The light of eidon by karen hancock overview the first novel in a new dynamic series follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headintheclouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. Her allegories are illuminating, accurate to biblical truth and very creative. Book of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and self a search that will transform him from a sickly, head in the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage set in a world of. The light of eidon is more fantasy than allegory, but spiritual truths abound. Karen hancock books list of books by author karen hancock. Jul 08, 2015 i moved out, ive made a recording of one of the book series that we never finished. Oct 26, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Abramm kalladorne has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becoming worthy to touch and tend the sacred flames of eidon, and he.
Karen hancock, randall ingermanson, and michael warden are leading the way to see that this changes. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and. The next few weeks will feature one of my and my husbands favourite series of novels called legends of the guardian king by karen hancock. Her first two novels, arena and the light of eidon, won the christy award for. Its dark, grim, sometimes bloody, but ultimately imbued with an essential spirituality that places it on a far different plane than runofthemill fantasy. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headin the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. Jan 23, 2016 i found what i was looking for in the light of eidon, by karen hancock. Learn more about light of eidon in the southeastern libraries cooperating digital collection. Hancocks first novel, arena, was a wonderfully rendered allegory, full of interesting characters, landscapes, and inner struggles. She graduated from the university of arizona with bachelors degrees in biology and wildlife biology. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headintheclouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. One such writing was the story of how the light of eidon sold. Learn more about light of eidon in the tulsa citycounty library digital collection.
The second book in the series is the shadow within. It reads like a good historical novel wellresearched settings, cultures, and customs, tight plot, polished writing, multidimensional characters, excellent dialogue. Abramm kalladorne has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becoming worthy to touch and tend the sacred flames of eidon, and he expects to be blessed for his devotion and sacrifice. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Karen hancock has won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena and the first three books in the legends of the guardianking series, the light of eidon, the shadow within, and shadow over kiriath. Karen hancock doesnt just tell a tale, she takes abramm on a search for truth.
The series is the legends of the guardianking by karen hancock, and the first book is the light of eidon. See all books authored by karen hancock, including light of eidon, and the shadow within, and more on. Light of eidon has the heart of jrr tolkien, the flare of terry brooks, the adventure of tom clancy, and the sense of destiny of the star wars saga. The light of eidon is just exquisitely rendered fantasy that keeps you turning the pages deep into the night. Hancock s first novel, arena, was a wonderfully rendered allegory, full of interesting characters, landscapes, and inner struggles. Karen hancock is a graduate of the university of arizona with bachelors degrees in biology and wildlife biology. Author karen hancocks complete list of books and series in order, with the latest.
In light of the special ebook offer bethany house has this month on that book, as well as the recent repackage, rerelease of my first novel arena, i thought now might be an appropriate time to revisit those. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Abramm, the fifth son of the king of kiriath, has little chance of ever becoming. Light of eidon the writing diary of novelist karen hancock. Winner of the 2004 christy award for christian fantasy a beacon in a strong new line. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. I moved out, ive made a recording of one of the book series that we never finished. It certainly baffles young abramm kalladorne, hancocks hero. Karen hancock is a christian science fiction and fantasy author who currently. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient, mistbound cities, his journey. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient mistbound cities, the light of eidon is the first. For a while, hancocks novel seems like a gladitorial epic, but then eidon, or jesus.
In the light of eidon, she begins a fantasy series called legends of the guardian king that is more clearly a christian allegory but is so crisscrossed with subplots and deceit that exactly where the light of eidon shines may baffle the reader. The light of eidon by karen hancock overview the first novel in a new dynamic series follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headin the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. The light of eidon is a book one that sadly does not make one want to reach for book two. Click to read more about the light of eidon by karen hancock. Light of eidon has the heart of jrr tolkien, the flare of terry brooks, the adventure of tom clancy. Karen hancock has won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena and the first three books in the legends of the guardianking series, the light of. I found what i was looking for in the light of eidon, by karen hancock. Karen hancock on the eve of taking the vows to become tender of the sacred flames of eidon, abramm is betrayed by his spiritual mentor and sold into slavery by his brothers, where he is forced to compete as a. Light of eidon southeastern libraries cooperating overdrive. It certainly baffles young abramm kalladorne, hancock s hero. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Light of eidon speaks to anyone who has faced a seemingly hopeless situation, where god feels the universe away, and those who do evil seem to have all the control.
Sep 25, 2012 continuing my series highlighting the first book in my legends of the guardian king series, the light of eidon, i thought today id draw your attention to the scrapbook i developed for it, similar to the one i did for arena. Book one of a quartet ought to draw in a reader, so that book two is in hand just as the last page of the first volume is being turned. The light of eidon i must say the first few chapters of this book started interesting but slow but after chapter 5 its starts to get live. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1 by karen. Continuing my series highlighting the first book in my legends of the guardian king series, the light of eidon, i thought today id draw your attention to the scrapbook i developed for it, similar to the one i did for arena. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Eldrin finds out his brother raynen was telling the truth the mataio are just using him and dont really worship eidon at all. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient mistbound cities, the light of eidon is the first volume of the new epic series, legends of the guardianking. Winner of the 2004 christy award for christian fantasy. The shadow within book by karen hancock thriftbooks. In light of the special e book offer bethany house has this month on that book, as well as the recent repackage, rerelease of my first novel arena, i thought now might be an appropriate time to revisit those golden days when i was a newly published novelist. I enjoyed her characters and how they came from so many viewpoints. She graduated from the university of arizona with bachelors degrees in.
The lead protagonists seem real especially as their feelings grow for one another. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1 by karen hancock book cover, description, publication history. Legends of the guardian king book 3 karen hancock has created a beautiful and powerful fantasy series that continues to win new readers and remind them of who holds their hopes and victories in his hands. Karen hancock provides a powerful parable that will send the audience seeking other works such as her tremendous fantasy with a message the light of eidon. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1 karen hancock on. Light of eidon by karen hancock was published by baker book house usa in july 2003 and is our 33380th best seller. A topnotch, satisfying adventure with great twists and turns and in no way predictable. Light of eidon speaks to anyone who has faced a seemingly hopeless situation, where god feels the universe away. Abramm has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becomi. She skillfully creates an unknown world and gives it the history and culture needed to draw the reader into the world she created.
Karen hancock is the author of the light of eidon 3. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from. Jul 01, 2003 karen hancock, randall ingermanson, and michael warden are leading the way to see that this changes. Karen hancock has made a significant contribution to the genre of christian fantasy with her novel, light of eidon. May 01, 2002 karen hancock won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena, the light of eidon, the shadow within, andshadow over kiriath. Karen hancock won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena, the light of eidon, the shadow within, andshadow over kiriath. Hey, didja know that karen hancock won the christy award for excellence in christian fiction given at the annual cba convention in 2003 for arena, again in 2004 for light of eidon, and just this past july 7th, won for the third time for shadow within. Light of eidon by karen hancock, 9780764227943, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and self a search that will transform him from a sickly, head in the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage set in a world of swords and. Karen hancock combines high fantasy with christian allegory in light of eidon, the first book in her legends of the guardianking saga although abramm kalladorne is a prince of keriath, he has spent eight years since the age of preparing to enter religious life as a guardian of the holy flames of eidon. A goodsized novel with 43 chapters, this book had a lot to offer me and hit the spot. Buy a cheap copy of light of eidon book by karen hancock. When the oppressed masses rally around his success, he discovers his suffering has molded him into something greater than he ever thought possibleto serve a purpose he never imagined.
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