Space Wolf: The First Omnibus (Warhammer 40,000 Novels)

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Disappointing

A must have for fans of WH40K. An excellent Sci-Fi adventure series.

Damn Good Book

Space Wolves Rule:)

Best of the Best of the Black Library
Space Wolf: The First Omnibus (Warhammer 40,000 Novels)
William King
Manufacturer: Games Workshop
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These three classic SF stories follow the adventures of Ragnar the Space Wolf, from his recruitment by the Space Marines on the savage world of Fenris to his aventures amongst the stars. Whether Ragnar and his friends are fighting orks, mutants, or the foul forces of Chaos, adventure is never far behind!

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Disappointing.......2007-06-17

The Space Wolf Omnibus is just short of 800 pages of poorly executed sci-fi action set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The author's style (or lack thereof) is rudimentary, particularly evident and offsetting in the first novel, which at times is so clumsily and laughably written that reading it becomes an unpleasant effort. Every action of the main characters is preceded by arrays of superlatives, as King struggles to competently convey the sense of scale and "authentically" depict Space Marines. There is very little character development, aside from the predictable pattern of the protagonist progressing from a naive youngling to a weathered veteran of a thousand battles.

It's not all bad, though. King somehow manages to create likable characters the reader may eventually grow to care about. The dialog is often amusing, and the omnibus does get progressively better toward the end. Two and a half stars for this mess - one for the setting and one and a half for the effort. I did try to like it. Recommended to w40k geeks like myself and no one else.

A must have for fans of WH40K. An excellent Sci-Fi adventure series........2007-06-13

William King's Space Wolf novels have helped shape the world of WH40K. This omnibus collection contains the first three (of five) and would serve as an excellent place for WH40K first-timers to get an introduction to the world and setting. Through reading of the ascension of Ragnar Blackmane and by witnessing his trials and battles throughout the Imperium, much can be learned about space marines and the WH40K universe.

The first book of this omnibus edition, Space Wolf (Warhammer 40,000: Space Wolf), chronicles the rise of Ragnar. From a young member of a small islander tribe of Fenris to the glory of an ultimate warrior of the Imperium, this is a tale of growing and learning. Because Ragnar is devoid of any knowledge about the universe and proceeds to learn and observe, this book serves as an excellent introductory book to the WH40K world. Principally, this first book serves as an introduction to Ragnar and the Space Wolves, and nothing much more. Almost like a primer for the next books in the series.

The second book, Ragnar's Claw (Space Wolves), tells of Ragnar's first adventure off-world of Fenris. He and his claw are sent to assist an inquisitor on a mission to collect an ancient artifact and save a hive city from a deadly plague. Their mission takes them through vast distances to fight orks, genestealers, and daemons in a multitude of different environments. The character of Ragnar is further developed, with him being critically wounded only to be revived with a new fear of mortality. There is an undercurrent of uneasiness throughout the book that is only explained in the last couple of chapters as the heroes discover the true puppeteer of their mission.

The third book of the trilogy, Grey Hunter (Space Wolves), is my personal favorite. It has a much more epic feel with a heavy involvement by many Imperial forces, including a battalion of Titans. The planet of Garm, an industrial world that has special ties to the Space Wolves and houses a Shrine to Russ, has entered a civil war in which the forces of Chaos seem on the verge or bringing about the resurrection of the Thousand Sons Chaos Marines. Nearly the whole Space Wolf chapter is mobilized for an immense invasion of the shrine world -where they find great adversity. The action and suspense of this final novel is the most intense of the three and caps off this omnibus edition in grand fashion.

The fighting scenes and descriptions of the Space Wolf Space Marines are excellent, and as Ragnar discovers the vastness of the Imperium the reader develops a better understanding too. Perhaps the best aspect of this book is the sheer epic feel. The multitude of enemies Ragnar encounters and the vast spaces he travels make this stand out as an excellent resource for those wishing to learn more about the WH40K world. The only complaints I have with these stories arise from the writing of King. He tends to over-use descriptive words and phrases, creating a very repetitive feel to some of the scenes. Overall, a must have for any WH40K fan and highly recommended for any fan of Sci-Fi.

Damn Good Book.......2007-06-06

This is the best book I have ever read if you like Warhammer 40K than this is a must have. But even if you have never played or read a Warhammer book before this is probably the best one to start out with. It tells you how space marines become space marines and how the universe is viewed through the eyes of humans in the 41st millennium. Also you do not need to know alot about the Warhammer history to understand this book. This book is a great read and I recommend it to everyone.

Space Wolves Rule:).......2007-04-18

All i can say is read the omni-bus,the books are very good,i like the authors way of still keeping the space marines human,and not just some godlike human tanks,im looking forward to more books.

Best of the Best of the Black Library.......2007-03-13

To sum up the Space Wolf Omnibus - mind-blowing. To give some perspective, I am an avid Warhammer 40k reader and thus far have purchased and read every Gaunt's Ghost novel, the Eisenhorn and Ravenor trilogies (minus the as-yet-unreleased third Ravenor novel). I have also read the Soul Drinkers Trilogy and numerous other books from the 40k Universe.

With all that said, I initially bought the Space Wolf Omni just to add to my collection. I WAS BLOWN AWAY at the fantastic depth of story that William King has crafted surrounding the history of Ragnar Blackmane. As a lifelong Fantasy/Sci-Fi reader and RPG veteran, this book was 'crack' to my addiction!! Page-turning through all three novels, Bill King delivers a compelling story with an easy sense of humor.

