The Traitor Game - B.R. Collins

Michael and Francis never got along with others. Both stand-offish, they formed a friendship built upon their avoidance of others. And from that frienship came Evgard. Evgard was their secret fantasy, their escape, and Michael's everything. So when he finds a note in his locker revealing his secret, Michael flips. He begins to doubt if Francis is really his friend, or a traitor poking fun at him all along.

Interwoven in Michael's dilemma is the story of Argent, a resident of Evgard. After being captured by a sadistic duke, Argent forms a tentative friendship with the duke's son. As tension mounts and a chance for Argent to escape draws near, Argent must make the fateful decision between loyalty and becoming a traitor...

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REVIEW:

A masterful tale of fear, paranoia, and friendship. Collins draws Michael and Francis together like magnets to metal. His inner tale of Argent and his troubles adds to the struggle within Michael, cleverly voiced in the world of his own creation. 8/10

The Stowaway

R.A. & Geno Salvatore's The Stowaway is a part of the new Stone of Tymora series. One of the central characters is Drizzt Do'Urden, a dark elf who had his own series not too long ago. The Stowaway focuses on the life of Maimun. An orphan since birth, Maimun is plagued by the Stone of Tymora. Constantly on the move, Maimun is hunted by the demon Asbeel, who hopes to use the power of the stone for himself.

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REVIEW: Fun, exciting, and intriguing. The story is told in flashback fashion, reverting to the 'present time' in between phases of Maimun's life. A good style for its type. A good story filled with very interesting characters. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. 8/10