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Rhymer brings to life Thomas the Rhymer, legendary 12th Century figure of traditional Scottish balladry, as a champion who must battle the diabolical Yvag-an alien race thought to be elves and faeries-hellbent on conquering our world. This saga pits Thomas against the near-immortal elves, first with only his wits, then…

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I loved the blend of traditional Scottish folklore with alien horror in this first installment of Gregory Frost’s latest fantasy series.

I was drawn in by the believable medieval setting and characters and by Frost’s truly original take on the world of the Faerie and its inscrutable inhabitants. The story took no shortcuts on Thomas the Rhymer’s journey from hapless victim to hero but never flagged in its energy and pacing.

I found myself rooting for Thomas at each stage and worried for his fate and that of his loved ones. I’m impatiently waiting for the next book in the…

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