While the Children of the Ancient Prophecy seek the Diamond of Edona, the Dark One's forces are mobilizing to preserve his evil grip on the world. Goblins are massed to begin the campaign of destroying those pledged to the heir. In Tagaret, the Contest of Power threatens to prevent the heir from assuming the throne of Alcea. Meanwhile, a death squad, called Sarac's Ravens, is sent out to destroy Alex, Jenneva, and the heir. Unwittingly helping Sarac is a prophet for the god Abuud. The prophet, Azmet, has gathered thousands of followers and believes he is destined to control the world. The search for the Diamond of Edona suddenly becomes deadlier as the Children are split up by multiple threats. Follow the adventures of the Children of the Ancient Prophecy as the mysterious Master Khatama, the charismatic prophet Azmet, and the unseen Stafa Rakech take part in molding the Ancient Prophecy towards their desired goals.

The stench hit Arik the moment the hatch in the floor was raised. He fought down the rising of his stomach contents as the guards roughly dragged him down the second set of stone steps. Arik heard the creaking of old hinges as Nassar stopped and opened a solid metal door. The guards dragging Arik stopped at the door to the cell, and Nassar grabbed Arik's sword and pack. The guards threw him into the dark stone cell. Arik sprawled across the floor and Tedi soon followed. The door slammed shut, and the only light in the cell was through the small square window in the door. Arik heard keys being used to lock the metal door.

"You two will stand guard here," ordered Nassar. "I will send someone down to accept their confessions soon. You might want to keep the lit torch close to you. This level is full of all sorts of vermin. This is not the level that we usually take people back out of, but I am concerned that they might have others in their group that will attempt to save them. Ignore the prisoners. I do not care if they scream for Abuud, you will not pay any attention to them. If they try to escape, kill them and throw the bodies back into he cell to rot like those before them."

"Will you send down food?" asked one of the jailers.

"No," answered Nassar. "The hatch will be sealed when I leave. It will only open for the torturer. Food would attract the vermin in any event. Trust me. You are better off without food down here."

Arik listened as the other four men left and climbed the stairs. The hatch thundered closed, and Arik could hear a bolt being hammered into place.

"They left me my belt knife," Arik mentioned out loud.

"Mine too. Perhaps it is their sort of mercy," scowled Tedi. "All it is good for is to take our own lives. I wish you had not sent Prince Midge back to Tagaret when we entered the city."

"I knew the diamond was in this city," shrugged Arik. "The other Rangers had to be told. Besides, with that hatch Midge would have been trapped down here with us."

"What was that?" yelped Tedi as he jumped from where he was sitting. "Something just started nibbling on my leg."

"Try not to move too much," suggested Arik. "I got a brief glimpse of the cell from Nassar's torch. There are rotting bodies in this cell. Who knows what is feeding on them."

"I could have done without that information," growled Tedi. "Maybe having these knives will prove to be a temptation."

"I sure hope Niki can find some way out of here for us," stated Arik. "Maybe she can use her magic."

"The knife is looking better every minute," retorted Tedi. "I cannot remember any spell that Niki has ever cast that did what it is supposed to do. If she tries to use her magic to free us, we will probably be covered in several tons of stone."

"Your optimism is really encouraging," Arik said snidely.

"Now there are things crawling up my sleeves," shouted Tedi as he frantically beat at his arms. "Nobody is going to come and save us," he added after he rid his arms of vermin. "Niki does not even know where we are. In fact, I do not think we are even under the temple. That corridor was longer than I remember the building being."

"I did think that was strange," admitted Arik. "I did not think it was normal for a temple to have cells either. At least not this type of cell. This is where they put people to rot to death and then forget about them."

 

While the Children of the Ancient Prophecy seek the Diamond of Edona, the Dark One's forces are mobilizing to preserve his evil grip on the world. Goblins are massed to begin the campaign of destroying those pledged to the heir. In Tagaret, the Contest of Power threatens to prevent the heir from assuming the throne of Alcea. Meanwhile, a death squad, called Sarac's Ravens, is sent out to destroy Alex, Jenneva, and the heir. Unwittingly helping Sarac is a prophet for the god Abuud. The prophet, Azmet, has gathered thousands of followers and believes he is destined to control the world. The search for the Diamond of Edona suddenly becomes deadlier as the Children are split up by multiple threats. Follow the adventures of the Children of the Ancient Prophecy as the mysterious Master Khatama, the charismatic prophet Azmet, and the unseen Stafa Rakech take part in molding the Ancient Prophecy towards their desired goals.

