Publishing information: 14, 647 words (apporximate) Free at Smashmouth
Publisher: Smashmouth
ISBN 10: N/A
ISBN 13: N/A
Standalone
Copy: Given by Author: free copy at Smashmouth
Reviewer: Tyson
Synopsis: "The Thief Who Spat In Luck's Good Eye is a free, stand-alone novella that introduces readers to the characters and the world of THAGOTH, the Del Rey Digital first novel competition winner published by Random House:
In the proud tradition of Fritz Leiber’s Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser comes a new team of daring, quick-witted heroes in a swashbuckling sword and sorcery adventure. . . .
Amra is a thief with morals—she won’t steal from anyone poorer than she is. Fortunately, anybody that poor generally doesn’t have much worth stealing! Holgren is a mage with a distaste for magic and a soul bartered away to dark powers who will transport him to an eternity of torment on the instant of his death. Together they embark on a quest for the fabled city of Thagoth, where the secret of immortality is rumored to be hidden.
But Amra and Holgren aren’t the only ones after the secret. Many others seek to utilize the hidden magic for their own twisted ends. And waiting in the ruined city with dark plans for the world are the twin gods Tha-Agoth and Athagos, a brother and sister whose illicit passion is as destructive and vengeful as they are.
Now, as potent sorceries clash in a violent struggle for dominion over all that lives, Amra and Holgren face a choice between the unthinkable and the unbearable—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. . . ."
In the proud tradition of Fritz Leiber’s Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser comes a new team of daring, quick-witted heroes in a swashbuckling sword and sorcery adventure. . . .
Amra is a thief with morals—she won’t steal from anyone poorer than she is. Fortunately, anybody that poor generally doesn’t have much worth stealing! Holgren is a mage with a distaste for magic and a soul bartered away to dark powers who will transport him to an eternity of torment on the instant of his death. Together they embark on a quest for the fabled city of Thagoth, where the secret of immortality is rumored to be hidden.
But Amra and Holgren aren’t the only ones after the secret. Many others seek to utilize the hidden magic for their own twisted ends. And waiting in the ruined city with dark plans for the world are the twin gods Tha-Agoth and Athagos, a brother and sister whose illicit passion is as destructive and vengeful as they are.
Now, as potent sorceries clash in a violent struggle for dominion over all that lives, Amra and Holgren face a choice between the unthinkable and the unbearable—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. . . ."
A little while ago I read and reviewed the anthology Flesh and Bone: Rise of the Necromancers and one short story that stood out from all the rest was Michael McClung's All the World's a Grave. So, when the author had another short story coming out he asked me to take a look at it. I am glad he did. The Thief Who Spat in Good Luck's Eye has a classical fantasy feel to it. A female thief and a quirky but powerful sorcerer teaming up to grab the ultimate prize. Everyone in the story is well written and seem real.
While the story is fairly quick to read it leaves you wanting more. McClung has an impressive ability to write compelling characters and a fast paced and action packed plot that never seems to let up. The only problem with this story is that it is far too short. Just when you find yourself hooked in to the world and the players it all comes to an end. While there may be more to come you just never know.
McClung has the ability to write a compelling story, it is just far too short for my liking. He needs to start writing full novels. When he does, there is no doubt that he will find himself on the bestsellers list. Highly recommended and since The Thief Who Spat in Luck's Good Eye is free, there is no reason not to download it and take a peek. To download click here.
Plot 9/10
Characters 9/10
Style 9/10
Overall 9/10
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