Outlaw Sword FROM THE PUBLISHER
In Son of the Sword, J. Ardian Lee transported readers to a land of unsurpassed beauty-at a time when its people faced their darkest hour. Now, twentieth-century American Dylan Matheson returns to eighteenth-century Scotland-to challenge history itself.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
More historical romance than fantasy, this sequel to Lee's Son of the Sword (2001) offers time travel but little magic. Once again Dylan Matheson, modern-day karate teacher/ swordsman, ends up in the Scottish Highlands in the time of Bonnie Prince Charlie, a dirty, smelly, basic-necessities-only place. Dylan has left the defeated Rob Roy at Sherriffmuir, though his wounds still ache after a hasty trip back to the present for a patch-up job. Dylan goes to Edinburgh to track down his lover, Cait, and their young son whom he's never seen. Of course, a multitude of problems ensue. Dylan is now an outlaw in the eyes of the English because he fought on Rob Roy's side, while Cait has married since he saw her last. Furthermore, Cait's husband bears Dylan a grudge and is itching to kill him at first opportunity. The one fey element takes the form of Sinann the fairy, whose talents include time travel and the ability to pop buttons off the clothing of Dylan's adversaries. When he's not fighting, getting caught up in smuggling operations or hiding from the redcoats, Dylan finds time to raise sheep and bootleg his own whiskey. This story goes down like a historical romance, with a supernatural twist to appeal to fantasy readers, many of whom will likely feel cheated that the action is so commonplace. Lee puts her historical research to good use in the fight scenes, but, alas, there are too few of these. Agent, Russell Galen. (July 2) FYI: J. Adrian Lee is the pseudonym for Julianne Lee. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
KLIATT
Dylan Matheson has returned to the 20th century from his adventures in the 18th, sent back and returned by the fairy Sinnan in the hopes that he could prevent Scotland's eventual submission to British rule. But he has left his love, Cait, and a son he's never seen, so he forsakes his present future for a future in the past. Outlawed, hunted, pressed on all sides, he must save his Cait from her treacherous and dangerous husband and carve out a life for them all in an unforgiving land. Then a visitor from the future warns him of danger to his family. Can he change the past to protect them? Despite the set-up, there is little of magic or fantasy about this sequel to Son of the Sword. But as a historical novel, it is solid and interesting, with treachery, violence and swordplay aplenty. More likely to appeal to fans of history than of fantasy, this is an optional purchase. For large collections. Category: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror. KLIATT Codes: SA�Recommended for senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2002, Berkley, Ace, 310p., , Middletown, OH
Library Journal
Transported to 18th-century Scotland by the fairy Sinnan, martial artist Dylan Matheson found a new home and a woman he loved before he was returned to his world to save his own life. Fearing for the safety of his beloved Cait and the child of their passion, Dylan returns again to try to change history, knowing that this time his journey leads in only one direction. Lee's sequel to Son of the Sword portrays a man's unyielding courage and devotion to family and honor. This romantic historical fantasy should have wide appeal. For most fantasy collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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