Dan Abnett shows us one aspect of life in the 40K Universe in the two Inquisitor trilogies. Abnett shows us another aspect in the Gaunt's Ghost series. Bill King adds to these works as only a Master can. As an American reader I often have to filter out the inherently British euphemisms, cultural flavors, etc. that Dan Abnett delivers in every novel. William King, despite being a Scot, delivers (IMHO) a nearly ethnically neutral series of books and that (to me) allows me to suspend disbelief just that little bit more.

Fans of 40K should consider the Space Wolf Omnibus as a MUST HAVE. I would actually recommend to ANY new 40K reader that they start with the Space Wolf series as Bill King delivers a 'from the ground-up' experience that both educates new readers and provides compelling stroy for us 40K veterans!!

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A Mouse Called Wolf
A Mouse Called Wolf
A CHARMING MUSICAL MOUSE
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A charming children's story about music and aging

A Mouse Called Wolf
Dick King-Smith
Manufacturer: Yearling
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ASIN: 0375800662
Release Date: 1999-03-16

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse ("Wolf," for short) has a big name for such a little mouse. But the name fits. His favorite pastime is listening to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play the piano. If only he could sing along to the music! One day, Wolf decides to try -- and to his surprise, out of his mouth comes a perfect melody.

It's not long before Wolf is singing everything from "Three Blind Mice" to Chopin to the Beatles, all to Mrs. Honeybee's accompaniment. Then an accident leaves Mrs. Honeybee in danger, and it's up to Wolf to save her... the only way he knows how.

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A Mouse Called Wolf.......2005-11-10

I thought this book was a funny story.It was funny because a mouse learns to sing and the mouse is friends with a human. I thought the story waas interesting at times because when a human sees a mouse they scream but not Mrs. Honeybee she is nice to the mouse and gives them chocolate. I think you will enjoy this book because it was very interesting. I really enjoyed this book so you should to.

A Mouse Called Wolf.......2005-11-10

I thought this book was a good book because there is always going on. Like when Wolf was singing. I also thought some of the parts were funny. I thought it was funny becausethe only way Mrs.Honeybee could get Wolf to sing was if she gave him a piece of chocolate, and who would have thought, a singing mouse. This book is also weird because that there is a singing mouse and that is funny and very very wierd. It is als weird that Mrs. Honeybee wants to spend all of her extra time with Wolf and Mary (Wolfs mother).

A CHARMING MUSICAL MOUSE.......2004-03-05

A Mouse Called Wolf comes from the inventive mind of Dick King-Smith who gave us Babe: The Gallant Pig.

After watching his friends race across piano keys, wee Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse throws back his head and sings. Eventually he uses his voice to rescue the lady of the house. Wolf's antics are ably illustrated by Jon Goodell.

Warm hearts.......2002-10-04

Dick King-Smith writes another fabulous book. This wonderful story of friendship and heroes is an inspiration to people of all ages. It speaks about friendship, family and aspiring to do your best. As always the characters come to life and become the readers new best friend.

A charming children's story about music and aging.......2001-10-17

I read "A Mouse Called Wolf" after several students in the elementary school where I am the librarian urged me to read it. They told me I'd love it and they were right!

This is a charming story about a mouse who discovers he can sing, in the process saving his sibling mice from the cat in the house and becoming the companion of elderly Mrs. Honeybee who teaches Wolf new songs on her piano.

It's a simple and appealing story line, but I applaud Dick King-Smith for tackling two subjects not usually found in children's literature. On the one hand he skillfully interweaves musical terms and concepts, and on the other hand he paints a sympathetic portrait of the life of an elderly widow living alone.

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Alice Borchardt writes at least as well as her sister does--and her sister is Anne Rice. The Wolf King is the third in her series of alternate history novels with shape-shifting protagonists, following The Silver Wolf and Night of the Wolf. Reading the first two adds to the reader's understanding of the characters, though it's not required.

Borchardt mixes fantasy, horror, romance, suspense, action-adventure, political intrigue, and realistic evocation of Italy in the late eighth century. She uses lyrical descriptive passages to set scenes and immerse the reader in her characters' experiences. When a runaway Saxon slave rescues Regeane, the silver wolf, from a deadly blizzard, "the wind was howling around him and the world was sinking into a cold, gray blueness as the sun set somewhere beyond the clouds." He wraps her in his flea-harboring bearskin, reflecting that "this girl didn't have nearly the healthy temperature he did; maybe the little bastards would die. At any rate, the extermination of his vermin companions was the only benefit he was likely to derive from this particular adventure." He's wrong about that.

Regeane is Maeniel's mate (he's the long-lived werewolf leader of the pack, whose earlier life was featured in Night of the Wolf). Once thawed, Regeane confronts a demented abbot and a gang of (literal) cutthroats to save him. The werewolves and the Saxon head for Geneva to pledge allegiance to Charlemagne, who's about to cross the Alps to challenge King Desederius of the Lombards for control of northern and central Italy.

Soon Maeniel is in Desederius's territory and in danger. Regeane follows, despite his prohibition. They're fated to reencounter Regeane's sniveling cousin Hugo, who seeks revenge. He has become host to a powerful bear spirit who wants the wolves for his own purposes. The new Hugo has a lot in common with the Steve Martin/Lily Tomlin character in All of Me; he provides comic leavening to the sometimes grim action. Other returning characters include Pope Hadrian's tough, practical, but vulnerable mistress Lucilla; her protégé, the singer Dulcinia; and the ageless werewolf earth-mother Matrona.

