Review: 4 1/2 star...Fantasy...Loved it
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 18, 2010
Amy Lane again has again written a truly inspiring Fantasy Story. World building has become synonymous with many of her stories. Greens Hill in the Little Goddess Series, The Land of Clough in Bitter Moon l and ll, and the last one that comes to mind is the land in Truth in the Dark.For her new entry Eirn and Graeme, came together as children in an orphanage. Eirn was 6 and Graeme a year older. Grame told Eirn he was but a wisp of Air. Graeme was more stout and hit like Hammer.  Hence  their nicknames. The boys became fast friends after Eirn was saved from a beating by the older kids. By eighteen , Hammer and Eirn discovered each other sexually and consummated their relationship , declaring their intent to be with no other. All was well until Hammer would reach his 19th birthday.They worked at the Smithies and it was the plan for Hammer to reach majority, and with his Mastership of the Smithies, he would rent a flat above the Inn and they could live together. It was Eirn's half day at work and he was looking forward to meet Hammer for a picnic. The other apprentice working there mentioned that Master Will was taking over the business and his heart sank with the knowledge that he would have to leave because of the  mans desire for pretty young boys. He comes to meet Hammer swollen and bloody from being hurt by Master Will.  Air relates his thoughts and fears to Hammer.  Air is told to go back to the orphanage to pack his things. No one would ever touch Eirn while Hammer was there to protect him. Hammer goes to see Master Will for beating Eirn. He comes back frightened and bloody, as he has killed Will in the fight and has to leave town immediately..The rest of the story is their adventure as only Ms Lane can write.  Together they find magic. This story is Magic as well.  Ms Lane brings out the best in us all sometimes by her writing. This would be one I would say is a keeper, of two innocents and it does your heart good that  they are blessed with finally  able to communicate both in body and words.  It's like finding your heart when you find your home....The story is a hard road at first,  a bit grittier than some of her other books, but a great read...Review by G LakritzParanormal Romance Guild Senior Reviewer