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Imaro IV – A Review

Although I purchased Imaro IV a few weeks ago, the opportunity to read it came last week. I had a business trip to LA and it was the perfect time to read a good book. No let me change that. It was the perfect time to read a great book. By the time the wheels of the 767 touched the LAX tarmac I was almost done reading, and I was blown away.

I’ll preface my review by stating that Charles and I are good friends and fellow sword and soul writers. Having said that, the following words have nothing to do with the preceding words. I’m not a person to post a bad review because as a writer I know how much effort goes into creating. I take my grandma’s advice; if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all. Well, I have plenty of good things to say about Imaro IV. This novel was the perfect conclusion to the Imaro story began in Book One. We finally get to  see Imaro confront his nemesis Bohu, as well as resolve the multitude of relationships that have encircled him. Imaro IV is a very emotional story, more an epic that your usual sword and sorcery book. Charles does an outstanding job blending action and drama, the individual battles just as exciting and engrossing as the large battles. He never forgets a detail. I was surprised at how I connected to Imaro on an emotional level in this book. I found myself laughing out loud at times and wondering if my eyes were glistening at others.

I was also impressed with how Charles drew you into the the lives of the other characters as well. Each character had his or her own story which Charles expressed efficiently. Even Bohu, Imaro’s nemesis, deserved some sympathy despite his intentions.

I’m not going to give a blow by blow evaluation of Imaro IV. I’m not that kind of reviewer. Besides, I don’t want to spoil the story for those who haven’t read it. If you are an Imaro fan, you have to read this book. If you are not an Imaro fan, you have to read this book, after you’ve read the first three.  With Imaro IV Charles confirms his position as one of the great sword and sorcery writers. His works stand alone and shouldn’t have to be mentioned in comparison to other writers to define him. To purchase Imaro IV and learn more about Charles R. Saunders, click here:  http://www.charlessaunderswriter.com/