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They won that fight at a terrible price, and now, five years later, The Seer finds Stan still picking up the pieces of his shattered life. Are his daughter's disturbing visions of the future a lifesaving gift, or a curse that will draw him once again into the shadowy world of dreams and imagination, back into a war he can't hope to win?
In this sequel to The Muse, several years have gone by since the first book, and Stan and Charity’s daughter Hannah is now a teenager. She’s having prophetic dreams but doesn’t remember them until the last minute, just before catastrophe strikes. Meanwhile, Stan is worried about his daughter and about the dreams he’s having of Leila, the evil woman who tried to suck him and his friends into their own imaginations years ago.
As expected, this was an entertaining read. I enjoy Fred Warren’s characters very much. They are all unique and, many of them, true geeks. I love that! This story read like a novel for teens at times, since half the book was from Hannah’s point of view. And it had a bit of a dark and teenage angsty tone because of that. There wasn’t as much time spent with the writer’s group this time, which I missed. But the story offered some surprising twists that tied in with book one. All in all, a really good book. If you haven’t read Fred Warren’s books before, start with The Muse. It’s good stuff.
Kerry_Nietz
Posted December 1, 2011
"The Seer" is a worthy follow-up to Fred Warren's first novel, "The Muse." Fred is a great storyteller, and his skill is on full display here. This time the focus is primarily on Stan (the hero from the first book), his daughter Hannah, and her new friend, Cassie. The first book had consequences that Stan and Hannah are still dealing with, which by definition makes the tone of this novel more poignant. Darker. Then there are those visions that Hannah is having... "The Seer" was a lightning-fast read for me. There was always just enough action or intrigue to keep the pages turning. I had a similar experience with the first book. These stories really are like something you'd see on a fantasy version of "The Twilight Zone." Fast-paced and fun until the end. The only criticism I have is that there were places in the book that could've used a bit more upfront description of the surroundings. (The ice rink comes to mind.) Just enough to turn the lights on for the reader. I also missed some of humor from the first book. Like I said, "The Seer" is a bit darker. I also understand that it probably had to be. Overall, "The Seer" is another fun read from Mr. Warren. I'm looking forward to whatever comes next!
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They won that fight at a terrible price, and now, five years later, The Seer finds Stan still picking up the pieces of his shattered life. Are his daughter's disturbing visions of the future a lifesaving gift, or a curse that will ...