Son of the Sword

An excellent read. Enough historical accuracy to make it compelling without getting too boring. Could use a little more action but overall a very excellent read. Very entertaining. There are other books in the series. I think I'd spring for the money to try the second. (This is the first in the series)

Wow! I loved this book! Dylan is such an awesome charcater! And I think it's wonderfully written. . . I learned Gaelic words and other terms and lots about the history of the time. He may be a fictional charcater, but the people he meets are not. . . Along with all the historcal babble, this book also has its fantasy element, in the form of a fairy, whom Dylan fondly calls "Tinkerbell." She sends him back in time when Dylan touchs a spelled braodsword. You laugh and then cry; Son of the Sword has all the esstential elements needed in a good book! A surprise ending and a love that spans place and time, just to mention a few. . . I've been to J. Ardian Lee's website and read that a sequel is coming out soon! I'm sure it will be just as butt-kicking as this one!

As a professional writer I am extremely picky about the type of books I read for leisure. "Son of the Sword", a fantasy fiction, is not the genre I usually choose but a friend asked me to read it because she found it so well written. I just finished it and I have to admit that J. Ardian Lee has me hooked on fantasy fiction. The writing captivated me from the very first page and only got better with time. Dylan is an average guy, with an average life, who only wants to enjoy his career and his hobbies. Imagine his surprise when he is transported back in time where everything he took for granted is missing, and he is faced with primative societal expectations. I learned an incredible amount about Scotland's history. Lee knows just how much to tell and just how much to let develop on its own to make the story fascinating. From modern day Tennessee, to old Scotland, each page is filled with action, excitement, and emotion. I thought the book would fill my time between appointments; instead I couldn't put it down and read until I completed it. I hope that Lee intends to write more. The style was professional and concise. The storytelling was riveting and I will be watching to see what else comes out with the name J. Ardian Lee. Next time, a friend won't have to mention the author. I will be first in line at the book store! I plan to purchase several copies of "Son of the Sword" to give as Christmas gifts. On a cold winter night, wrapped in a blanket, this story will be a perfect ending to the holiday hustle and bustle.

This is a wonderful story. There's something for the romance lover, the history lover and the adventurer. Dylan, the main character, is totally believable and his anguish at being ripped from the time in which he truly belongs felt very real. A fast paced and thoroughly enjoyable tale that I couldn't put down. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

If you are a fan of Scottish history, time travel and Diana Gabaldon you will enjoy "Son of the Sword". I had never heard of J Ardian Lee before I pickup up this book and now I can't get the main character, Dylan out of my mind! Please Ardian write more about Dylan!!!It all starts out in modern day Tennessee, when Dylan Matheson a Scottish history buff and teacher of martial arts and swordfighting attends the local Scottish Highland games. At the games he handles an antique broadsword and through the magic of a fairy is transported back to Scotland around the time of the first Jacobite uprising, 1713. It appears that the fairy believes that Dylan is the hero that can save Clan Matheson and ultimately bring success to the Jacobite uprising. But can he change history when it takes all of his skills plus a bit of fairy help just to survive? Adrian brings the reality of 18th century life,the hardships, the dangers and of course love to a book that is difficult to put down. What I wouldn't give to meet a man like Dylan! Read the book and let me know what you think!