Jack Flint and the Redthorn Sword
by Joe Donnelly

Release Date: 2nd Aug 2007
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 978 18425 5581 1
RRP: Ł9.99

Meet Jack... he's an extraordinary boy with an extraordinary world on his doorstep

Too many times, we reviewers give off airs and graces about new authors... some of us are pompous enough to believe that if we say a particular title is genius and a must-have that readers will immediately believe us and follow blindly in sheep-like buying in droves. I must confess to being one such pompous reviewer (at least, in my own mind), but I can acknowledge the fact. I may even consult a therapist on such narcissistic tendencies... however, all this is moot and besides, Jack Flint is actually incredibly good.

I could tell you about its fast-paced, action-packed, thrill-seeker ride of a story – about how it grabs you by the neck and heels and flings you into Jacks’ journey, but that wouldn’t really tell you all that much. Many a poor story is fast-paced and action-packed, simply to cover up the fact that the story is lacking... Ok, so Donnelly is a little rough around the edges when telling it and we could do with a few extra breathing spaces between each neck-breaking crisis so we can build up a greater appreciation of the characters – but when all’s said and done, I get the impression that the story simply carried Donnelly along for the ride and that if it’s a little rugged in places, well, it just adds to the impression of honest and real story-telling. Donnelly may not be a master yet – but my God, he’s got a helluva story to tell!

In this first of a (hopefully) series, Jack is thrown into an adventure that is an eclectic mix of mystical gateways, powerful magic, old-world fairytale (there’s a rather cutesy leprechaun who can tap into the power of living things!) and terrifying demons. The Morrigan is the new Lord Voldermolt.

This is one worth watching closely if you’re interested in new collectables...

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