Songsmith # with A. C. Crispin

✍ Scribed by Norton, Andre; Crispin, A C

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Year: 1992
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 480 KB
• Series: Witch World High Hallack Cycle 10
• Category: Fiction

✦ Synopsis

From Publishers Weekly

The further history of the Witchworld--set almost two generations after the Kolder War--is brought vividly to life by Nebula Grand Master Norton and Crispin (the Starbridge series) in their second collaboration, after Gryphon's Eyrie . Young songsmith Eydryth of Kar Garudwyn ranges far from her home of Arvon, beyond the Dales, seeking help for her brain-damaged father. but she is rebuffed by the witches of Estcarp for daring to seek aid for a man. Alon, a young horseman mounted on a much-feared Keplian steed, becomes Eydryth's ally, leading her to Escore and its healing lady. When angry witches pursue the pair,, Alon reveals himself an Adept who has forsworn his psychic Power because it caused his dearest friend's death. Still to come is much greater danger, as a maddened and newly powerful witch seeks to destroy any man using the Power that the witches barred to the masculine sex. The authors have carefully refurbished Witchworld, rebuilding its glories (and its terrors) and setting the stage for adventures to come.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

YA-- Norton and Crispin's new novel of the Witch World stands alone. ``There are times,'' says the prologue, when the music and the tale are worth it all,'' and this is definitely such a time. This well-told quest, complete with spells, magic, love interest, a strong female protagonist, and even a loved mother/wife to be rescued from a deep sleepwithin the stone that is not-stone,'' may expand the audience for fantasy. Newcomers to the genre will welcome the fast-paced, single-threaded plot. Leisure readers are sure to keep this in constant circulation, and it can be used for the study of fantasy.
- Barbara Hawkins, Oakton High Sch., Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.