"Fitting finale to this epic fantasy"
She has been expecting the summons forever, but Misfit
Elspeth always hoped it would never come. Alas, the time
arrives and she reluctantly starts her trek to forge an
alliance between the paranormal Misfits and the rebels
against the Council and the Herders, who want all Misfits
dead. Elspeth's dreams demand she destroy the weapons of
destruction left behind by the Beforetimers when they
obliterated their world. However, her nocturnal visions
remain mysteries to even her. Adding to her discomfit, the
rebels have doubts about a coalition with the Misfits
because the leadership thinks there are safer, better
unions available to forge a stronger team. Can Elspeth
obtain the cooperation the Misfits needed in their fight
for survival and can she learn the secrets of her haunting
dreams that propel her to leave her mountain home to risk
everything including her life. ASHLING, the third book of Isobelle Carmody's powerful
Obernewtyn Chronicles, is the strongest tale of a wonderful
fantasy series. The story line moves quite a bit forward
with the action remaining at the high peaks of the previous
novels, but readers gain tremendous understanding of the
characters, especially the lead heroine. Other cast
members are also developed to a degree that allows the
audience to fully understand the varying people and animals
populating Obernewtyn. Fantasy fans have quite a treat
with this superb entry that raises an already wonderful
saga to much higher levels of quality. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted September 11, 2001
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