless stolen artifact, is the only one with the hope of defeating Demurral and his demonic forces.

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