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- Delicious Reading & the Cover Art was Wonderful too!
- a nice read with a wonderful hero
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- HIGHLY OVER-RATED. GREAT HERO RUINED BY LOUSY HEROINE.
- A great hero who deserves a better heroine
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The Darkest Knight
Gayle Callen
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A MYSTERIOUS RESCUER
Trained as a knight, yet sworn to the monastery, Reynold Welles had always lived by a strict code of honor. Yet the night he rescues beautiful Lady Katherine Berkeley from a treasonous kidnapper and an arranged marriage, he is captivated by the power of her enchanting loveliness. As she trembles within his protective embrace, he knows she is unaware of the fire she has ignited within him--a passion that burns with greater fury each day.
Though he is powerless against her innocent sensuality, Reynold is duty bound to bring the lady to the king, whose life may depend on the secret she holds. Yet when the dark knight discovers that Katherine is to be married, he is torn between doing his duty. . .or claiming Katherine as his won.
Customer Reviews:
Delicious Reading & the Cover Art was Wonderful too!.......2005-04-14
Envisioning the cover stud as Reynold in the story made me cheer that he chose not to make the church his vocation in the end. It would have been such a waste! Reynold's honor, and struggle to do what was right really touched a chord in me.
There was one too many gratuitous "almost-rape" scenes but the clever way Reynold had of saving Katherine from the first villain was inspired writing.
The mystery, betrayal, distrust and struggle to maintain vows to church and to her betrothed all wove together to make a compelling novel. The historical elements were good too. I have re-read this many times and highly recommend it to others.
a nice read with a wonderful hero.......2002-02-16
This is the first book I've read by Gayle Callen and it won't be the last. I really enjoyed this book. The story starts off with the heroine being kidnapped and taken to a monastery. She has knowledge of a plot against King Richard. She is freed by a monk, the hero. He is actually a novice. He sees her being taken into the monastery and his knights training kicks in and he has to help her. Katherine is very leary of monks. She won't tell him her name and the real reason for her need to get to King Richard, but he helps her anyway. Along the way they discover they are attracted to each other and they end up making love. They know it is a sin but they can't help themselves. There are several twists and turns to this story. We soon find out that Katherine's monk is Reynold her betrothed's brother. I enjoyed this book and would like to see books about Reynold's brother and sister.
BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN !! WONDERFUL READ!!.......2000-10-13
The DARKEST KNIGHT is a great read with a heroine who overcomes a lousy childhood and learns to trust herself and her man. In the end, there's nothing she won't do to save Reynold. The thing I liked best was that she WAS A WOMAN OF HER TIME, who learned to be strong.
Gayle Callen is a rising star in the romance genre. Her style is lyrical and flowing and she truly captured the Medieval period. I can't wait for more!
HIGHLY OVER-RATED. GREAT HERO RUINED BY LOUSY HEROINE........2000-10-05
I got this book because it was a highly reviewed medieval romance by a new author. Unfortunately, it's a dud. I just couldn't get into it & found myself skimming a lot just to finish it. The author kept harping about Katherine's 'weak arm' but didn't provide enough different 'views' of how badly crippled she really was. I first thought the previous reviewer used too strong a word to describe our heroine. Admittedly I found her klutziness VERY TIRESOME as she ALWAYS tripped over her own gown & stumbled on EVERY rock on the road to freedom. But when added to her thoughtless, hypocritical actions & watering-pot personality, I'd have to agree--SHE'S A COMPLETE DITZ! I also can't understand how she could cower away from Reynold 'in revulsion' (perhaps in remorse but definitely not in revulsion!) when he'd just shown her what joy/beauty there is in lovemaking. PUH-LLLEASE! I want to read about heroines who have some spine, who find their inner strength instead of just crying about every little thing wrong in their life, & waiting for the man-in-her-life to solve things for 'em!
