The Five Elements [NOOK Book]

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Aaron--scholar, alchemist, and sorcerer's apprentice--wants nothing more than to study his tomes, perform his experiments, and spend time with his closest friend, Shanna. Substitute the occasional romp about the city for the books and plenty of games of crutchit for the smelly alchemicals, and Shanna is just fine with that too.

Their routines--and their lives--are thrown into chaos when an elemental attack is launched against their home. Aaron...
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The Five Elements

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Overview

Aaron--scholar, alchemist, and sorcerer's apprentice--wants nothing more than to study his tomes, perform his experiments, and spend time with his closest friend, Shanna. Substitute the occasional romp about the city for the books and plenty of games of crutchit for the smelly alchemicals, and Shanna is just fine with that too.

Their routines--and their lives--are thrown into chaos when an elemental attack is launched against their home. Aaron thinks Shanna killed, while Aaron himself is forced to flee for his life. For Shanna, who survives that fateful night, the greatest adventure of her life is about to begin. Only the worst of nightmares awaits Aaron: pursued by dwarves, hell hounds, and a demon who will not stop until he is dead, the only thing keeping him alive is his own resourcefulness and an eslar mercenary whose reputation as a killer might make him the worst threat of all.

Though Aaron and Shanna travel different paths, their purpose is joined when they individually learn of the mysterious Fifth Element. Shanna sees it as the final piece in the puzzle that is her destiny. To Aaron's logical mind, it is an impossible ambiguity. Whatever the answer, the Fifth Element draws them back together and into a final confrontation not as allies, but as adversaries.
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Editorial Reviews

Fantasy Review Barn - Pauline Ross
[A] dizzying array of twists and turns, to the point that I had no idea what was going to happen next, or who was a good guy and who was a villain. All the characters have depth and behave believably. Aaron in particular is a terrific character, both immature yet intelligent and enterprising, perfectly aligned with his age. I absolutely loved his ability to approach any problem in a logical, scientific way. This is so refreshing in fantasy, which all too often turns to magic at such moments.
Ritesh Kala's Book Reviews - Ritesh Kala
I loved the story and it was the perfect combination of elemental magic and adventure.
IndieBookBlogger - Scott Poe
The elemental magic system was uniquely done. A fine read for people looking for fantasy that is a quick high quality read.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012692610
  • Publisher: Umberland Press
  • Publication date: 5/5/2013
  • Series: The Alchemancer , #1
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 343
  • Sales rank: 292,891
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

Scott Marlowe divides his time between writing fiction, mountain biking, and designing software systems for the accounting and medical industries. He currently lives in Texas with his wife and two crazy dogs.

You can find more information about Scott online at scottmarlowe.com or visit worldofuhl.com to explore the world in which he sets his novels.
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  • Posted April 27, 2012

    There isn't a lot to dislike here--characters you can relate to,

    There isn't a lot to dislike here--characters you can relate to, plenty of action, and a story that moves along at a mostly rapid pace. The author does a nice job of introducing Aaron and Shanna before he puts them through the wringer. I liked many of the secondary characters, though I'd have to say I liked Shanna the best. She's strong and knows how to fend for herself, but has plenty of flaws, too. It's fun watching her come into her own and while I wanted her to do the right thing, I think she shows just how human she is by some of her choices.

    If I have any complaint it's that the development of Ensel Rhe fell a little short. He's a bit of Elric wrapped up with Drizzt on the surface, but he's not explored too much except for at the very end. His role is reduced mostly to helping Aaron, but I think the character has a lot more potential than that, especially as the series continues.

    Overall, a fun read. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 25, 2013

    Wonderful read!

    Wonderful read!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 6, 2012

    The Five Elements is a fairly straightforward fantasy novel. Th

    The Five Elements is a fairly straightforward fantasy novel. The alchemy part of the book is intriguing and the fact that Aaron is studying with a master was a huge plus for me. The story has some familiar aspects, such as two friends from a similar background being separated by tragedy thinking the other dead. Aaron's companion on his journey was an excellent character in the eslar mercenary.

    There were a few parts of the story that I thought dragged a little bit, but on the whole the book was very enjoyable. The characters were done well and the elemental magic system was uniquely done. This book is a fine read for people looking for a fantasy that is a quick high quality read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    Posted December 18, 2012

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