Chorus Skating

"Chorus Skating" is the eighth and final volume in the Spellsinger adventure about Jon-Tom and colleague Mudge. Back cover of book: We're talking 'bout - bad, BAD, BAD BAD VIBRATIONS! Spellsinger Jon-Tom is not in search of the Lost Chord; he's found it; living notes adrift from some extradimensional chorus line, fugitive from an otherworldly unfinished symphony. And the errant air wants Jon-Tom to follow it - right off a clef, into deadly peril. For a minor key adventure turns major as Jon-Tom, his otter pal Mudge, and the schizo scherzo rescue a gaggle of spoiled princesses, battle the compulsions of a bizarre bazaar, wage war on a guerrilla gorilla, are sucked into a mocking maelstrom - and are trapped by an evil alien band who plan the ultimate musical rip-off, plunging the universe into the sounds of silence. Now, unless Jon-Tom's magic can conquer the airwaves, the hills will be alive with the sounds of an evil wizard who writes the songs that make the whole world? Scream! End back cover of book. Sadly when Jon-Tom has begun to truly master his magical music, the series ends. I thoroughly enjoyed the novels for their creativity and humor. As far as final volumes go, the book finishes strong and is better than I remember. The return of Jon-Tom and Mudge is a huge relief and doesn't fail to entertain. Unfortunately, the back cover gives away too many of the obstacles encountered during the story. As a fan of the classical, rock, and heavy metal music genres, I find the magic Jon-Tom creates with his duar exciting since I believe a well-constructed song can affect people with its intensity and power in a primal aspect. Thank you.

I'm not exactly certain why this book is so reviled by even the most ardent fans of the Spellsinger series, because it really is, for all extents and purposes, an absolutely stunning adventure, wrought with concise care. It plunges our beloved heroes, Jon-Tom and Mudge, into a topsy-turvy adventure on par with any book in the original sextet. Wonderful, silly, and an all-around good read.

This book is the second book in the Son of Spellsinger series by Alan Dean Foster. It is the first book of his that I had ever read but it has made me a fan of his books for life. The book has distinct undertones of social commentary; but its most distinctive feature is its ability to make the reader laugh. For any Fantasy fans who are ready for just plain old fashioned fun, this book is a delightful read.