A great hero who deserves a better heroine.......2000-02-05
This author is new to me and I think she writes well. Reynold is a wonderful hero, strong but sensitive and very sexy. The plot was really interesting since I love anything medieval. But the heroine made me want to scream. She's weak, she cries, she takes stupid risks even after she's been abducted twice. In doing so, she's almost raped. And Reynold always rescues her. Can't understand why he finds her so appealing. She appears to do nothing intelligent and is always tearfully contrite when she realizes she's been dumb. I'm sorry, but I expect more of a heroine than a ditz with free-flowing tears. Reynold is such a great hero that he deserved a woman of equal strength.
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- "Darkest Knight" of the Young Jedi Knights Series
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Darkest Knight (Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights, Book 5)
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Customer Reviews:
Five Stars .......2007-07-19
In this book we travel to Kashyyyk where Lowie returns home to help his sister Sirrakuk Sirrakuk going through her Wookiee rite of passage. Sirra decides to prove herself by traveling the lowest levels of Kashyyyk to retrieve gossamer fibers. Naturally, Lowie's friends go with him. Meanwhile Zekk's still training at the Shadow Academy and must prove that he really is the darkest knight by raiding Kashyyyk's computer center. To prove to the Nightsister that Zekk is really a Dark Jedi he must elminiate Jaina, Jacen, Lowie and Tenel Ka. Can he really eliminate his friends? Another great installment. They really write such a wonderful story. I like how well they've written its everything you've come to love about Star Wars. Even Zekk you feel how he struggles with what he musted to stay at the Shadow Academy. This is the first home he has ever had and people having faith in him and see potential in him. Zekk doesn't want to lose that.
Young Jedi Knights HO!.......2006-03-27
Sorry about the title, couldn't think of a good one. Anyway I am officially a fan of this series. I have enjoyed reading them now so long after the original release and reading the New Jedi Order & Dark Nest series. It is fun to see how Jacen, Jaina and crew got to the point they are as adults. I don't know that I would have like them as much if I had read them when they were origianlly released. The characters are fun and the stories are quick moving which is a plus. If you can find any of these book get them and read them. This book in particular was fun because you got an interesting look into wookie cultur and their home world.
The best in the entire Shadow Academy series.......2003-07-09
If I could give it a million stars I would. When Lowbacca (or Lowie) learns that his sister, Sirra, is about to do the dangerous Wookie rite of passage he decides to go to Kashyyyk to be with her. His friends Jaina, Jacen and Tenel Ka agree to go with him. Little known to Lowie and his friends, the evil SHADOW ACADEMY also plans to go to Kashyyyk. But their plans are somewhat different. They plan to raid the Wookie's tech factory. This raid is under the leadership of Zekk (Jacen & Jaina's old friend who turned to the dark side), and the Nightsister Tamith Kai, plenty of stormtroopers, and another Nightsister. Well of course both parties collide and it is very exiting with a great ending. I highly recommend it to all Star wars fans and especially Lowbacca fans.
Not the best but OK.......2003-01-07
I think that this was rather boring, but it realy leads up to Jedi under siege, which is among my three favroites. I love this series, and think that this is a great book despite that. If you have already read jedi under siege (as I had when I read this book) you will find boring, but if you just finished Lightsabers it is very suspenceful as you wait to see what will happen to the Shadow Acadmey and Luke's Praxeum, or jedi acadmey as it was called in the Jedi Acadmey trilogey.
"Darkest Knight" of the Young Jedi Knights Series.......2002-02-15
Written by the terrific husband and wife team, Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, the Star Wars Young Jedi Knights series are not to be missed! These series of books center on the young twins of Han Solo and Lei Organa, Jacen and Jacen, and their friends, Lowbacca and Tenel Ka, as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights.