The Wolf King's almost-too-rich plot lines, characters, and mixed Teutonic, Roman, and Christian mythic elements may overwhelm those new to Borchardt's alternate Dark Ages. The story also ends abruptly--leaving plenty of room for sequels. --Nona Vero

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In The Silver Wolf, Alice Borchardt brought the brutality and decadent splendor of Dark Ages Rome brilliantly to life in the remarkable tale of Regeane, a beautiful young shapeshifter fighting to live and love as both woman and wolf. Night of the Wolf looked back even further in time, to the days of Julius Caesar, when a woman's beauty bewitched a wolf--and awakened the man who had been slumbering for millennia in the beast's savage heart... a man named Maeniel, who would become Regeane's soul mate. Now Borchardt takes the saga of these two extraordinary lovers to dazzling new heights of the imagination. The result is a novel of which the pages ring with magic, romance, and adventure--an irresistible call to everything wild within us.

The armies of Charlemagne are poised in Geneva, ready to add Italy to their lord's growing list of conquests. On the other side of the Alps, the mercenary forces of the corrupt King Desiderus watch the mountain passes like cats crouched impatiently before the holes of mice. Lying between the two camps is a wild and forbidding land where shapeshifters live unmolested, protected by their leader, Maeniel, and his bride, Regeane. But now the wars of men threaten to undo the careful work of centuries. The human part of Maeniel owes fealty to Charlemagne. But the wolf acknowledges no master.

Still, it is as both wolf and man that Maeniel embarks on a hazardous mission for Charlemagne. Captured, Maeniel is condemned to death twice over, as a spy and as a demon changeling. Now, with the help of a Saxon warrior whose love poses dangers of its own, Regeane will brave the icy crags and crevices of the Alps to rescue her husband, only to find that he is the bait in a trap set for her by a villainous man from her darkest past--a man who will stop at nothing to gain the vengeance of which he dreams.

But there is another enemy at work. Behind the tangle of ambitions and animosities driving kings and commoners alike, an ancient evil thirsts for a revenge of its own: a revenge that demands the blood of Maeniel and Regeane... and of all humanity.

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Now Borchardt takes the saga of these two extraordinary lovers to dazzling new heights of the imagination. The result is a novel of which the pages ring with magic, romance, and adventure -- an irresistible call to everything wild within us.

The armies of Charlemagne are poised in Geneva, ready to add Italy to their lord's growing list of conquests. On the other side of the Alps, the mercenary forces of the corrupt King Desiderus watch the mountain passes like cats crouched impatiently before the holes of mice. Lying between the two camps is a wild and forbidding land where shapeshifters live unmolested, protected by their leader, Maeniel, and his bride, Regeane. But now the wars of men threaten to undo the careful work of centuries. The human part of Maeniel owes fealty to Charlemagne. But the wolf acknowledges no master.

Still, it is as both wolf and man that Maeniel embarks on a hazardous mission for Charlemagne. Captured, Maeniel is condemned to death twice over, as a spy and as a demon changeling. Now, with the help of a Saxon warrior whose love poses dangers of its own, Regeane will brave the icy crags and crevices of the Alps to rescue her husband, only to find that he is the bait in a trap set for her by a villainous man from her darkest past -- a man who will stop at nothing to gain the vengeance of which he dreams.

But there is another enemy at work. Behind the tangle of ambitions and animosities driving kings and commoners alike, an ancient evil thirsts for a revenge of its own: a revenge that demands the blood of Maeniel and Regeane... and of all humanity.

"Action-and intrigue-filled... Borchardt's strength... is her deeply researched setting, which brings alive the barbaric era after the fall of the Roman Empire."
   PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"A beguiling and dark romantic fantasy... A powerful tale... Sensuous, provocative storytelling."
   BOOK PAGE

"Fans of werewolf fiction and historic fantasy should enjoy this tale of ancient history and even more ancient magic."
   LIBRARY JOURNAL

Customer Reviews:

The Third Book in the Legends of the Wolves Series.......2007-09-03

Alice Borchardt shared a childhood of storytelling with her sister, the best selling novelist Anne Rice, in New Orleans. A professional nurse, she has also nurtured a profound interest in little-known periods of history. She published her debut novel, 'Devoted', in 1995.

This is the third book in the trilogy of the legends of the Wolves. They have all been extremely well detailed with really good storylines, something you do not always get with fantasy fiction. I found all three books well worth reading and I am sorry that this is the last book.

Regeane has been forced to leave her life Maeniel in his stronghold high in the mountains. She is drawn back to the land of her father. Her Saxon roots telling her to defend their lands, their way of life and their very soulds from Charlemagne. Regeane feels in her heart that she has no choice but to try to put a stop to the persecution of her shape shifter kin for ever . . .

A decadent feast of a tale.......2005-08-31

It is the 8th century and Europe has plunged into the brutality of the Dark Ages. Maeniel and Regeane, the shapeshifting lovers first introduced in THE SILVER WOLF and NIGHT OF THE WOLF, have returned for another adventure. This time around the story begins with a bang when an escaped Saxon slave rescues Regeane during a blizzard and seeks shelter from a monastery. What they find is an abbot possessed by a demon spirit called the Bear and zombies all over the place. With Maeniel's timely rescue, they manage to destroy the monastery, but the Bear's spirit follows them determined to find a better "host."

