Fields of Honor (Ruin Mist Chronicles)

by Robert Stanek

Book Overview

Fields of Honor is the continuation of Robert Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure begun with Keeper Martin's Tale and continued with Kingdom Alliance. In his acclaimed Keeper Martin's Tale, he introduced us to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of magic, adventure and intrigue. Now in the eagerly awaited follow-up to Kingdom Alliance, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller with a gift for fast pacing and believable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575450887
• ISBN13: 9781575450889
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Rp Media
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

"Ruin Mist Chronicles" is fantastic and Fields Of Honor is the book that sets the series apart from all others. You might as well buy the whole series now because its very well done and highly addictive. The author doesn't beat you over the head with flowery prose, instead his writing is clean, concise and extremely enjoyable. What a great series! The author weaves a complex storyline with much skill, which makes the mysteries, intrigues, and plot turns easy to follow and very entertaining. Each book is successively better than the one before and this one is without a doubt my favorite book of all time. A fascinating world of adventures awaits.

Simply magnificent

From the simple beginnings of Keeper Martin's Tale, Ruin Mist Chronicles has become one of the best fantasy series going. Three successively better books is an achievement, and Stanek distinguishes himself with a unique approach and style. I was captivated by the opening sequence, and never have I finished a book so quickly. The depth of the back story, the deft handling of the many threads, and the language continue to surprise. In this third book, multiple new characters are as skillfully introduced as the previous characters. The characters continue to be real and so does the story, even if it does take place in a fantasy world. The fantasy multiverse of Ruin Mist continues to grow and has become as much a character as the actual characters in the story. Well worth the time and recommended, but definitely start at the first book.

Well written, deserves the praise

After 3 solid performances, I don't know why Robert Stanek isn't more popular than he is. He continues to weave together an interesting yarn that is the perfect blend of mystery, fantasy and action. Unlike Jordan and Goodkind, each book advances the plot, the characters actually grow and learn, and none of the books are mired in endless repetitive rehash. That in itself is an achievement. As with the previous books, the cast of characters continues to grow and change with more than a few excellent additions. I continue to see why Ruin Mist Chronicles is compared so favorably to Lord of the Rings. Tolkien, Eddings, Brooks, Feist, and Eddings are sure fans of these masterfully written books. I'm beginning to think that frustrated Jordan and Goodkind fans may find these books refreshing as well, I certainly do. Incidentally, the BEST NEW VOICE IN FANTASY win was for this book, and I have no doubt this is the best book to cross my desk this year. I can't wait to get Mark of the Dragon.

Riveting epic story

This is storytelling at its finest, especially Mr. Stanek's writing. The plot is complex and the author does a good job of character development. The first three books are filled with intrigue, plots, mysteries, thrills and wars. This is not usually what interests me in a fantasy book but Stanek's characters kept me captivated. This isn't Tolkien, but every bit as good. The writing really is better than Jordan's Wheel of Time series, especially in this latest one. It doesn't get tedious. It's just pure fun.

Stanek's Best

This is a great series. It's so rare to find a series where each book is better than the one before it. This is by far Stanek's best book to date. The whole series does a wonderful job of telling a truly epic tale. Over the three books the author touches on many topics and paints a beautiful portrait of the world that has been put together for the characters. The characters are all easy to identify with, and the reasons for their actions where clearly understood. This book is very exciting and I found myself staying up late to find out what happens next. The whole series is worth reading by anyone who enjoys a well written, epic story, set in a fantastic place and time. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I think most other people will too.