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Not for the faint of heart. Witch Ember is the
stuff of high adventure. John Lawson spins an intricate tale of
disturbing brutality, exotic sensuality, and dark magic. Read More Author John Lawson is a rare word craftsman who takes
relentless pride in his work. His characters are rich and full, and
their dialogue flows as fresh and seamlessly as the unpredictable
waters down a Colorado mountainside... Read More ...I am trying really hard to find an aspect of
this book I enjoyed, but I just can't.
Read More ...a good read for young adults that love fantasy.
Read More John Lawson's Publish On Demand title is dark, and very,
very nasty to it's characters. Read More Witch Ember is written for the adult audience
and is a darker fantasy fiction than the works of Tolkien or Robert
Jordan, but this is a story that should not be missed. Read More The final scene switches from recalled heartache to
current bliss... Witch Ember has this reader anxious to see
more from John Lawson...
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More While I am impressed by Lawson’s worldbuilding
skills, I would have to say that his most impressive feat is the
creation of extremely engaging characters. Read More Prepare to be jolted.
Read More Witch Ember is a gritty novel, perhaps the
grittiest fantasy novel I’ve ever read.
Read More All-in-all, this is a well developed story that fans
of fantasy will highly enjoy. I heartily recommend it!... Read More ...the journey that Esmeree experiences in the book
is engaging. This girl is put through a lot of trials, and attacks
each as best she can. She could succumb to the evils of this world
and become like those who want to destroy her, but instead she
embraces the challenge of being true to herself and the ones she
loves... Read More This book reminded me very much of the Rocky movies.
Read More John Lawson has created a magical world with its own
language, not for the faint of heart. If you love fantasy,
you’ll most likely enjoy Witch Ember, as John tells this
tale with imaginative flare and consummate writing skills... Read More Especially enjoyable is Lawson's ability to load his
narrative with highly graphic -- and sometimes disturbing -- images...
Read More ...this complex telling is a worthy first effort...
Read More Congratulations are due to Mr Lawson on such a well
thought out and executed development of the narrative... Read More I have to give Witch Ember five medallions...
Read More This story is fantasy at its darkest.
Read More I like that Lawson’s world is deeply flawed and needs
some unifying force to swoop in and spark change. Esmeree does have the
potential not only to be that person, but to also be a liberating force
in the Witch Ember-verse...
Read More WITCH EMBER makes for an enjoyable read, a nice addition
to a fantasy collection... Read More Reminiscent in many ways to Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE
RINGS, John Lawson's WITCH EMBER is equally unique and complex, with a
huge dose of "weirdness" mixed in... Read More It’s a book about standing up for what you believe in,
fighting for those less fortunate, overcoming injustice, and it’s all
set in one of the most intricate dark fantasy worlds that I’ve read. Read More It creates a sense of realism (albeit somewhat dark
and pessimistic) to the action that perhaps gets a little candy coated
in other works... Read More Witch Ember grabs from the start and never lets go. Apart
from the action that never seems to stop, the novel occupies our minds with the
masterfully created world with its countless religions, theories about gods and magic,
types of warriors, lore, military strategies, politics and rich history. In my short
experience with literature I have yet to encounter world building, which could rival
Tolkien in originality and tone. The world of the Seven Kingdoms might sound a bit
cliché, but it has more flare and wonder than most worlds ever created. Read More I would have to give this author high kudos for such
an impressive masterpiece. Read More In many ways, Witch Ember is a coming of age story.
A great deal of it is about Esmeree figuring out what kind of person she
wants to be. It’s a story with an epic feel that manages to remain very
personal at the same time. And on top of that, it’s expertly written.
John Lawson knows when to be subtle – his tone is always tasteful, even
when what’s being described, or hinted at, is very disturbing. Read More Absolutely wonnderful reading. I was completely
captivated from start to finish... Read More Thank you for not writing about elves... |