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The Daemon Prism (The Collegia Magica) Kindle Edition

by Carol Berg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
A blind mage teams up with an unlikely ally to save a friend and the world in this quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy adventure by the author of The Soul Mirror.
 
Indicted for crimes against the living and the dead, Dante the necromancer has become the most hated man in Sabria. Becoming blind by his enemy’s cruel vengeance only exacerbates his situation. These days, his only comfort is time spent with his student, Anne de Vernase, passing his knowledge on to her. But when her family greatly needs her, she must leave Dante.
 
Then a retired soldier, haunted by powerful dreams, seeks out Dante’s help. Seeing a magical puzzle to solve and a chance to redeem himself, Dante offers his services—even though he senses the man’s plea hides something far more sinister. Soon the blind mage embarks on a mad journey with an unlikely ally beside him. Together they must rescue a former companion from a hellish demise that could raise a destructive cataclysm greater than any war their world has ever seen . . .
 
“An amazingly complex and rewarding story, The Daemon Prince is certain to reward the devoted students of the Collegia Magica trilogy.” —Booklist
 
“Enthralling and not to be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“This rousing and complex good-against-evil battle concludes Berg’s voluminous quasi-Renaissance epic fantasy trilogy. . . . [Berg’s] insight into the nature of human good and evil, the constantly ebbing and flowing relationships among lovers and friends . . . consistently raises this novel above sword-and-sorcery routine.” —Publishers Weekly
 
“Filled with action and feeling as if it occurs in a Berg version of the Age of Reason; fans will appreciate this stupendous story.” —Alternative Worlds
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    Collegia Magica
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D933VVXC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy (August 27, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 601 pages
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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Who would ever imagine that someone who majored in math so she wouldn't have to write papers would produce fifteen epic fantasy novels? I tell people that writing is "the hobby that ate my life." I grew up in Texas in a family of teachers, musicians, and railroad men, taught math for a while, but worked as a software engineer for much longer. I have degrees in mathematics from Rice University and computer science from the University of Colorado. I live, camp, hike, and bike with my husband in the Colorado Rockies. My books have won the Prism Award, the Geffen Award, and multiple Colorado Book Awards. I was truly honored and humbled when my duology, Flesh and Spirit and Breath and Bone, was awarded the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature. My name now sits on a list with the very authors whose works sit on my bookshelves: Tolkien, McKillip, Le Guin, Anderson, Kushner, et al. Join me on Facebook (Carol Berg) or visit me on the web at [http://www.carolberg.com] or [ http://www.facebook.com/carolberg].

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Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable. They appreciate the well-developed characters and their connections to one another. The plot is described as compelling, complex, and epic. Readers praise the writing style as excellent and praise the fast-paced and exciting narrative. The book features poignant interpersonal relationships and deep loyalty among its characters.

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Customers find the book engaging and worth reading. They enjoy the first two books and find the third one satisfying. Readers mention it's worth reading in order.

"...gone on to help the kingdom in the second book, while remaining an intriguing, enigmatic and complex character who is not all that likable...." Read more

"...The book is darkly original, the plot compelling. It kept my attention when the main characters were isolated from friends and allies, beset by..." Read more

"...Dante's story is dark, heartbreaking at times, and very, very satisfying. In this book, Dante is upset that Anne has departed their home...." Read more

"...for this book was fast paced and exciting, very complex and well worth the wait...." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"10 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters engaging and connectable, with Dante the Mage being the most enigmatic.

"...in the second book, while remaining an intriguing, enigmatic and complex character who is not all that likable...." Read more

"...At times, I loved it. I loved the friendship, the care, the characters had for each other. The book is darkly original, the plot compelling...." Read more

"...It is such a lush narrative, the characters so rich and so beautiful...." Read more

"...There are almost too many villains, some of them left over from the first two fantasies in this series, but others who are completely new...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the compelling plot and narrative. They find the book a satisfying conclusion to the series with lots of action and no dull moments. Readers describe the book as an intricately plotted historical fantasy with magic and poignant moments.

"...highly recommend the trilogy and this final book to any lover of good fantasy." Read more

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"...Dante's story is dark, heartbreaking at times, and very, very satisfying. In this book, Dante is upset that Anne has departed their home...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the writing style. They say the author writes well and has excellent prose.

