The Call of the Sword (Chronicles of Hawklan Book 1)

Very interesting magic system and world building. This was recommended by another author and it is a good one I can't wait to read more about Hawklan and Gavor. The King is out of line with traditional and lawful rule arresting the lord's that should be his advisors.

Wow! In the space of about 8 months I read not just Call of the Sword but the Entire multibook Chronicles of Hawklan franchise (the 5 Hawklan books + all the additional titles), and what I took away from this was the impressive, simple yet unique world building.The world of the Call of the Sword is still very much in a pre industrial period, stories of ancient battles are far enough in the past though, that people considered them legends.But are they legends, children's stories, simple allegories? Or are they in fact precise eye witness accounts of great armies, great beasts and god-like beings both good and evil?Have they ignored the history that their great ancestors recorded and participated in? Orthlundy (sp?) is a quiet, peaceful, maybe even idealic land, so much so that not even a token civilian army protects its borders. But when legend begins to materialize into Orthulundy's reality, the country will have to stand up and be counted in a conflict that has spanned the eons, a conflict its people and the people of its neighbour states will become fully reacquainted with.Call of the sword is the first in a long series of books set in a wonderfully fleshed out, and totally complete saga. I'd recommend this to any and all fantasy enthusiasts.

I really enjoyed this book. This is the first book I have read by this author, but I will definitely read more books in this series. I bought this book because of the price and because I thought it looked like a wonderful start to a fantasy series, and I was not disappointed. The story moves along quickly, the characters are interesting and well developed, and it is what I consider to be a true "epic" fantasy (a quest, good vs. evil, wizards, etc.). For the price, check this book out, if you like it, there are lots more books in the series.

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I purchased this series (4 books constitute the original "Chronicles of Hawklan") not long after it was originally written, and I devoured them. I waited impatiently for each successive publication and lamented the closure brought by the "Return of the Sword." I am amazed that these books remain largely unknown and unread. The world is well realized and the characters well developed. The stories are deliberately paced, which, in our impatient and short-attention span world, may be seen as a weakness, yet is, in my opinion, one their greatest strengths. Although the original four books will no doubt be seen as derivative in the flooded "fantasy" market, they were written well before most of the popular fair available today; moreover, each of the following stand-alone stories that exist in the fuller world of Hawklan (linked subtly to these first books) show that although there are fantastic elements, they are just plain good books. Hidden treasures.

This is the first in a four book sequence by British author Roger Taylor called "The Chronicles of Hawklan". One night in the middle of a snowstorm, Hawklan arrives at the ancient sealed castle of Anderras Darion. He has no memory of his personal history or even his name. The locals of the village below the castle re-name him Hawklan and he finds he is a natural healer of great ability with a store of knowledge that he doesn't know the origins of.The real story of this book starts with the arrival of a harmless looking tinker who sells goods to the village people. However, what he sells are not what they seem. This leads Hawklan on a quest to discover the source of the poison that has been sold to the people he loves, and it's the start of world changing events for everyone, with Hawklan as the unexpected catalyst.This book is well paced and written and Hawklan and his friends are characters which grow on you with affection. However, this book is really only an introductory novel in some ways, but if you enjoy fantasy its well worth reading.The other books in this series are:The fall of FyorlundThe Waking of OrthlundInto Narsindal

The Chronicles of Hawklan is a deep work indeed, questioning the role and works of man and god-like figures. I read this series many years ago, and still find myself re-reading it. Gripping, action filled, and for those who love martial skills, Hawklan is second to none with thousands of years of battle experience waiting to be put into action! Get it!

I read the complete series of Chronicles of Hawklan a number of years ago. I couldn't put them down. I read one after the other. All of the books were excellent, with the exception of Whistler. For some reason, I struggled with that one. But all the rest were a very good read. Interesting characters and plot - a lot of action. It is an epic story that I thoroughly enjoyed and was sad when I read the last book. This series would make a great set of movies (if you are a LOTR fan, you will enjoy these books!)1 The Call of the Sword (1988) (ISBN 1-84319-078-8)2 The Fall of Fyorlund (1989) (ISBN 1-84319-111-3)3 The Waking of Orthlund (1989) (ISBN 1-84319-139-3)4 Into Narsindal (1990) (ISBN 1-84319-147-4)5 Dream Finder (1991) (ISBN 1-84319-155-5)6 Farnor (1992) (ISBN 1-84319-179-2)7 Valderen (1993) (ISBN 1-84319-189-X)8 Whistler (1994) (ISBN 1-84319-197-0)9 Ibryen (1995)(ISBN 1-84319-216-0)10 Arash-Felloren (1996) (ISBN 1-84319-224-1)11 Caddoran (1998) (ISBN 1-84319-232-2)12 The Return of the Sword (1999) (ISBN 1-84319-240-3)

I first read this book some years ago and on re-reading I felt the same excitement that I felt the first time around. Well written with an exciting plot and many twists and turns. I highly recommend this book.

Ich habe bisher jedes Buch von Roger Taylor geliebt (außer dieser Serie & The Keep schon alle gelesen). Das ist epische Fantasy der alten Schule mit einem düsteren Touch. Dieses Buch lässt es zwar etwas langsamer angehen, als die in sich abgeschlossenen Einzelbände, aber die Handlung schreitet dennoch gerade schnell genug voran, dass ich immer weiter lesen wollte. Ich freue mich, dass ich endlich wieder ein Buch gelesen habe, in dem die Handlung im Vordergrund steht.

I started with Whistler many years ago and waited to read about Hawklan. Finally, I found book one and Roger Taylor did not disappoint me. I enjoyed the mystery and liked the characters. Now, on to book 2.

well written. Captivating.