"Darkest Knight", the fifth book of the YJK series, is the second to the last book of one story arc. The story begins where Lowie decides to return to his homeplanet of Kashyyyk, where his younger sister, Sirrakuk, is about to go through with a Wookiee rite of passage. That is each Wookiee must prove himself (or herself) in some way. And Sirra has decided to travel to the lowest levels of the planet to get some gossamer fibers from the terrifying and dangerous syren plant. Lowie desperately wants to help her so when Chewbacca goes with him, his friends naturally decide to accompany him. Meanwhile, Zekk who has now been named the Darkest Knight, must prove himself by accomplishing his own mission: to lead a raid on the computer center on Kashyyyk. Jedi Brakiss has total trust in him, though the Nighsister Tamith Ka still doesn't believe Zekk has truly gone over to the Dark Side of the Force. So Zekk must complete another mission... that is, to eliminate the young Jedis Jacen, Jaina, Tenel Ka, and Lowie, whom they know is on the planet.
I must say that I just love the Young Jedi Knights, which is best read in order! I really like all Star Wars books but this series one of my favorites for the reasons that, 1) the characters are very interesting and close to my age, 2) superbly and well written, and 3) all books are exciting and full of adventure. This book especially has much excitement and suspense. The ending is also sort of a cliff hanger so I suggest you have the next book, "Jedi Under Siege", on hand. The four main characters of the books are well likable because each of them have their own personalities, characteristics, and quirks. Jacen with his love for all living plants, animals, insects, etc. Jaina with her mechanical ability and strong willed nature. Tenel Ka, the warrior and true friend. And of course Lowie, very courageous and strong.
So I highly recommend you read all of the fourteen books in order. The series are divided mostly into three parts. The first six books are about the rising force of the Empire and its Dark Jedi Knights. The next five books are about how the Jedis must stop the Diversity Alliance. And the last three books are how the Jedis deal with Czethros and Black Sun. Another Star Wars series I very much recommend are the "Jedi Apprentice" series. Don't miss them!
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-04
This is a kid's comic, a cartoon tie-in. I have not seen any of this particular version of the cartoon, so no idea if they are adapted episodes or not, but they are pretty short stories.
Don't think much of the artwork. Catwoman's ears look like Man-Bat's, the Joker's hair looks like he is some reject costume of the Creeper, etc.
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A Nice Introduction to Polynesian Religion.......2000-11-06
While this book was aimed at the New Age audiance, it is an excellent introduction to classical Polynesian shamanism in Hawaii. There is alot of information on the lunar calendar, the various deities, holy places and objects, symbolism, the Menehune and other important aspects of Hawaiian spirituality. I strongly recommend that anyone with an interest in Hawaiian religion or Huna look at this book.
I've seen worse Huna books........2000-04-25
Mr. Cunningham clearly did his research on this book. This book contains a fairly comprehensive list of deities.
However; IMHO Mr. Cunningham allowed his Wiccan beliefs to shade his perceptions of the Huna faith. Both Huna and Wicca are Shamanic religions, but they are radicaly different.
Sharing the Magick.......2000-03-30
Reading this book you will come to know the love that Scott Cunningham has for Hawaii: the land, its people, and its magick. Through his writing you not only learn about the spirituality and practices, but of the heart and beauty of Hawaii. Scott also speaks of his relations with the Goddess Pele, and his other experiences in the land. Another must for Cunningham fans, or those who wish wishing to explore the magick of the islands.
hawaiian magic and spirituality.......2000-03-29
Scott Cunningham takes us on a mystical trip into paradise with "Hawaiin myth and magic". His book is concise, clearly written, and categorized neatly into 3 sections; explaining the connections between the dieties, people, myth, religion, majic, land (one of the few books I've found that do so!)Also included is a convenient Hawaiian glossery, Hawaiian Lunar calender. I found this book a joy to read and quite an inspiration to visit the natural wonders of Hawaii.