Maeniel and Regeane soon find themselves embroiled in political intrigue when they make a pilgrimage to Charlemagne. Maeniel is given the mission to spy on Desiderus of Lombardy in preparation for invasion. Meanwhile, Regeane's greedy cousin Hugo meets up with the Bear spirit and sells his soul. Together, the man and demon ingratiate themselves into Desiderus's inner circle by telling the Lombard king of Maeniel's special powers. When Maeniel's life is put in jeopardy, it's Regeane and the rest of the pack to the rescue.

With a rich cast of characters, both historical and literary, Ms. Borchardt has written a decadent feast of a tale. Blending sometimes humorous dialogue with excellent historical details, Alice Borchardt proves that she is not only a master at research but also one who can appeal to many genres. My only problem with THE WOLF KING was the seeming abruptness of the story's end. However, I'll take that a sign that this series will forge ahead. Long live the pack!

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Long live the King!!.......2005-07-21

Excellent continuation to the Silver Wolf. We get to see a deeper view of the life that Reagene has found and formed with her new husband. Also included is a good look into the changing Roman world and the politics behind it. A good adult fictional read, just enough real information to hold interest with just enough supernatural to keep it exciting.

This Wolf Rules..........2005-01-25

Maeniel has brought his mate Regeane and his pack into dealings with humans. They are the alphas of the pack. The setting is at the end of the glory of Rome and chaos abounds. Maeniel is a powerful and very wealthy lord now and his fortress is in a very important location. His cooperation with Rome is needed. There is more focus and background on the secondary characters than in the other two wolf pack novels, but they never shadow Regeane and Maeniel. Too bad this is the last novel about them and their pack to date.

Very intriguing, descriptive read.......2004-04-11

I first read The Silver Wolf a while ago, and while the writing was expressive and wonderfully executed, the storyline was alright. I think Maeniel wasn't in enough of the scenes.

I picked up The Wolf King, third in the series, and finally decided to read it last week. Alice Borchardt's writing is, in my opinion, the type of writing you'd always be interested in because it's descriptive but far from boring. Although there are some mature, questionable scenes, her portrayal of the historical setting and characteristics of the time period is very accurate (almost to a fault because it gets quite graphic). That is why I enjoyed read The Wolf King so much, more than I thought I would.

While The Silver Wolf is good, The Wolf King is slightly better. I like how the story focused on other key characters as well (Hugo, Chiara, Hugo's guest, Lucilla, the Saxon) and interwove their stories to the main plotline. On the negative side, I really didin't like the ending...it just felt abrupt and a little vague. Overall though, the story was great with elements of fantasy and the supernatural. For any readers who liked The Silver Wolf, The Wolf King will not be a disappointment.

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Buy Sendak's book instead.

Feminist Fairytale

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Delicate Defiance: The Red Wolf

Lush and different
The Red Wolf
Margaret Shannon
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Locked in a tall, stony tower by her overprotective father, little princess Roselupin longs to venture into the "wild and dangerous" world. So when she receives a mysterious golden box full of yarn for her seventh birthday, Roselupin takes matters--and knitting needles--into her own hands. She knits herself a magical red wolf suit, and, suddenly grown gigantic, bursts out of her tower into the wild world. Free at last, our newly furry heroine dances "her wolfy dance" and howls "her wolfy howl." It's only when she heads deep into the forest that her adventure begins to unravel.

Margaret Shannon's tale has a deliciously Where the Wild Things Are flavor, with its own fresh twist. The image of a giddy, gigantic, cherry-red wolf frolicking over the trees near the kingdom is utterly unforgettable, as are the beautiful spreads showing Roselupin shrinking into the darkening forest, followed by a red thread. An understated surprise ending will either bemuse or gratify readers, who will cheer at the princess's hard-earned freedom, regardless. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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Roselupin has had quite enough of being locked away in her tower room. Her father the king thinks he needs to protect her from the wild and dangerous world outside, but Roselupin knows better. So when she receives a mysterious gift on her seventh birthday, Roselupin uses it as her ticket out of the tower and into the woods, where she howls and dances all day longand surprises the kingdom folk right out of their socks. Twice.

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Buy Sendak's book instead........2007-06-07

I was disappointed with this book. I did not like that her father kept her locked away, how he mocked her when she recieved her "gift," and how she turned her father into a mouse. There are so many bad influences on children today, I don't need a book telling them that they don't need to listen to their parents. I am my childrens biggest advocate. Buy "Where the Wild Things Are." Altough the boy gets mad at his mother and runs away (in his mind) he comes home because he loves his mom and knows she loves him even when he has been bad. The illustrations in "The Red Wolf" are wonderful, but not good enough to make it worth the clearnce price I bought it for.

Feminist Fairytale.......2007-05-06

I first heard this story read on NPR and I loved it. The illustrations are big and beautiful. This story is about Rose Lupin whose father "TRIES" to keep her in a tower. I love this book because the princess frees herself! A copy of The Red Wolf goes to every new baby girl I know!

My What Big Eyes You Have .......2007-03-25

I have a 3 year old son, he likes the book, but his 5 year old cousin Lindsay LOVES this book. I tend to really get into it when I'm reading to the kids. You know a different voice for each character, whispering when something scary is about to happen etc... I swear, I had never seen her eyes grow so wide as I did with this book. Oh wait, I have seen them almost pop out when I've chased her acting like a hungry bear :-)

Delicate Defiance: The Red Wolf.......2007-03-11

Brimming with mystique and echoes of Sendak, this fresh fairy tale subtly, yet powerfully, casts light on the costs of safety and the value of freedom. Our whole family is entranced by this fabulous book.

