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A fantasy of twists, turns, and wonders

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2014

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Alexandra Butcher's Tales of Erana: The Warrior's Curse. Butcher soars to new heights in this tale within a tale. The adventurers, a cave, and the mysterious Past Seer capture our imagination and won't let go. The author's style, at times experimental, keeps everything fresh and evocative as tropes are upended and imaginations first teased, then satisfied.

Butcher's ear for dialog is sharp through this gritty, classic story: an ancient treasure,a beautiful maiden, a king whose kingdom lies at risk to a besieging monster... and a warrior who'll dare any peril to win the hand of the king's daughter.

Enter the Past Seer and her Second Sight. . . . In a cave lies a treasure these adventures should not steal. -- including a horn that's irresistible...

That's all I'll tell you. This story has twists and turns and wonders in store...

Ernst Hester

Good short read

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2018

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I thought it was an overall good story and worth the time and money I spent on it. The storyline was well-conceived and I think shorter works such as this could be a new popular trend.

Lenita Sheridan

A Tale Steeped in Tradition

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015

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This short story is a fantasy along the lines of Beowulf. It is told traditional language that is quite appropriate. The way it ends shows expert story writing.

Brilliantly written, the story flows...

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020

This story is captivating simply because you concentrate on the seven deadly sins, particularly greed. The promise of riches has captivated many a man, woman, elf, witch, warlock or witch hunter through time.

The author's use of a seer who is able to see the story of a bejeweled item is classic. The tale of the witch and the castle was riveting.

Brilliantly written, the story flows and captures the reader's attention and holds it. One doesn't have to have read many of the Tales of Erana without having the thought that THAT witch needs to take on some of those miserable Witch Hunters who strut around.

If you are a fan of this series, you will love this book. If you are a fan of GOT, you will love this book!

Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.

My Rating: 5 stars

Wendy L. Anderson

A fun quick read

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020

I did like this book. It does seem like a retelling of Beowulf though, specifically very much like the 2007 animated version of the tale. Due to the fact that I love anything Beowulf-ish, I did like the story though the names have been changed which caused a little distraction. However, the best thing about this very short short is the writing. Clear, concise, slightly poetic, and very well done, it is apparent what is going on in the story, it flows well and I recommend this book for a quick read. I do think I have found a new author I am going to follow in Alexandra Butcher.

Joe Bonadonna

WHEN YOU SHAKE HANDS WITH THE DEVIL, ALWAYS COUNT YOUR FINGERS AFTERWARDS

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014

Full disclosure: I read and commented on this fine short story before its publication, and I have an "honorable mention" inside its covers. This is a gritty, yet classic story within a story. The main plot, which takes up the middle half of this story, is concerned with an ancient treasure, a comely witch, a king at wit's end while a terrible monster lays siege to his realm, and the warrior who risks all to win the hand of the king's daughter. While it may seem reminiscent of Beowulf, don't let it fool you, for this one makes a surprise turn into unexpected territory. Remember: I said it's "a story within a story." And indeed it is. The story opens with a band of adventures who come upon a cave filled with a lost treasure. But one among them has a sort of "second sight," and is called a Past Seer . . . for she can sometimes see into the past. What triggers her vision in part one of this tale is a strange and priceless horn, and then we return to the past, to the main storyline about the aforementioned ancient king and the monster who plagues his kingdom. A few more twists and turns will catch you off guard before we return to the fourth and final part of this yarn, back with the adventurers in the cave, the treasure they seek to steal, and most especially that strange horn. When the Past Seer tells her mates that they should leave without taking anything, and they refuse, she has no choice but part company with them, for she knows all too well what is coming. And then, when one of the adventurers takes the horn and is the first to leave the cave after the departure of the Seer, he encounters a comely woman who offers him a bargain, and blindly he accepts . . . only to discover the nature of an ancient curse, and how the past can twist itself like a serpent and come around to bite those in the present. A fun tale well told, and a fitting addition to the Alex Butcher's popular Tales of Erana.

Excellent Fantasy

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021

This is a wonderful fantasy story that elicits memories of 'Beowulf' but creates something unique, exciting, and new. AL Butcher is a gifted storyteller and her prose is both lyrical and engaging. She has developed a fascinating setting in the world of Erana with well conceived rules that she obeys without exception. 'The Warrior's Curse' is a poignant reflection on masculinity as well as an exciting adventure. I really enjoyed it.

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