Book Description
Foreword by Raymond Moody, MD, renowned author of Life After Life Why did Max Freedom Long come from beyond the grave 30 years after his death to share the final secret of Huna? In this metaphysical thriller, you will find the answer to this question and learn: The original beginnings of the spiritual modality of Huna The true spiritual practices of ancient Polynesians How to use the Hawaiian Code of Forgiveness to create dramatic healing in your life AND MORE! "Her book is timely and important. I recommend it to all who are deeply interested in paranormal phenomena, alternative medicine, and New Age spiritual movements, and I commend Shelley for her heartfelt commitment to the spirit of honest inquiry." Raymond A. Moody, Jr., M.D. Internationally renowned author of Life After Life
Customer Reviews:
Desaraej.......2007-05-14
A VERY interesting book to read. I had been coming actross mention of Huna Teachings in some of the reading I have been doing lately and had been quite keen to do a course in it. I looked on the internet to see what was available and felt something was not ringing true for me about many of the courses offered and I decided to read up a bit more before proceeding on this path. I am glad I did. My recommendation is to read this book before you do any Huna Training.
HUNA IS NOT HAWAIIAN!!!.......2005-03-29
I'm glad this book came out. To those looking to nourish your spirit, look within yourself. Max Freedom Long, Serge King, and any other self-proclaimed "Huna Master" and their followers are just a bunch of haoles that have found yet another way to cash in on the Hawaiian culture. This book was wonderful in that it points out how you should be careful of what you spend your money on, don't believe everything you read, and always be true to yourself. The huna people are disrespectful of the Hawaiian people, the very people they try to emulate! I hope more books come out to expose this sham. However, the author did remain bias in her research. There are those who scoff at the fact that she used a quija board to aid in her discoveries, but I scoff at them for falling blindly into a religion/cult/belief system based on lies. They want to keep telling themselves what they want to hear, fine, but it shouldn't be at the expense of the Hawaiians. I sincerely hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Mahalo a hui hou,
~*huna head-hunter*~
the WORST HUNA book I have EVER read........2003-05-02
This decendants and friends of Max Freedom Long (MFL) should file a lawsuit against this author for slander and libel.
I have two friends that were also friends of MFL. and from these friends, and the writings of MFL I do NOT get the notion that MFL was a liar.
1. Ms. Kaehr allegedly contacted the spirit of MFL by Ouija board then through automatic writing.
This is research for a book?.
2. Ms. Kaehr said that MFL contacted her because he was guilty about the lies he told.
MFL was a sincere dedicated researcher, and spent the last 52 years of his life trying to reclaim the secrets of the kahunas.
3. Ms. Kaehr states categoricaly that William Tufts Brigham and MFL could never have met.
MFL went to the islands in 1917, and began hearing stories of kahunas almost immediately, and Dr. Brigham did not retire from his position as curator of the Bishop museum in 1918.
4. Ms. Kaehr said that HUNA is a form of Wicca.
MFL began his research of HUNA in 1918 and ended at his death in 1971. Wicca did not exist before Gerald B. Gardner went public in 1949 after the witchcraft laws were overturned.
Any one of those four examples is enough to leave the book sit on the shelf.
Now let me explain why MFL made errors in his research.
MFL had several things working against him, and in a few places he added 2 and 2 and came up with 6.
a. MFL was a ha'ole and the Hawaiians would not talk to him for fear of persecution.
b. It was illegal for American Indians and Hawaiians to practise their spirituality before the freedom of religion act in 1978.
c. MFL was convinced there had to be a direct line of teachers, and he completely overlooked the mystical (people going into the silence and discovering matters of the soul). The Hawaiians, the Druids, the Lakota indians, the Jewish kabbalaists, and the mongolian shamans, and others all knew of three parts of the soul even though they give the parts different names.
d. MFL took prayers and chants apart to discover the meanings of the root words. well that hawaiian/english dictionary was 70 years old, and hopelessly out of date.
If you want a list of good HUNA books; go see my HUNA 1 listmania list, read my "So you'ld like to study HUNA and change your life", and read my HUNA 101 web page. http://...
