The Staff and Sword Trilogy by Patrick Carr
With the first page, Patrick W. Carr throws you into a world and story
with the epic promise of Tolkien's Middle Earth or the myths of Camelot. Errol
Stone is a nobody, the village drunk in a quiet little town in Illustra. And he
likes it that way. But when he signs up to deliver an urgent message from the
church to the local hermit priest for coin, that cherished simple life is
thrown out with the bathwater. Errol finds himself being attacked and compelled
out of Callowford on a dangerous mission that seems to hold no viable
connection to him. With each turn the world around him becomes darker and he is
forced to face his past with its demons to overcome the odds
This tale should be held on the same
level as the great stories such as Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of
Narnia. Brilliantly told and well cast, the book captivates the mind. The story
is woven into a vivid and tangible world without the distraction of extensive
vocabulary to slow you down. Its intricacies are astounding and well-developed,
with unique characteristics to each race, town, kingdom, and class. Throughout
the story, Carr only ever reveals as much info as is needed, keeping you on
your toes til the very end. It truly is a masterpiece, and a must read for all
fantasy lovers! ~Lauryssa Toews
