A Call to Arms

by Thomas K. Martin

Book Overview

Returning to his modern-day life as an everyday college student, Steve Wilkinson, alias the Dreamer, is unaware that he is followed by the evil wizard Belevairn, who hopes to obtain modern weaponry to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0441002420
• ISBN13: 9780441002429
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Ace Books
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Superb Ending to a Fabulous Trilogy!

This is the third and, unfortunately, final book in the Steve Wilkinson Dreamer series. Steve has just returned to Quarin after killing Belevairn on Earth. Sadly, he was not in time to stop a tank and several trucks of ammunition from being transported to Quarin. He knows that Earth's techologically advanced weapons will decimate the medieval land. He isn't sure what he can do to help, but he knows that he has to try. Steve fulfills part of the prophecy by accidentally killing the Dark Queen with some rocket launchers while he tries to escape her fortress. From there, he immediately sets out to find Erelvar, because he know that he will be leading the resistance, and finds that Erelvar's city has been leveled by the tank or "the Dragon." But, Erelvar and his allies are still ready to fight. Steve uses his knowledge, personality, as well as his power as the Dreamer of prophecy to help save the world of Quarin.This book is absolutely action packed and is a very fast, easy read. Readers will immediately indentify with Steve and will be cheering him on all the way. Yes, he does have great powers, but he is still a man and he has a man's weaknesses and a great sense of humor. He is just an unassuming, normal kind of guy who still can't really understand how he ended up doing all of this. Steve is the most fully-fleshed out character, but readers will enjoy learning what happened to other characters from A Two-Edged Sword. Martin has beautifully described the different lands that Steve chances upon and the differences between the character races. I especially enjoyed Steve's interaction with the Olvir (an elvish-type race) and their rituals including the Way of Parting. This ritual enables the dead to come back for a day to say goodbye to their loved ones through the use of a living "host."My only complaint with the book is that many of the characters displayed hitherto unknown powers near the book. They were very cool powers and not typical magical gifts, but I kind of felt as if Martin were pulling them out randomly to finish the book off. Still, it was a nice ending and sets the trilogy up for another sequel. I am hoping that one day we will get one...

A Cross-over Story that Works

Most stories that involve someone from 'Real Life' going to another world, having adventures there, and coming back are not very good; some are downright awful. This book, the final book of the trilogy involving Steve "the Dreamer" Wilkinson, manages to succeed where so many others have failed.Both worlds are convincing and compelling. Steve is not some ultimate weapon -- rather, it is what he knows as much as his wits and courage that lead him on against the forces that are arrayed against him.I recommend this book, but also recommend that you read the first two books of the trilogy first, as this is not a stand-alone book.

great book

I guess the title of the review is not original but this really is a great book. This is the book that led me to buy the books to the Magelord trilogy. I just love the way that Steve just has a humorous way about him, even in a battle. The only complaint I have is that I got this book! That means that I didn't get to read the first two books and that I would probably never get to read it because it's out of stock or whatever! Well enough complainning. If you love fantasy and just want to have a good time, then get this book. You might get annoyed that you can't read the whole thing but you would definately be missing something if you don't read it. I read alot and I'm very picky so if I like something then I like it. It is well written, the world itself seems real, and it makes you feel like it really could happen and you don't want to put this book down.

The Dreamer's Return

You have to hand it to Steve. He holds up damned well under fire. Good thing, because he's under fire a heck of a lot in this book. The time has come to fulfill the prophecy of the Dreamer. But the prophecy has two arms, and things don't always look like they will go the way that Steve wants and needs them to go. And when the gods themselves are interfering left and right, nothing is certain. All in all, a delightful romp back to Delgroth. Mr. Martin's wonderful attention to details really pull the reader into the story.