The Divine Talisman

by Eldon Thompson

Book Overview

To protect his people from the demonic Illysp, Torin, king of Alson, made the ultimate sacrifice. Now his best friend and his former love seek to salvage the shattered lands beyond their borders.But a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060741546
• ISBN13: 9780060741549
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great story

This book was an exelent culmination of the triology. Like the previous ones, Divine Talisman was full of battles, blood and gore, magic, and enless suffering for the main characters. Overall the story was creative, entertaining, powerful, and kept me glued to the pages the whole time. However, I was disappointed that one important character from the first book did not appear and also at the book's bittersweet ending. These three books connect us so intensely with the main character's emotions and dreams that it felt wrong that the author left his life unresolved and purposeless. Anyways, it was still one of the best fantasy series I've read and I highly recommend it!

exhilarating good vs. evil fantasy

On the island continent of Pentania, to save his people, former mushroom farmer, King Torin of Alson, the bearer of the legendary Crimson Sword, sacrificed himself. However his death bought time for his people to unite the country against the horde of the evil Illysp, but the capital is divided into warring factions grasping for power; civil war is imminent at a time when the Illysp send their even more malevolent once dead Illychar to destroy and recruit all in their path. Adding to the certainty of defeat, death, and reincarnation as a mindless evil Illychar, is the only symbol of hope, the Crimson Sword which is lost. No one is aware that Itz lar Thrakkon "the Boundless One" Illychar has possessed Torin's body; obtaining his memories. The final hope resides with the half-breed daughter of the last Vandari elf; this half-elven Annleia must defeat Thrakkon and beg the all knowledgeable Dragon God Ravar to reveal how to vanquish the Illysp if there is a way; three impossible tasks. The final tale in The Legend of Asahiel saga (see THE CRIMSON SWORD and THE OBSIDIAN KEY) is an exhilarating good vs. evil fantasy with a marvelous twist, the fate of Torin that provides freshness to the typical quest saga that is much of the makeup of this thriller. The story line is fast-paced as Annleia becomes the last resort hero with no chance of success at achieving any of her BHAGs let alone all three. Fans of the series will appreciate this fine entry but new readers would be better suited to read the previous books, especially THE OBSIDIAN KEY, to better understand how things got so desperate on Pentania. Harriet Klausner

3rd in the Legend of Asahie

After sacrificing himself for his friends, Torin has now become possessed by the evil Illysp. And with the Crimson Sword in their control, the Illysp become nearly invincible. The only hope for the land lies in the hands of the half-elf Annleia, who appeals to a higher power in order to discover how to defeat the Illysp. This third novel is the most exciting and action-packed yet. With the events culminating, the odds seem insurmountable. As even the most trusted of friends could be hosts to the enemy, it becomes harder for the characters to know who has or has not been possessed. Over the course of the three novels, Torin gains friends, a fiancé, a magical sword, becomes king; and then, looses it all. Even his own body, when the Boundless One possesses him. More enemies, means more battles; and Thompson doesn't skimp on the violent details. A fantasy story of epic proportions, The Divine Talisman is a wonderful conclusion to a tale of destiny, friendship, love, and sacrifice. Fans of the fantasy genre will definitely enjoy this trilogy.

just amazing the best one of the series

this book has so many battles and war and just somes up evething almost. the best book in the series just great if you read the other 2 books you will enjoy this book alot.