"...However, Berg still writes like a dream...." Read more

"...more well-drawn characters, and continues to display Berg's excellent prose, something in short supply recently. Read these books!" Read more

"A very interesting book. The third in the series. Carol Berg knows how to write!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the poignant interpersonal relationships in the book. They appreciate the characters' deep loyalty to each other, even though the story is dark and heartbreaking at times.

"...I liked it very much. At times, I loved it. I loved the friendship, the care, the characters had for each other...." Read more

"...Dante's story is dark, heartbreaking at times, and very, very satisfying. In this book, Dante is upset that Anne has departed their home...." Read more

"...We learn his fears, his weaknesses, self-doubt and his deep loyalty to his friends. He begins to fear that he is truly evil...." Read more

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  • April
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, Perilous, Satisfying Conclusion to Collegia Magica Trilogy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012
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    This tale, told primarily from the point of view of the mage Dante, cannot fail to please those who have read and enjoyed the first two books. Dante has aided the quiet but effective Portier in the first book, gone on to help the kingdom in the second book, while remaining an intriguing, enigmatic and complex character who is not all that likable. He's left blinded, alone, and as irascible as ever when his student Anne, leaves to tend to her ailing father. But a soldier troubled by dreams that make his life unlivable seeks out Dante as the only one who might be able to help him, and that send the plot rolling with greater and greater speed into dangers that threaten the world, both the living and the dead, and Dante's own soul and sanity.

    The troubles are rooted in the problems of the first two books, but they are new plots and new horrors. Magic has been dying, through the rise of science and religion and the abuses of magic that have made people despise it. Dante has enemies everywhere. All the worst rumors imaginable are laid at his feet. A zealot in the church seeks to capture him, try him, and burn him, despite the king's pardon. The aristocracy and the conventional mages despise him for his low birth and rough manners and his non-collegia learning. Or, at least some of them do, because several of Dante's very few friends are aristocratic and collegia-trained. Dante's worst enemy is often Dante himself, and he knows it. And, as he seeks to find a mysterious woman who can control dreams and claims to have a jewel that will grant great power that she will give to the one that frees her, his actions lead him to believe that he might have a dark role to play in the destruction he seeks to prevent.

    It is worth reading the three books in order. Ends are tied up that and events unfold that will have greater meaning for those who know the characters' whole story. I would highly recommend the trilogy and this final book to any lover of good fantasy.
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  • Mary Soon Lee
    4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it very much. At times, I loved it.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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    This is the final book in Carol Berg's Collegia Magica fantasy trilogy. I liked it very much. At times, I loved it. I loved the friendship, the care, the characters had for each other. The book is darkly original, the plot compelling. It kept my attention when the main characters were isolated from friends and allies, beset by enemies and difficulties. But it was when two or more friends came together that I loved it.

    Deep friendships are perhaps what I most like to read about.... The friendship between Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin anchored Patrick O'Brian's superb twenty-book-long naval series for me. The friendship between Seregil and Alec and Micum delighted me in Lynn Flewelling's Nightrunner books. Likewise, Carol Berg creates friendships that captivate me, both in this Collegia Magica trilogy and in others of her books. But I craved more time seeing those friendships in play.
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  • Sunfrost
    5.0 out of 5 stars complex and epic
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2012
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    This is Dante the sorceror's book, and considering how the last book ended, I was very eager to see what happened to him. Dante's story is dark, heartbreaking at times, and very, very satisfying.

    In this book, Dante is upset that Anne has departed their home. So, when the chance to begin a new magical investigation comes, he takes it up with his usual intense fervor and curiosity. This new puzzle comes in the form of a magical dream that has plagued an ex-soldier for years. It is troubling, to be sure, but it doesn't seem like a big deal, right? Well, in the course of investigating the mysterious dream, everything goes from bad to pretty darn bad. Dante has to leave his home; travel back to his birthplace; and reconnect with his past. And with his bad history and reputation, it seems like everybody is out to get him. Temple followers want him tried for his crimes of necromancy, common people hate magic and him--even the divine influences seem set against him.

