The Red Wyvern (Dragon Mage, Book 1)

by Katharine Kerr

Book Overview

Katharine Kerr's richly imagined cycle of novels set in Deverry and the Westlands has earned a devoted following--and a reputation as the finest Celtic fantasy being written today. Now she returns to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553572644
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Spectra
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.8" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

these books are chocolate for celtic-fantasy loving hearts!

As may seem slightly redundant to one who has read other K.K. fans' enthusiastic reviews, picking up "Daggerspell" on an impulse has become one of my 'favorite mistakes'. I ate them up, and in no time at all was completely smitten... I am practically addicted to these novels, and I am sorry to have finally caught up to Katherine's current writings... It means I have to wait years, wondering at the elusive conclusions (not that there ever are any) of her inevitable cliffhangers! I cringe at the thought. No more indulgence for my built-up cravings. Contrary to other reader's opinions, I think the series is getting increasingly wonderful book by book. The tale is being spun in a way that leaves more and more of the complex and beautiful tapestry revealed. The introduction of the Gaurdians adds so much dimension to the story. I am in love with the elves-Ebany!-(the People), and Rhodry, Jill, Nevyn, Evandar, Dallandra... And am thrilled that the novels stay faithful to them throughout the series. With Angmar & Rhodry's children, the three peoples of Deverry are united in blood, as the girls contain elven, dwarven, and human heritage. I have a feeling that K.K.'s master plot will come together in the final novels beautifully...

My favorite fantasy series...

One of the best things I've ever done was to buy Daggerspell several years ago. Since then, I've sweated blood trying to put together the rest of the series, and finally I've succeeded - until the Black Raven comes out, that is. I also agree completely with the fact that this series is deserving of more attention compared to Jordan, Goodkind, etc.For those of you who are waiting for the Black Raven with bated breath, I would suggest visiting www.voyager-books.com - where, oh joy, the first chapter is online to read. For people interested in the Deverry series in general, Katharine Kerr has a website that you can link to off of tor.com. And as to what is coming after the Black Raven, there will be either 2 or 3 more books - I've got conflicting information on that.Supposedly, at the end of this series, things will all link up into one big Celtic knot, and we will finally see the whole story line. Also, all the characters are supposed to come back in the end for a grand finale. Personally, I can't wait till this happens - and I have plenty of speculations about WHAT will happen. Is Jill Rhodry's daughter in this incarnation? Will Haen Marn ever get back to Deverry? Will Nevyn be incarnated as Domnall Breich's son? Will Evandar and his people all be born into the world of men? Will I ever quit asking all these questions? No. Well, I have one final question, which is certainly one that EVERYONE will want to know. WILL THIS SERIES HAVE A HAPPY ENDING?!?

THANK THE STARS, IT'S HERE!

I just happened to stumble over the first book in the Deverry series. I have to say, it is one of the most satisfying fantasy epics I've ever read. After completing the series two years ago, my only complaint was that it was over. I've hoped and prayed for another visit to Deverry since. I was absolutely thrilled with Kerr's "The Red Wyvern". As she's done so many times before,I was draw to the story of "present time charactors", only to be thrust into the past to be reacquainted with charactors I was teased with in previous books. Katherine Kerr has done what every epic writer needs to do...She left me chopping at the bit for the next book.

Very Good!!!!!!!!!

This book was a great book! This is the continuation of the Deverry/Westand series. This particualar book doesn't really include Jill, Rhodry, and the other main characters. It does one of the re-incarnation things and takes us back to when Nevyn was still alive, and when Maryn was going to be crowned King. If you liked the Deverry and Westland Series, you will be sure to like the Dragon Mage Series, this is the first in the series, and the second book doesn't come out until December '99

Brilliant!

If you're into Celtic history and mythology, read this! It puts Celtic beliefs into a fascinating story and is easy to follow - you don't have to have read all the previous books. (If there are any who follow the Wiccan Way reading this, I'm sure you'll find the whole series interesting.) For the best understanding, start from scratch; the first to read is DAGGERSPELL. The Red Wyvern is a wonderful tale, winding it's path amongst intrigue, honour, malevolence and pure fantasy. Please read this book, I swear you'll enjoy it!