Ace, Oct 2004, 6.99, 352 pp. ISBN: 0441012159 The Agents of the Menagerie fight to protect the world when a supernatural crisis occurs . The group includes Eve the mother of vampires, Clay the shapeshifter older than time, Squire the hobgoblin, Prince Ceridwen of Fey, and changeling teen Danny. Malevolent creatures roam free as a red mist surround the city cutting off communication with the outside. The Menagerie, led by enigmatic Mr. Doyle tries to locate the most powerful mage that ever lived, Lorenzo Sangveloce, before the enemy can gain access to arcane supremacy. The Fey Morrigan wants to bring the nimble man into the world so that they can jointly rule over humanity and faery. The battle between good and evil has begun. Harriet Klausner | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book - suspenseful (sophisticated fear) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy story on current Earth Magical Beings/Mental/Magical/Powers Yes magical powers: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 40 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - long lived adults Main Adversary Identity: - magical being How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a little/some How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Earth setting: - during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript |