Roger Zelazny
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| Title | : | Trumps of Doom (The Chronicles of Amber #6) |
| Author | : | Roger Zelazny |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 184 pages |
| Published | : | August 1995 by Avon Books (first published May 1985) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy |
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Alternate cover for ISBN 0380896354 / 9780380896356Merle Corey is a brilliant young computer designer in San Francisco, but, he is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished prince of Amber, and heir to his father's wonderous powers. And, someone is determined to kill him. Now he will begin a desperate race through Shadow, not only to escape the mysterious force that threatens his life, but to protect the deadly secret that could destroy both his worlds.
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| Original Title: | Trumps of Doom |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Chronicles of Amber #6, Amber: The Merlin Cycle #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (1986) |
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Ratings: 4.06 From 13766 Users | 230 ReviewsCriticize Containing Books Trumps of Doom (The Chronicles of Amber #6)
Very much a reflection of Nine Princes In Amber, but I liked the more modern tone and I think it held the pace and suspense even better.Well, Random was definitely right about Ghostwheel being a dangerous creation. I wonder why Luke has been trying to kill Merlin. I'm certain their was more than what was stated within the novel. I also did not expect Merlin to wind up as a prisoner
This is copy number 38 of 400 signed numbered copies.
I've been reading the Chronicles of Amber straight through, and this book, number 6, is the best yet. I haven't read Zelazny's other work, but I get the feeling that he really grew as a writer over the years from the beginning of the Amber novels. Trumps of Doom, the beginning of the second series within the Chronicles, takes us on a new path, as we follow the son of Corwin, the narrator of the earlier books. As with the original series, we begin in our own Earth, and the first half of the book
If you read thus far, you know what to expect. A little predictable, but enjoyable nevertheless
Corwin's tale is over. Here there is a new narrator, a new story, and lots of new faces. Some people from the previous books make an appearance though. A seemingly normal guy was leading a seemingly normal life when he suddenly realized something abnormal. Every year on April 30 somebody was trying to kill him. At first the attempts were innocent enough (as far as murder attempts go), but when some supernatural forces appear our hero called Merle finally decided something was really off. He had
The first five Amber novels are the the best fantasy novels I've ever read, along with Tolkein's Lord of the Rings and the harry Potter novels. Zelazny's writing style is the hippest of the three. This book is the first of a new series, starring Corwin's son Merlin. This series was probably encouraged by the success of the original five, but it is not as good. It starts off well enough with this novel, but I think he started running out of ideas after a while.
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