Lush and different.......2003-07-31

I bought this book because I heard them review it on NPR. It was not a disappointment. The drawings do have a Sendak feel to them, but they are freer and looser than the tight ink drawings in Where the Wild Things Are. The story has a different twist to it. One thing I love about it is that instead of the princess being focused on getting a man, this princess yearns for freedom and a chance to play. That's a nice change of pace from all the Cinderellas and Sleeping Beautys and I think teaches a better lesson. This is my second copy, because my niece discovered this one day while playing here and fell in love with it immediately.

Grey Hunter (Space Wolf Series / Warhammer 40,000)

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Image craft
William King needs to learn how to end a book
More insite into the Space Wolves
More insite into the Space Wolves

Grey Hunter (Space Wolf Series / Warhammer 40,000)
William King
Manufacturer: Games Workshop
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Image craft.......2002-07-16

The pictures this book paints are dynamic and form the feel of watching a film. This leads to an easy reading book that flows off the pages.

Complaints about the ending are misfounded, subtle elements introduced when Ragnar gets acustomed with the Wolf Lords, come back into play when he himself is described as one.

An exsellent novel for light and fun reading. Warhammer 40k Players will appreciate it only more.

William King needs to learn how to end a book.......2002-05-15

The book itself was ok - I really liked the interaction between Ragnar and Sven, but damn, the ending just came up and hit you. It was like someone told him to stop the book at page 288 and when he hit it, he just ended the book.

The whole premise to the story is "how did Ragnar become a wolflord without first becoming a Grey Hunter." Did he tell you this? No. There was a fairly lame plot device (like you'd see in a RPG) to get some action in, but there was little to none plot resolution at the end.

I was really hoping King would improve on his endings from his Gotrek and Felix stories, but in fact, he's getting worse. If you liked the first two books, you'll probably like this one, but I cannot highly recommend it.

More insite into the Space Wolves.......2002-03-19

I think that this was an excellent book. You learn a lot about how the Wolves are run, from the low ranking Blood Claws, to Logan Grimnar, the Great Wolf himself. I would have prefered more action though. There is a lot of developement in Ragnar's character though, and it makes me wonder how high he will climb in the Space Wolves.

More insite into the Space Wolves.......2002-03-19

Stories to Stir the Imagination, Album #3: 1-Pandora's Box, 2-The Fisherman And His Wife, 3-The Boy Who Cried Wolf, 4-The Nutcracker And The Mouse King (Stories to Stir the Imagination Album, 3)

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Stories to Stir the Imagination, Album #3
very nice but a bit much for toddlers
Great fun

Stories to Stir the Imagination, Album #3: 1-Pandora's Box, 2-The Fisherman And His Wife, 3-The Boy Who Cried Wolf, 4-The Nutcracker And The Mouse King (Stories to Stir the Imagination Album, 3)

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STORIES TO STIR THE IMAGINATION, Volume 3:

1- PANDORAS BOX ~ Long, long ago, there lived a girl named Pandora. One day a beautiful mysterious box was left in her cottage. She was warned not to open it, but she did anyway and all of a sudden a swarm of frightfully ugly creatures flew out in all directions, bringing with them, pain and suffering. Then at last, a bright glistening fairy flew out to bring new hope to the world.

2- THE FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE ~ A poor fisherman once caught a magic flounder who told him that he could bring anything the fisherman wanted. Instantly the fisherman wished for a cozy cottage to replace his tumbledown shack ... and the wish was granted. But his wife kept wishing for a mansion, then a palace. But when she wished to be God, the flounder was killed by a giant wave, which brought them back to the tumbledown shack. 3- THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF ~ A young shepherd wanted excitement, so he ran through his town shouting- A wolf is attacking my sheep. Instantly, people rushed out to capture the wolf, but there was no wolf. However, the next day when a wolf did attack his sheep, no one came to help.

4- THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING ~ The classic Christmas story of the fantastic dream of a little girl named Marie. In it she she saw an army of mice, led by the evil Mouse King, attack her precious Nutcracker, her favorite Christmas toy. Desperately, Marie took off her slipper and threw it at the Mouse King, which killed him on the spot. Instantly the Nutcracker stood up, but now he was a handsome prince who danced through night with Marie to beautiful music.

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Stories to Stir the Imagination, Album #3.......2007-07-17

Stories to Stir the Imagination: Volume 3 is a one hour audio book containing four stories: Pandora's Box, The Fisherman and His Wife, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and The Nutcracker and The Mouse King. As with all of the audio books by this publisher, this volume is a Parents' Choice Recommended product.

Stories to Stir the Imagination: Volume 3 contains stories for all ages. The first three stories in this CD (Pandora's Box, The Fisherman and His Wife, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf) are quite short containing good lessons about being honest and being content with what you are given. The third story is much longer, taking up about half of the CD. This story is quite adventurous meant to encourage creative imagination. Older children will likely find this story extremely appealing.

very nice but a bit much for toddlers.......2006-04-27

my daughter loves the nutcracker and other classic stories and i thought id get her some to listen to in the car. the nutcracker story on this particular cd is one i have never heard before; not the one she was hoping for; it had to do with a character named "pearly pate". the reading of the stories goes a bit fast, as in, the speakers speed of speaking, in my opinion. i think these are good for kindergarten and up but a bit off for toddlers; even if they are into stories such as these.

