Review: Good second book in this short story series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 21, 2012
Crimzon & Clover II - The Tricky Wizard is the second in a fantasy series of short works by author M. R. Mathias. This work was included as part of the 'Dragoneer" three book collection available on amazon.com for free at the time of writing this review.The stand alone e-version of this book is priced at $1.00.SpoilersClover gets a urgent plea to come save a small child who is ill. A few details just don't seem right... but who is she to refuse to help a sick kid. So she and her red dragon Crimzon, take flight to try and reach the child before runs out. Turns out there is more to this request then it first appears. Turns out, her first instincts were right.End SpoilersSome thoughts on Crimzon and Clover II...!.) a short and easy fantasy read.2.) well written with a nice sense of pace and timing.3.) the author has accomplished skills for describing the surrounding landscape as well as the ambient atmosphere of any challenging situation.4.) Some short but tense encounters.5.) certainly more adult orientated, I remember after the first book coming away unsure if it was Young Adult or Adult.Conclusion:A short work from M. R. Mathias. Well written and easily read.Nicely detailed and focused on giving the reader a complete small tale starring our adventuring duo.4 1/2 StarsRay Nicholsonraynicholsonsreviews@hotmail.com