Morrigans-cross

<p><p>as A Storm Rages, The Tale Of A Powerful Vampire's Lust For Destruction-and Of The Circle Of Six Charged By The Goddess Morrigan To Stop Her-begins. One Of The Chosen Is A Medieval Sorcerer Whose Quest Will Take Him Through Time-and Into The Arms Of A Woman Courageous Enough To Link Her Destiny To His Own.</p><h3>publishers Weekly</h3><p>this First Installment In Roberts's Paranormal Circle Trilogy (which Continues With Dance Of The Gods And Valley Of Silence) Starts Off Like A Storybook, With An Old Irishman Gearing Up To Weave A Fantastical Tale Of Vampires, Witches, Sorcerers, Shape-shifters And Time Travel. Hill Lends The Irishman A Gruff, Lilting Tone Befitting His Role, But As The Story Adopts A Life Of Its Own-with More Characters Joining The Mix And The Dialogue Taking On A Snappier Edge-his Narration Falls Short. For The Handsome And Commanding Sorcerer Hoyt Mac Cionaith, Who's Charged With Gathering A Band Of Six To Battle A Power-hungry Vampiress, Hill Employs A Deep, Growly Voice That Evokes Images Of Ogres Rather Than Sexy Men. In Stark Contrast, His Female Characterizations Are Muted And Ultra-feminine, Which Suits The Soft-spoken Scholar Who Eventually Joins Hoyt's Troupe But Not Hoyt's No-nonsense Counterpart, The Beautiful Witch Glenna. Although These Flaws-and An Occasional Slowness In Pace-won't Stop Listeners Mid-track, They Sap A Touch Of Magic From What Is Otherwise An Enchanting Tale. Simultaneous Release With The Jove Paperback (reviews, July 17). (sept.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.</p>