Apex Review Of The Portal To Forever (Bonnie Raymond)

Aug. 27, 2010 - PRLog -- The Portal To Forever
Bonnie Sullivan Raymond
ISBN: 9781438956657
AuthorHouse
Reviewed By Chelsea Perry

Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4 Stars


When the evil wizard Soldrin conquers the kingdom of Ashmirl, he unleashes a merciless torrent of death, destruction, and chaos. His ultimate goal? To obtain “The Eleven Chronicles,” an ancient book that holds the secret of the Portal Of Forever, which – once in his hands – will grant Soldrin the power to control the world. With King Eldric, the rightful ruler of Ashmirl, locked away in a remote dungeon, it’s up to his youngest son, Prince Leerec, to thwart Soldrin’s evil plans; however, when Leerec is apparently assassinated, the onus falls on the shoulders of his son and daughter, Josh and Silfa, to defeat Soldrin and spare Ashmirl from ultimate annihilation. Brave though they may be, Josh and Silfa are hardly prepared, though, for the challenges that await them as they endeavor to free their beloved homeland from Soldrin’s tyrannical grip...

Taut and well-crafted, The Portal To Forever is an engrossing fantasy tale. In it, author Bonnie Sullivan Raymond introduces the reader to a host of intriguing characters in a grand, sweeping retelling of the ages-old tale of good vs. evil. Rife with subtle spiritual undertones, The Portal To Forever is pushed along by a strong central plotline highlighting the dutiful – though daunting – quest of a young hero and heroine compelled to defend their cherished homeland and honor the memory of their fallen father. Though ostensibly geared towards younger readers, Raymond’s epic narrative has something for everyone, particularly die-hard fans of well-told, imaginative fantasy. A solid, richly compelling debut.

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