Bonds of Vengeance

David Coe has done a great job of keeping the plot moving through all three volumes so far and I can't wait to dig into the last two books. If you like multiple plots and non stop action this is your series.

If you enjoyed the first two books of the "Winds of the Forelands" series, you'll most likely enjoy this one as well. The plotlines that were established in the first two entries of the series are all addressed here (to varying degree) and for the most part the action carries forward and moves us closer to an ultimate resolution. While at times I felt that the plot was in danger of being stretched to accommodate future volumes, by the time I finished book 3 I was satisfied with the pace and with the new twists and developments. "Bonds of Vengeance" introduces several new characters and settings, and reintroduces some others that haven't been seen since book 1. For the most part the characters remain rather two dimensional, although there are exceptions to the rule. Tavis in particular seems to be evolving into a somewhat complex character, and I can't help feeling for Kearney & Keziah's situation, which becomes even more layered and nuanced in this outing. Overall I felt that BoV was a fine addition to a series which has consistently held my interest, and continues to do so.

David, David, David....I have just one thing to say...write faster! This series has gotten better and better, and I can hardly wait to see what happens next. I couldn't put this book down and it is an amazing piece of fantasy. If you've never given David B. Coe a chance, here's your chance. This is some really intriguing, well-written fantasy.

Coe really does a nice job building the intrigue level between the humans and the Qirsi. Definitely a palpable tension between the Qirsi serving as ministers and their respective dukes,etc. That's a credit to Coe. Coe continues to build on the layers he established in the first two books, in particular Grinsa and his relationship to Tavis and Cressane. I definitely would rank Coe's work right up there with the best. He probaby isn't as wide a scope or as deep as Martin and Erikson, but he's very, very good. I Highly recommend that you read this series.

This is the third book in David Coe's five book series entitled "Winds of the Forelands". I am finding that each book is better than the book before. If you have read the other books the story just gets deeper and more interesting as the story proceeds. The intrigue, betrayals, and hardships that some of the characters have to go through are amazing. The changing of alliances and repercussions will even make you wonder whom to trust. The story is original and refreshing. Mr Coe is one of the authors whose titles I am always waitng for the new one to come out. And this one was no exception and well worth the wait because of the publication delays in the title coming out. I can not wait for the next book in this exciting series.