Aloha nui loa. Two Bears
Solves a mystery!.......2002-12-20
For years I have been searching for information on the native spirituality of the polynesian people with little luck. The only thing I had been able to find is the writings of Max Freedom Long on something he called Huna. I never understood the lack of information available. Dr. Shelley Kaehr, in her wonderful scholarship, takes on that conundrum and follows it to its inevitable conclusion. While this ending may not thrill everyone, it's conclusion is self-evident. Through her personal journey, Dr. Kaehr takes us on a trip through history and reveals the source of the secrecy of native hawaiian religion and more importantly puts the tradition of Huna in its proper perspective. This scholarly work reads like a suspenseful detective story with a surprise ending. I recommend it for all who seek to expand their knowledge base of the world's many spiritual traditions.
Researched using a what? A OUIJA BOARD?.......2002-08-04
Ms. Kaehr studied with a Huna teacher in Dallas, Texas, who is not named in the book but who is a well known former pupil of Tad James. After completing one level of Huna training she purchased an Ouija board at Wal-Mart (!) and convinced herself she was communicating with the ghost of Max Freedom Long, the first person to write about Huna in the thirties. Inspired by that, she went to Hawaii and did some research which persuaded her that Max Freedom Long's books were inaccurate and that he made up much of what he wrote. Shelley's book is quite readable and well written. However, on some points her argument falls completely apart.
Max Freedom Long says in his books that he never met a kahuna while he was in Hawaii, that he did become friends with Dr. Brigham of the Bishop Museum, and that everything he wrote about Huna came from Dr. Brigham and the Hawaiian Dictionary. Shelley accurately points out that none of these statements are true. Shelley has done an honest and courageous job of exposing the myths, but regrettably she stopped short of discovering the truth. Her documentary research is excellent but to arrive at the end of the story she resorted to Ouija boards, conversations with ghosts banging on the walls of her house, and automatic writing, whereas IMO she should have continued exploring documents. The truth is that Huna was illegal when Max was in Hawaii, that he studied under two kahunas, and that they gave him permission to publish some of what they taught him, provided that he conceal their identities. That he did with the silly stories about Dr. Brigham and the Hawaiian Dictionary which Shelley has thoroughly debunked. All of this came out after his death and after Huna was legalized. Like Shelley, I, too, was unimpressed with the obvious phoniness of these stories, and interviewed a woman in 1986 who studied in Hawaii with several kahunas. She told me that not only were Long's books accurate representations of Huna teaching, but that there were a lot of people in Hawaii who were angry that this information had been published. It is true, as the Kaehr book points out, that the popular understanding of such terms as aumakua and unihipili are different from the secret, esoteric meanings given by Long. But was Long wrong? Not according to people who have spent considerable time in the islands studying with real kahunas. We should note that Ms. Kaehr herself does not claim to have studied with any kahunas while in Hawaii, although she did do some valuable research with others who also did not study under any kahunas. So Ms. Kaehr's book is partly right so long as it depends on documentation, and dead wrong when its statements are based on ghostly visitations and things that go bump in the night (or bang, as the case might be). I say this in the hope that she will bring out a second edition in which these flaws are corrected. It should also be said that Max Freedom Long's bona fides or lack thereof have no bearing on the teachings of Clark Wilkerson, Serge King, or Tad James, all of whom studied in Hawaii, and none of whom claim to have learned everything they know from a dictionary, or from Long, for that matter. All three of these teachers have tipped their hat to Max Freedom Long as the first mainland author to write about Huna and acquaint stateside readers with this ancient Polynesian form of spirituality. It is absurd to say that no one should study under any of these teachers or their students because of Ms. Kaehr's experience with a Ouija board. After all, someone else might look at some tea leaves or something and decide not to study under Ms. Kaehr and then where would we be? Would that make any sense? We need better information than her presumed seances to make intelligent decisions.
So I would give this book two stars. Two for the part that is half right, and minus three for the part that is all wrong.
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