Book Review: Prophecy: Child of Earth

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Prophecy: Child of Earth     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Elizabeth Haydon
Class/Genre:   Fantasy
Series: Symphony of Ages # 2
Tor, Jul 2000, $27.95, 448 pp.

Rhapsody the singer, the assassin Achmed the Snake, and deadly weapons expert Grunthor the gentle giant survive their incredible odyssey through time and geography. Now Achmed and Grunthor are establishing an independent homeland for their people, the Firbolg with the former serving as the King. Meanwhile Rhapsody spends much of her time in fascination with her admirer Ashe, who keeps secrets from her.

While the trio goes about their business in a world far distant from that they originally came from, through the tree of life, the darkness begins to descend. Rhapsody begins to dream of the upcoming destruction caused by the deadly elusive F’Dor. Many people believe in the PROPHECY that states that the “Child of Blood, Child of Earth, Child of Sky” remain the only hope to stop the darkness. However, is the PROPHECY referring to Rhapsody, Achmed, and Grunthor who seem too occupied with their current tasks to care about a life-threatening quest?

PROPHECY, the sequel to the fantastic fantasy tale, RHAPSODY proves that Elizabeth Haydon is a superstar and not a one hit wonder. The story line is intelligent, filled with action, but does not neglect the characters. The prime cast retains its witty banter that was a trademark of the first novel. Ms. Haydon’s world is so real the audience will feel that we too have been transported in time and space to a wondrous vision that makes it easy to for readers to rhapsodize that the author is becoming one of the top wizards of the genre.

Harriet Klausner

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