    Dante sets out on his journey to save a friend, but along the way he learns things about himself that are troubling. He is always in danger, but he is also dangerous. Plenty of bad things occur. A dream turns into many bad dreams, magical gems are used for evil, whispers of demons and the end of the world are pointedly aimed at him. Some of his own actions make him afraid of himself. And Dante, so gifted and full of potential, begins to unravel. This is the story of a enigmatic, genius spellcaster who slowly starts to go mad, who begins to fight himself to save the things he loves the most, the very things that define him. Who has to face the most terrifying thing of all: the future.

    This is also the story of the unusual friends who care for him and set out on his trail. They have to decide to whether to trust him or not, and also figure out just what the heck he is up to (never an easy task). We get Anne's point of view, as well as Portier's and Ilario's. Ilario is my favorite supporting character by far, and Andero and Rhea are my favorite new characters. The world is rich and very complex, particularly the mythology. I admit I got lost on the background mythos at a couple of points, so I would recommend re-reading the first two books before starting this one. The latter parts of the book and the ending--some parts were very sad, but some parts were happier. Overall, a very good book to read. And oh, if Carol Berg ever wanted to write more about the characters and this world, I'd be rabid for that story.
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  • okplains
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2012
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    Finishing this book was bittersweet for two reasons: 1) I have no more Carol Berg books to read until she writes another and 2) I will miss Dante, Anne, Portier, and all the other characters that made this series come to life.

    The plot for this book was fast paced and exciting, very complex and well worth the wait. I have enjoyed seeing Dante emotionally tortured by this author, as she does it so very well. This has been one of my favorites series of all time. While I too am a fan of a little more romance, I think the simplicity was perfect for the conclusion of this series. I can't wait to see what this author has planned next!

    ***Added 8-9-15*** Just re-read this series after 3 years and I want to start it all over again. I can't believe there are only 28 reviews on this book. It is such a lush narrative, the characters so rich and so beautiful. If you find half as much pleasure in this book as I did, please, please leave a review for the author!
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  • Sylvia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superbe
    Reviewed in France on March 25, 2012
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    Ce dernier tome de la trilogie "Collegia Magica" est très réussi. Cette fois le vrai héros est Dante. Dante, prêt à toutes les aventures, même les plus dangereuses, pour assouvir sa soif de magie. Dante, le plus grand magicien qu'on ait vu depuis très très longtemps... L'histoire est fascinante, et même si on sait maintenant que le magicien est assez fort pour ne pas basculer vers le Mal, on ne peut s'empêcher de craindre pour son âme et sa santé mentale.

    Le changement fréquent de narrateur vers la fin du livre nous oblige à une certaine gymnastique du cerveau, mais il en faudrait davantage pour gâcher notre plaisir! Comme d'habitude chez Carol Berg, la fin est absolument superbe, positive, pleine d'espoir. Une très belle trilogie vraiment, très bien écrite et extrêmement cohérente du début à la fin. Un grand plaisir.
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  • Richard Pipe
    3.0 out of 5 stars Some reservations...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2013
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    Generally a good book, and a reasonable conclusion to the series (if slightly weaker the other two). If you've read The Spirit Lens and The Soul Mirror, by all means finish the series – you shouldn't be upset by it, but OH GOD THE COVER.

    I've heard that Carol Berg wasn't pleased with the cover art for any of the books, and if true, I can certainly understand why. As you can probably guess, that's supposed to be Dante. Well, if that matches ANYONE'S mental image of Dante by this point, I would be astounded.

    I recommend getting an opaque dust cover. Or just rip the thing off – respect to literature be damned.
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  • Silvermoon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Une bonne fin de trilogie
    Reviewed in France on October 23, 2014
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    J'ai failli me laisser influencer par les lecteurs déçus qui conseillaient d'arrêter la lecture au volume précédent. Je suis contente de n'avoir pas suivi le conseil, même si je note un peu en-dessous du volet 2 (rythme plus inégal, la fin me laisse un sentiment mitigé).

    L'histoire tourne essentiellement - mais pas exclusivement - autour de Dante, et c'est un personnage qu'on a du mal a aimer. Mais il est complexe, fascinant même, et cela nous change des héros beaux et débordants de qualités. La suite de l'histoire est très prenante, bien que parfois un peu difficile à suivre.

    Je conseille vivement d'aller au bout de cette trilogie.
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