News and Notes

15 November 2008 Sapphire of the Fairies MP3 Audiobook is now on sale at the Lulu store.

22 October 2008 Ancient Prophecy MP3 Audiobook is now on sale at the Lulu store.

9 October 2008 Dark Quest MP3 Audiobook is now on sale at the Lulu store.

19 September 2008 Recording for the audiobook version of Dark Quest has begun.

The chapters will be posted in the Library and also posted on Podiobooks.com.

24 July 2008 13 Day War, Volume 6 of Demonstone Chronicles is finished and is going through final editing. 

I know many of you have been waiting patiently for this volume. It is another long one, weighing in at 366 pages (6x9 format - a little longer than Heirs of the Enemy). It will not be the last volume of the Demonstone Chronicles as planned. The print version and the ebook versions should be in stores within a week or two.

1 July 2008 All books are now available in trade paperback at both amazon.com and CreateSpace. 

CreateSpace "Buy Now" buttons have been added to our bookstore and the detail pages for each book.

3 June 2008 Origin Scroll MP3 CD audiobook is now available for sale at: http://www.lulu.com/content/2336429

21 March 2008 Origin Scroll audiobook chapters now also available on Podiobooks.com

8 February 2008  Audiobooks and web changes

I am starting the process of converting all books to audiobooks. I will begin with the Targa Trilogy and process the Alcea Collection in chronological order. This is a huge undertaking and will consume a great deal of time. I may find someone else to record the Forgotten Legacy series or all of my time will be spend reading rather than writing. You can follow my progress by visiting the Listening Library where the chapters will be available for free downloading.

The Listening Library will host the chapters for the current book that I am recording, as well as the previous book's chapters. I will attempt to post a new chapter weekly.

I have also added new menu items in a top border for the site, freeing up space in the left border menu for future books.

10 December 2007 Print books are now available through out new Lulu.com bookstore.

All titles are currently available in the bookstore. The URL is http://lulu.com/rstuttle

If there is enough call for hardcover editions, I will make the effort to create them, so let me hear from you if you are interesested..

9 December 2007 Review of Heirs of the Enemy by Darryl Kenning, Science Fiction Editor for Reading for Pleasure

Once again author Richard S. Tuttle has hit a home run with his latest fantasy novel in the  series, The DemonStone Chronicles adventures. In Heirs of the Enemy, the 5th book in this series. the reader follows the adventures of a group of friends out to save their country and the countries allied against them from the ravages of a brutal sneak attack and the war that seems inevitably lost.

27 November 2007 Heirs of the Enemy, Book Five of the Demonstone Chronicles, released.

Scrambling to prepare for the imminent invasion of their homeland, the Knights of Alcea respond in unorthodox ways. On the home front, the Alceans set out to design devious traps that will lessen the incredible odds facing them. In Zara, Knights of Alcea and Alcean Rangers set their sights on the heirs to the Federation thrones. On both continents, a campaign of disinformation is begun with the Alcean spymaster personally throwing himself into the very heart of the enemy’s camp.

But neither are Alutar's minions standing idle. The Claws of Alutar strike deep into the heart of Alcea, bringing death inside the walls of Tagaret, and the Great Demon's forces gain a decisive victory by finding something that was never supposed to be found.

The world is rushing to war at a dizzying pace, and there is no way to stop it. Or is there?

Read more here.

28 July 2007 Review of Elvangar by Molly Martin, Reviews by Molly

Elvangar is one of his best.  Tuttle’s tale weaves, dips and rushes through electrifying settings, touching situations and at times almost baffling episodes. Readers must keep on their toes. Characters we have learned to trust continue to speak to us through the magic of Writer Tuttle’s fertile imagination.

Read more here.

17 July 2007 Review of Demonkin by Darryl Kenning, Science Fiction editor for Reading for Pleasure

This is one of Mr. Tuttle’s best novels to date, and will be enjoyed by long time fantasy readers and those just starting in the fantasy genre. 

Read more here.

26 June 2007 Demonkin, Book Four of Demonstone Chronicles released in ebook formats

As two continents prepare for a world-wide war, a small group of Alceans plot to free the Dielderal elves from the grip of the Federation. The goal is to make the elves simply disappear, but over a thousand elven children are held captive in the four major cities of the Federation, and the Dielderal elves will not flee while their children are endangered. 

Complicating matters are the 'births' of a new breed of demonkin, the Claws of Alutar. While the K'san demonkin are charged with crushing Alcea, the Claws of Alutar are singular in purpose. Their goal is to assassinate the heroes of the Mage, and their victory would spell far more than defeat for Alcea, as the world would crumble into a decaying ball of misery.

Read more here.

8 December 2006 Council of War, Book Three of Demonstone Chronicles released in ebook formats

The Remora has sunk, and there is no way for the Alceans to return home before war breaks out. Stranded in the land of their enemy, seventeen Alceans set out to bring a quarter of a million enemy soldiers to their knees. 