Great fun.......2000-08-20

My son loves these stories. He has his own tape player and he plays these over and over. I know them all by heart now.

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'Wolf...' interesting but falls short
A terrible disappointment.
A detailed account of Arthur's first year as king.
Fantastic, not-to-be-missed!
Deeply Innovative and Imaginative *****

The Wolf and the Crown
A. A. Attanasio
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ASIN: 0061057762

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A.A. Attanasio presents a flamboyant recounting of the myths of Camelot in The Wolf and the Crown, which continues the story of The Dragon and the Unicorn and The Eagle and the Sword. This particular Camelot features a demonic Merlin, Hollow Hills full of tiny faeries "in nightgowns of fog and sticky halos," and a callow High King whose devout prayers to Mary close each of his viewpoint chapters. Attanasio loves the surface flash of words, and The Wolf and the Crown is as dazzling as a jeweled necklace, with occasional flaws, such as references to Brownian motion or "Bunsen blue," that intrude into the concoction of fantasy, mythology, and Arthurian lore. The myths of Camelot, dear to fantasy readers, provide Attanasio with the perfect setting for his intricate lapidary. --Blaise Selby

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The Warrior King

Arthor, Eagle of Thor, has triumphed through war. Now Britain--and destiny--are his to claim. Already rolling on the roads from Tintagel to Camelot is the great wheel that will become the Round Table.

But the perilous order promised by Arthor's victory is threatened by forces beyond human ken. For Merlin has descended into Hell, to fend with the Fire Lords who give the Universe its shimmering form. And for the young king himself, there is a sacred Graal, and an Earthly love, to seek...

A. A. Attanasio's epic retelling of humankind's most beloved legend weaves into one magnificent tapestry the hallowed warp of Arthurian lore, the shaggy woof of Druidic myth, and the shimmering strands of quantum science.

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'Wolf...' interesting but falls short.......1999-08-26

Attansio's interpretation of teh Arthurian legend is fascinating and well-written, but it took this reader nearly 100 pages to become acclimated to the author's bizarre shortened chapters. Attanasio abbeviates his scenes so that they last no longer than 1 1/2 pages at the most.

Interestingly, it doesn't appear that his work suffers because of it...yet it was still disconcerting. This was the first Attanasio book I've read. Despite what others have written, it is possible to use this as a jumping-off point into his novels.

A terrible disappointment........1999-04-16

Attanasio is one of my favorite writers - constantly innovative, frequently lyrical, and until this book he hadn't disappointed me. It's not a bad story, but it falls far below the standard of work that I've come to expect from this man. The first two books in this series are delightful, and as good as anything Attanasio's ever done. I finished this one, however, only to keep up with the series. Rerad this book if you've been drawn into the series, but by no means let it be your introduction to the work of this talented author.

A detailed account of Arthur's first year as king........1999-04-01

The Wolf And The Crown is a beautiful weaving of the classic story of Arthur, except now the tale has an original factor to it. Attanasio is a very talented author; he combines legend with his own mythology. I loved it because Attanasio used characters from several beliefs; he didn't just focus on Christianity. You may believe this weird, but I think that his stories compare with The Wild Road, mostly because King's and Attanasio's details are similar. Such as: They both describe the weather, surroundings, features of an animal or person, and attitudes very thouroughly. I reccomend this book to everyone in the universe!!!

Fantastic, not-to-be-missed!.......1998-11-28

The third book in AA Attanasio's fabulous telling of the King Arthor myths, the Wolf and the Crown follows the young king through the first year of his reign. He must prove to his subjects that he is a worthy king, and must prove to himself that he is a good man even though he fell prey to his witchy half sister's seductions. This book, as all of Attanasio's, is very different from its predecessors. The chapters are short, perfect two-page cliff hangers that whirl the reader between the various characters and situations. In some ways, this book is much more horrific than the ones that came before, but it is leavened with great humor. It focuses on Arthor's humanity, but has the elements of the strange and magical we've come to expect from Mr. Attanasio. Gods old and new, ghosts, witches, demons, angels, vampires, dwarves, a monkey, elves, stolen and misplaced souls, the hell that is our present day, the fabulous world tree that is the magnetic field surrounding the earth, the hollow hills above the dragon at the heart of the earth, heroic adventure, and selfless sacrifice, it is all there weaving a tapestry of magic and realism. Attanasio is not bound by any of the old tellings of this myth, he takes the characters and elements and makes them uniquely believable, uniquely his own. As in many of Attanasio's books, such as his fantastic first novel Radix and the rare The Moon's Wife, the heros are flawed by their own humanity and must take on painful journeys of self-discovery and change. Don't miss this book, I can't wait for the next ones. I hope he follows the King to Avalon and on, to that far future day of need that is predicted for the King's return.

