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The King Who Wanted to Live Forever  by DADGAD 3 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/15/2010
I recognize Daeron so far. Now to see who else turns up.

Sounds as if this guy is far too much into expediency! Maybe he needs to be deposed!

CeleritasReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/23/2009
Holy Elbereth, this has to be one of the best Middle-earth/Real World/Christianity fusions I have ever read. Honestly most of the power came from the sheer novelty and creepiness of the Herod/Santa idea, but the touches of elves and wizards were also lovely.

What a nice throwback to the old Christmas tradition of ghost stories!

Author Reply: Thanks for the review, Celeritas. We have a good tradition of ghost stories here in Scotland, but much of the inspiration from this one came from Charles Causley's poem. Its been put to music and I have a great version but the British folk duo Show of Hands.
All the best for 2010! Dadgad

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 12/23/2009
Wow! Powerful and amusing, dark and yet hopeful at the same time.

I had no trouble spotting the familiar characters, but I have to say, I loved the hinted-at identity of the Wise ones...

This was just marvelous, and it should be a lesson to some-- who would probably not listen.

Author Reply: Thanks for the review, Dreamflower. Lets hope the right people listen to the right things in 2010.
best regards, Dadgad.

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