Table of Contents

Map of Edona Sword of Heavens Recap Chapter 1 - A New Dawn Chapter 2 - The Black Death Chapter 3 - Contest of Power Chapter 4 - The Game Begins Chapter 5 - Stafa Rakech Chapter 6 - Musical Chairs Chapter 7 - Zackary Chapter 8 - The Cult at Cleb Chapter 9 - Vermin Chapter 10 - Ruse of Truth Chapter 11 - For an Eye Chapter 12 - Tightening the Noose Chapter 13 - Taming the Shrew Chapter 14 - The Chosen Chapter 15 - Grounded Chapter 16 - Race to Lanoir Chapter 17 - Sarac's Revenge Chapter 18 - Ongchi Chapter 19 - Uneasy Alliances Chapter 20 - Seeds of Chaos Chapter 21 - Island of Storms Chapter 22 - Lost Treasure Chapter 23 - Endangered Species Chapter 24 - Senility Chapter 25 - High Jungle Chapter 26 - Master Khatama Chapter 27 - Tomb of the King Chapter 28 - Diamond of Edona Other titles by Richard S. Tuttle

Superb Read Highly recommended 5 stars

Abuud the One Eyed God Book 3 of the Sword of Heavens series is third in this series set in a mythical land contrived by ingenious writer Richard Tuttle. Tuttle’s inventiveness again serves him well. Abuud the One Eyed God is filled with all the vigorous, engaging populace we have come to appreciate. Tuttle’s unparalleled use of language coupled with his invariably fecund imaginativeness come to the fore in this well crafted composition. Writer Tuttle once more sets hearty, palmary characters against a framework of phenomenon, timbre and fragrance. Settings are described in lush detail allowing the reader to feel, see, smell and hear the milieu. Tuttle’s characters continue to be beleaguered with many of the very imperfections and peculiarity as are found in all and it is those peccadilloes that cause Tuttle wrought population to be so believable. Hero and villain alike apperceive euphoria, frustration, calamity, debacle as well as conquest. They all exhibit about the same conduct as any of might in any given situation. Of course, it is that eminence of emotion and performance is precisely that causes Tuttle’s books to be a delight to read. Whether wicked or good, mortal, unicorn, or fairy the reader is able to easily recognize the situation, the emotion felt by the character and the behavior exhibited.

Completed with the ardent energy, assiduous course of action and entertaining dialogue exemplifying each of Tuttle’s works; Abuud the One Eyed God Book 3 Sword of Heavens series is an electrifying read. The reader is moved along from action to action, situation to situation as the determined crusaders at last reach their goal. Told in twenty-eight chapters the tumult continues through the battles, adventures and the locating of the diamond.

Tuttle again adds a map of the known world, and a recap of the two previous books of the Sword of Heavens series for those who have not yet read the books. I enjoyed the read and look forward to Dwarven Ruby, the next in the series of seven works.

 

“Once again Tuttle surpasses even himself! Abuud is so action-packed that I found that I was actually gripping the arm of my chair each time the heroes got into trouble. The political manueverings are diabolical, and the mystery surrounding Niki, Tanya, and Boris whet my appetite for more.” S. Kendal

 

Making the transition from President of a computer consulting firm servicing Fortune 500 companies to the reclusive life of creating new worlds is not as difficult a task as one would imagine. Both require organization, patience, and a vision of what is possible.

Richard S. Tuttle accomplishes this transition in a dramatic way with the release of six novels dealing with two entirely created worlds. The Khadora Series evolves around a continent comprised of three countries with widely diverse cultures.

The Targa Trilogy and the Sword of Heavens Series deals not only with a diverse world but widely varied universes as well. His ability to create a believable world and unique characters is bound to draw a following of readers that will make Richard S. Tuttle a household name.

 

Abuud: the One-Eyed God by Richard S. Tuttle
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