Once again, the Far World series produces a terrific cover for Land Keep, the second book in the series by J. Scott Savage.  Those who enjoyed the previous book will find more of the same type of fantasy.  Interesting characters appear and mysteries are partially solved.  This is not a standalone book and readers should be prepared for unanswered questions and not a lot of rehashing of material from the previous story…thank you, Mr. Savage.

This story certainly keeps the reader guessing.  Just when it seems everything is resolved, more intrigue and questions arise.  Some characters prove to be more trustworthy than others and the author does a great job of making it hard to know the difference.

The order of events in this book differs from the first one and as such, it adds surprising elements.  Don’t expect any more elaboration than this, because it would ruin the story.  Anyone who liked the previous book will enjoy this novel as well.  Those unfamiliar, but intrigued should pick up Water Keep and join the sundry characters in their adventures in Far World.

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Deseret Book

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore: Characters grab, bite, hit, shove and kick one another; report of character slitting another’s throat; characters set people and objects on fire with magic; characters use magic to cause pain; characters threaten to kill another; characters threaten and injure others with knives and swords; report of blood pouring from wounds; characters battle, two pages.

Sex/Nudity:  Non-married characters embrace and kiss on cheeks and lips.

Mature Subject Matter:

Death of friend

Alcohol / Drug Use:

None