Wizard and the Floating City (Bazil Broketail) by Christopher Rowley

by Christopher Rowley

AGAINST AGELESS WIZARDRY THEY HAD ONLY THEIR OWN CUNNING AND BRAVERYSet in a different realm of the same mythical world as the Bazil Broketail books, this fantastic saga of sorcery and swordplay will dazzle fans of Christopher Rowley. Prince Evander had barely escaped the treacherous usurpation of his throne with his life. Now, in exile across the sea, he stumbles into an epic struggle between good and evil that will decide the fate of an empire. The fabled city of Monjon, floating aloft with the magical power of the Blessed Thymnal, must placate the fell wishes of a foul, ancient wizard - or suffer ruinous consequences.Within the wondrous walls of Monjon await many exotic challenges for the noble Evander - not least the beautiful Serena, Princess of the Realm. Determined to escape the circumstances that threaten their future together, the young lovers face wicked witches, fantastic beasts, underworld thugs, and incredible necromancy - only to find themselves magically transported to a war - ravaged netherworld ruled by an entity darker and more sinister than any they could have imagined...

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy

Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Christopher Rowley is a prolific writer of both science fiction and fantasy novels. He was born in 1948 in Lynn, Massachusetts to an American mother and an English father. Educated for the most part at Brentwood School, Essex, England, he became a London-based journalist in the 1970s. In 1977 he moved to New York City and began work on The War For Eternity, his first science fiction novel. He currently lives in upstate New York.

Reviews

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad. Solid story. =)

[Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. It was interesting reading. I especially liked the world of Orthond.

[William Bentrim · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Wizard and The Floating City by Christopher Rowley

This book is set in the same world as Bazil Broketail. Bazil Broketail is the famous fighting dragon featured in an entire rollicking series. This book features a disposed Prince and his reluctant lover’s battle against despicable evil.

First I really enjoyed Christopher Rowley’s Bazil series. I did not think met the bar he established with that work. The book was entertaining but it wasn’t nearly as captivating as Bazil. Prince Evander and Princess Serena were not loveable characters, likeable but not loveable. The realm was richly populated with all manner of interesting peoples and critters. There was reference to Bazil and his ilk.

The evil protagonists were thoroughly evil with strange chinks in their power. There was a good segue into intolerance and acceptance of change in the Neild and Eleem relationship. The carpet’s personality was puzzling. Overall it was a quick and amusing read but do not look at it as a primo example of Rowley’s work. If you enjoy this book a little, you should really enjoy the Bazil Broketail series.

I recommend the book.

[Joe Meservy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some inappropriate parts.