Deeply Innovative and Imaginative *****.......1998-09-22

This is A. A. Attanasio's third book in a truly unique retelling of the legend of Arthur (or Arthor in this case). Attanasio brings to this new interpretation all the tools at his considerable disposal and they are extremely well used. This series is a slight departure in form in several ways from much of his earlier works since it is meant to be read as a whole; the books in the series draw heavily one upon the other and to read the second and third without the first is to do the series and yourself a terrible injustice... Some may be a bit confused at this unfamiliarity, but it is a result of a thorough attention to detail and the fantastic imagination which readers of Attanasio have come to expect. The series is not a string of stand alone books - it is a real multi-book epic. The plot of this, the third book in this Arthurian series, takes Arthor to the age of budding manhood. So far the boy king has been exactly that - a boy king who has been a lowly servant all his life, with all of the limitations which his lack of age, experience and aspirations would give him in such extraordinary circumstances. But, Arthor is only really a small part of this saga. The story is infinitely more complex than it's "main" figure. Attanasio has again pushed the limits, but this time in the realm of fantasy rather than sci-fi. Those who are looking for the phenomenal leaps of imagination and the amazing worlds which his sci-fi displays like no other's, will perhaps find this a bit sedate, but it is written with a very different intent and should not be judged in the same way as a work from the sci-fi genre. Fantasy is not sci-fi, though Attanasio blurrs the distinction with wonderful skill and those seeking the stimulation of the realm of ideas will NOT be disappointed if they look at the work for what it is. Meticulous research has gone into this series to bring home the amazing diversity and fantastic clash of cultures and their religions which was the very real scene in the British Isles of the 5th century A.D. In most of the books one reads about this part of the world at that time, eveything is candy coated and the truly potent (and completely alien to the modern industrial world/age) intensity of what living in those times would mean is completely lost in a false dream of an age which never existed except in the minds of hackneyed idealistic dreamers. Attanasio has tried valiantly to infuse this dream with a much needed breath of reality and boundary stretching all at once... Some readers may not stretch as well as others, but for a deeply thought provoking and attentive read - this book and series is a masterpiece. I honestly think this is some of his best work to date. I would hazard that if you do not find the book rewarding it is perhaps because you are reading too fast and missing the ideas! And remember that every life goes through stages... This story is describing such a journey and some will find different aspects of a coming of age story more interesting than others... and this story isn't ended with this book...

Ragnar's Claw: A Space Wolf Novel (Warhammer 40,000)

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Ragnar's first off-world mission. Fun and exciting.
Good Read
A reveiw on Ragnar's Claw.
I dont know about you but this book was cool
Wolves

Ragnar's Claw: A Space Wolf Novel (Warhammer 40,000)
William King
Manufacturer: Games Workshop
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ASIN: 0743411552
Release Date: 2000-10-03

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From the death-world of Fenris come the Space Wolves, the most savage of the Emperor's Space Marines. Ragnar's Claw explores the bloody beginnings of Space Wolf Ragnar's first mission as a young Blood Claw warrior. From the jungle hell of the planet Galt to the sprawling polluted cities of Hive World Venam, Ragnar's mission takes him on an epic trek across the galaxy to face the very heart of Evil itself. A searing new epic adventure in the series which began with Space Wolf.

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Ragnar's first off-world mission. Fun and exciting........2007-05-20

This book tells of Ragnar Blackmane's first adventure off-world of Fenris. He and his claw are sent to assist an inquisitor on a mission to collect an ancient artifact and save a hive city from a deadly plague. Their mission takes them through vast distances to fight orks, genestealers, and daemons in a multitude of different environments. The character of Ragnar is further developed, with him again being critically wounded only to be revived with a new fear of mortality. There is an undercurrent of uneasiness throughout the book that is only explained in the last couple of chapters as the heroes discover the true puppeteer of their mission.

The fighting scenes and descriptions of the Space Wolf Space Marines are excellent, and as Ragnar discovers the vastness of the Imperium the reader develops a better understanding too. Perhaps the best aspect of this book is the sheer epic feel. The multitude of enemies Ragnar encounters and the vast spaces he travels make this stand out as an excellent resource for those wishing to learn more about the WH40K world. The only complaints I have with the story arise from the writing of King. He tends to over-use descriptive words and phrases, creating a very repetitive feel to some of the scenes.

Overall, this is a fun and interesting read that you'll enjoy if you're ok with some cases of poor writing style.

Good Read.......2007-02-16

This is a good book. As an avid 40k player and fan, it is a really good read. There is a lot that is conflicting with what you find in codexes and other sources, but it really doesn't subtract from the storyline. You really don't need to read the first book in the series to understand this one, but I'm sure it'll help.

Also, who ever knew that the Great Unclean Ones of Nurgle were British?

A reveiw on Ragnar's Claw........2002-03-14

Although i am a Tyranid collector (Giant bugs) i found this tale of the young blood claw , Ragnar Blackmane , extremly exciting and quite easy to read.
One of the extremely few negative aspects about it is that if you don't know a lot about Warhammer or Games Workshop products then you cannot understand the book.
It is very good fun to see the plot unravel as they release the Demon and one of the inquisitors reveals his Chaos tendencies and is promoted to the status of Demon Prince in honor of Nurgle (The Chaos god of disease and pestilance).
In conclusion i think that this book is very , very good book.

I dont know about you but this book was cool.......2002-01-28

this book was action packed. It showed how bad ass the Space marines are and had them killing every one. The plot was good and if your a fan of Warhammer 40k you should love this book i wish the 1st one space wolf was like Ragnar's Claw.

Wolves.......2001-08-31

No relation but I'm a bit of a space Wolves fan. The Space Marines are meant to be hard fanatical worriers who's training and life style has desensitized them to basic human notions. I liked the supper human world of sub human emotion. King caught this well in a book I feel out stepped the first Space Wolves.
This book is a must to anyone interested on the 40k universe.
Ragnar shows a mavric chapter unlike that of Ultra Marine, This book gives atmosphere and insight but would be aimed more for people interested in Warhammer 40k them general public. Not to be judged in 50 pages.

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What a wonderful book
Excellent version of the Arthur legends
4.5 stars of historical romantic fiction-not fantasy-about King Arthur
A Fresh Perspective On King Arthur Without Lancelot!
Outstanding!

