Review: A story that provides some background info for the main series... 2 1/2 to 3 Stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 6, 2013
"Torg's First Death, Short from The Death Wizard Chronicles" is a fantasy adventure by author Jim Melvin. This Kindle e-book was a 100 Kb download (approx. 14 printed pages) and free at the time of writing this review.SpoilersOn the planet, Triken, a race of warriors have been without their greatest class of leader for centuries... a Death-Knower. A special individual by the name of Torg appears to have all the right attributes to transcend into this highest ranking. The only problem is that to achieve this status, he has to die and then be resurrected. This then is Torg's tale of ascendency.End SpoilersSome thoughts on "Torg's First Death"...1.) this is a stand alone short story, but it seems it might easily fit in as a prologue to "The Dead Wizard's Chronicles". (although, to be honest, I haven't read those books)2.) well written but a rather benign and quite frankly, boring tale... <spoiler> a short journey on foot followed by a dream-like experience.3.) cover art... beautifully rendered.Impression:With so little 'action' I was left wondering why this was released as a stand alone work. Granted, it's very short and it was free, but unless you've read "The Dead Wizard's Chronicles" and were looking for extra details, the content found here just seemed inconsequential. Having said that, avid readers of the 'Chronicles' might really like this additional information.Hard to rate... 2 1/2 to 3 Stars.Ray Nicholsonralannicholson@hotmail.comP.S.Thanks to 'Media Man' for bring this book to my attention.