The Burning Stone

by Kate Elliott

Book Overview

Set in an alternate Europe where bloody conflicts rage, the third book of the Crown of Stars epic fantasy series continues the world-shaking conflict for the survival of humanity It is a crucial time... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0886778131
• ISBN13: 9780886778132
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 755 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

The Plot Thickens!!

Ever since the first book, King's Dragon, I have been hooked on this series. I have waited anxiously for this novel for months. We get deeper into the plot as more characters are introduced and the secrets of others are revealed. The characters are amazing, their personalities are so defined, I can almost imagine being there. I don't know what I can say to make you want to read this story, but I will say that Miss Elliot is a master with the written word. She tells the tale masterfully and I cannot wait for the next two books to come out. I urge everyone to read this novel, and it's two predecessors, because this is one of the best written and most complex series I have ever read and it is just beyond words. Everyone go out and buy it!!

It just keeps getting better

Each of the books in this series just keeps getting better and better! The twists and turns keep coming and the characters just grow more vivid. I highly recommend this series to everyone, but don't start in the middle. Reading these in order is a must!

Hard wait for the fourth in the series

...This is a great series but I advise waiting til the lastbook comes out before getting hooked; the cliffhanger endings canleave you grinding your teeth in frustration....Elliott leaves her characters chained up with homicidal dogs, stranded in other dimensions, and so forth. Even so, this is a MUCH better series than Jordan's or Goodkind's, equal with George R.R. Martin if not quite the equal of Tolkien...

Excellent

I'm sorry but I don't see how anyone can give this book ar any of kate Elliott's works anything less than a tag of Excellent. She creates richly textured and detailed worlds and characters that absorb one completely. I find it hard to put any of her books down once begun, and am always eagerly awaiting the next one. I rarely write reviews but upon noticing a few "downers" I just had to add my two cents worth and encourage everyone to read her books and form their own opinions. I practically devour sci-fi and fantasy books, have read many over the years and she is definitely one of my top favourites.

The Saga Continues

This book continues the King's Dragon saga, resolving some of the conflicts and building towards the climax. Elliott's understanding of history, reality, and people is profound and woven into a vivid world. She avoids cliches, flat simple characters, and shallow places and races that often plague the literature of the fantastic. Instead she gives us a world in which the veil that separates reality and fantasy is lifted and the two worlds blend for a rich reading experience. The characters are us, frail, dynamic, and strong all at once. A definite read for those who want to feel when they read.