The Road to Avalon
Joan Wolf
Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0453006078

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What a wonderful book.......2007-06-13

I will keep this short and simple Mrs. Wolf is one of the best writers around. I loved this book it was worth every penny and I plan to keep it and read again one day.

Excellent version of the Arthur legends.......2006-07-03

This was a great read -- could not put it down. It was wonderful to start with the young Arthur and the experiences that made him the man - king -- that he was. The love story between Arthur and Morgan is truly heartbreaking and will bring tears to your eyes. The scene where Arthur comes face to face with the son he didn't know he had is gut wrenching.

I highly recommend this book, as well as the other two that follow in this trilogy, Born of the Sun and The Edge of Light. I wish the author would return to this style and quality of writing as opposed to the light fluffy regencies she is currently writing.

4.5 stars of historical romantic fiction-not fantasy-about King Arthur.......2006-04-13

The Road to Avalon is the story of King Arthur written as pure historical fiction with very elements of fantasy. This makes it quite a different story from the one that is normally told. There is no magic, no dragons, no quest for the Holy Grail and such things as are normally incorporated into the story.

Uther Pendragon and Igrane married and three months later had a son. Because Igrane was married to another man when the son was conceived (though it was Uther's child) they thought it best that the child not be Uther's heir. So he was sent away to be raised with peasants. Fast forward nine years and Igrane has had no other living children, so Uther sends his father in law, Merlin, to fetch young Arthur and raise him to be a king. Only when Merlin finds him he discovers the boy has endured years of abuse. He takes him home to his villa, Avalon, and raises him along side his eight year old daughter Morgan. But he never tells Arthur who he is.

Morgan and Arthur grow up together and are in love. But Arthur is reveled to be the next High King when he is 16 and he learns Morgan is his half-aunt and he can never marry her. They end their relationship. Arthur doesn't want to live without Morgan but she knows the country needs him and sends him away.

You can guess the rest. This is a lovely version of the classic Camelot tale and is very romantic and sweet. My only complaint is that Morgan doesn't have much of a personality-she's basically a reflection of Arthur, who is a lovely portrayal of a tortured soul who only exists because of love. And the choice she made about not marrying Arthur because they couldn't have children after her son Mordred was born seems stupid. I don't think that she did it purely so Mordred could have a happy childhood-she could have made him happy with her and Arthur. But other than that she's a great charecter. And it is nice how no one is really evil in this book or wholly unlikable-everyone is portrayed very fairly.

Anyway, good book. Four point five stars.

A Fresh Perspective On King Arthur Without Lancelot!.......2005-05-10

An incredible version of King Arthur sans Lancelot. This is the story of Arthur, and his more than humble beginnings, until Merlin tells him years after he "adopted" him that he is the heir to the British throne after Uther. He is Uther and Igraine's legitimate son. While Merlin is preparing him to be a leader whilst living in Avalon with his daughter Morgan, the two children develop a lasting friendship that turns into love. He doesn't know for years that Uther is his father, Igraine his mother, Merlin his grandfather and Morgan his aunt until he is to be king. By then it is too late to stop the love between Morgan and Arthur.

He becomes king but he still wants to marry Morgan. Merlin & Morgan warn him that the threat of incest will impede his reign and tell him it's impossible to marry her. He does eventually marry Gwenhwyfar in a loveless marriage to produce an heir while continuing his relationship with Morgan. Meanwhile, Gwenhwyfar finds comfort with Bedwyr with Arthur's knowledge and unspoken permission. Morgan has been keeping a secret from Arthur for 15 years that also comes out.

Read this book! It's a refreshing storyline that I haven't encountered before. Bedwyr is Gwenhwyfar's lover and there is no Lancelot to fuddle things up as usual. Mordred is portrayed as a very unwordly teen and unsure of himself and others. Agravaine is as obnoxious and cunning as he usually is in other novels. Gwenhwyfar is in love with two men. Finally, the relationship between Arthur and Morgan is not a simple one but a lasting one.

Outstanding!.......2005-03-11

I am a lover of Arthurian legend; a fierce lover. I find it dissapointing that most books on this subject are never about Arthur. It's always Lancelot, Guenevere, or any other character authors create. Then came Joan Wolf, daring to write a book of Arthur about Arthur. And not just the stupid, unimaginate character depicted by many writers, but a man among men, not only with a dream, but with the brilliance to carry it through. An Arthur who is more than Guenevere's lap dog. Hurray for Ms. Wolf!
You find all the elements that make a book outstanding here: chivalry, adventure, battles, blood, love, friendship . . . and that beautiful love story between Arthur and Morgan.
This book is a must for every Arthurian lover. I highly recommend it!

Sterling Point Books: Geronimo: Wolf of the Warpath (Sterling Point Books)

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Sterling Point Books: Geronimo: Wolf of the Warpath (Sterling Point Books)
Ralph Moody
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ASIN: 1402736126

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The name still sends shivers down the spine and has the power to draw in young readers: Geronimo, the legendary Indian who inspired and fought for his people. But who was this man, really? Here is the riveting tale of the last Apache warrior —told by the author of the bestselling Little Britches. Born in 1829 and steeped in the skills and stoicism valued by his tribe, Geronimo was transformed into a feared and respected renegade after witnessing the brutal slaughter of his family. Ultimately he spent more than 25 years eluding the U.S. Army, which sent 5,000 soldiers to hunt him down.

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