Review: The Swordsman by Mel Keegan

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THE SWORDSMAN by Mel Keegan

BOOK BLURB:
Sebastian, heir to the throne of Rhondia, is beset with threats from the savage world outside, but also from vicious plots in his own keep. Haunted by his past, his future looks to be fraught with even more danger.

When his life is almost lost, he contracts a personal guard, the mysterious Jack, which brings his own history into an already tumultuous atmosphere. Will their friendship be enough to save Sebastian and Rhondia, or will it mean the downfall of both of their lives?

BOOK REVIEW:
Mel Keegan is an author of extraordinary imagination! Weaving a rich mythology through every fiber of the story, Mel creates landscapes so vivid and atmospheres that are literally palpable.

This book is a wonderful read! One is able to associate with all the protagonists, and even some of the antagonists in this rich, colorful tale of love, adventure, danger and sorrow.

I really liked the development of the characters, and their personalities are perfectly described! The addition of the interesting Marguerite is wonderful, and it adds an extra dimension of interaction which only serves to expand an already complex and intricate milieu.

This book is easy to read, and the scenes and chapters flow into each other seamlessly. This book is wonderfully captivating: a MUST read for all fans of fantasy!