"A shining example of fun and fantasy"
Professional wrestler "Saint George" Arlington is not only
recovering from his own injury, but is distressed over
children injured copying his professional stunts. His
sister Athena offers to hypnotize him to help him relax,
but something goes wrong when he stares into the ancient
crystal and he is transported to medieval times. George believes he is hypnotized and dreaming; so he really
isn't taking Emoni and Devil's Mount too seriously. He
pledges that he will slay the local dragon and travels to
the dragon's island. Here he is surprised that the
caretaker doesn't join in the practiced moves, but knocks
him out. When he regains consciousness, George can tell
the crone caring for him is a beautiful young woman in
disguise and becomes fascinated. Alizon is very attracted to this weird outsider. The
townsfolk meant her for the dragon, but she escaped and now
she is in control of the castle and caretaker of the
dragon. She has saved 11 other girls from a cruel death,
but can she save herself from this new danger? Alizon
knows that there are choices to be made. Once the dragon
is slain, what will become of her and the dragon slayer who
has captured her heart? This is a very entertaining tale with skillfully delivered
humor and well-planned situations to add drama. I could
visualize what I was reading and therefore found it
difficult to stop turning pages until the end. Couched in
chuckles, there are a few home-truths about human nature
shown as the plot unfolds. This book is another shining
example of how well-written books can beat TV and movie
sitcoms in capturing the imagination and entertaining. I
highly recommend GEORGE AND THE VIRGIN for those who want
fun and fantasy in
their reading.
Courtesy:
eBOOKISLE
Reviewed by Cy Korte
Posted July 11, 2002
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