Alexander Tork poses as Garth Shado, a special agent for a wealthy Tyronian merchant. To plot the destruction of his enemy, he makes alliances with all of the enemies of the Federation, but the real task will be in pulling the coalition together and coordinating the diverse forces under his command. 

Time is short and many of his new allies balk at Garth's efforts to create a Council of War. The fate of Alcea rests with the ability of the small group of Alceans to inflict damage on the Federation and obtain information on the attack plans of the enemy. Only a Council of War can ease the flow of soldiers set to attack Alcea.

Read more here.

2 December 2006 Council of War reviewed by Darryl Kenning, science fiction editor of Reading for Pleasure

Read the entire review here.

21 September 2006 Interview by Phyllis Bator of the Sun Times

Read the entire interview here.

13 September 2006 Final Voyage of the Remora, Book Two of Demonstone Chronicles released in ebook formats

The Demonstone Chronicles enter a new world as Alexander Tork leads a secret expedition to the unknown land of Zara. Aboard the stolen enemy ship, Remora, five Knights of Alcea are joined by three elves from Glendor and three Alcea Rangers for a hair-raising adventure that may be their last.

Read more here.

30 July 2006 Review of Island of Darkness by Molly Martin, Reviews by Molly

Invigorating Read ... Recommended …. 5 stars

Island of Darkness, Book 5 forgotten legacy is a spine tingling read wherein the reader is drawn right into the turmoil by Tuttle’s clever use of language. Island of Darkness is sure to please all who enjoy a rousing fantasy complete with quest, hero, magik and excitement.

Read the entire review here.

23 July 2006 Review of Knights of Alcea by Molly Martin, Reviews by Molly

Entertaining Read …….. Recommended …. 5 stars

Knights of Alcea vibrates with excitement in this keenly focused account. Readers are catapulted along on an excited ramble filled with fast paced exchange, interwoven story lines, and an excellently masterminded theme in this recital of conflict, perfidiousness and manipulation. Antagonism abounds and is appropriately determined to reader gratification.

Read the entire review here.

10 June 2006 Interview by J. Delize Felton, Today's Fantasy Fiction.

Interviewed by J. Delize Felton, author of Terrestrial Warriors,  for the Author's Muse section of Today's Fantasy Fiction.

17 May 2006 Knights of Alcea, Book One of the Demonstone Chronicles released in ebook formats.

Knights of Alcea is both a new beginning and a continuation. The Demonstone Chronicles series begins about three years after the conclusion of the Sword of Heavens series. The Knights of Alcea have returned to their home and pursued their private lives, but that is about to change as a new threat rears its demonic head.

Old friends will reappear in the Demonstone Chronicles, and new faces will be introduced. The series will be at least three books, but it is too early to determine if it will go longer.

15 May 2006 Review of Knights of Alcea by Darryl Kenning, Science Fiction editor for Reading for Pleasure.

Fantasy author Richard S. Tuttle has crafted a long awaited novel for his new series………………..The Demonstone Chronicles

Book one in the series, Knights of Alcea, is the exciting adventure of a group of friends fighting to save their world from a sinister plot of evil domination. The author has continued his string of outstanding stories with another exciting yarn that will be enjoyed by long time readers and first timers alike. With likeable heroic characters, evil villains, and a rich subplot, readers will be left anxious for the next book in this series

 Available as an e-book in a variety of formats it is highly recommended as an excellent read for all ages.

 Darryl Kenning, Science Fiction editor for Reading for Pleasure

1 May 2006 Balmak: the Unknown God renamed to Knights of Alcea

I have discarded the working title of Balmak: the Unknown God. The actual title of Book One of the Demonstone Chronicles will be Knights of Alcea. Look for it soon!

24 December 2005 Review of Army of the Dead by Patricia Spork

I enjoyed this final tale of Forgotten Legacy--wonderful ending for the series! 

Marak [The Torak]; Lyra [The Star of Sakova] and Rejji [The Astor] fulfill their destiny as ordained by their God [Kaltara] in this final saga of the Forgotten Legacy. The three brave leaders prepare defensive measures to thwart the devious mage Vand, who is empowered by his demonic God, Dobuk.

Although grossly outnumbered by Vand’s servitudal mages, ape-like creatures and Motangan army, mainland spies infiltrate the enemy forces and gain advance knowledge of the planned naval attacks. This Time of Cleansing proves fatal for both sides, as fields are burned, starvation endured and mass casualties result.

Even with mages, elves, cat people, giant spiders and a flying dragon to aid in defense, outwitting and overpowering Vand proves more difficult than imagined, especially since he’s guarded by six demons and raises the dead to fight for his dark cause. How then can the prophesized leaders defeat such a powerful enemy?

Richard S. Tuttle aptly describes defensive and offensive war strategies in this fantasy tale of good against evil. His characters - most introduced in earlier books from this series - hold true to their noble or deviant convictions to the end. Army of the Dead, although ending the Forgotten Legacy series, is like a new beginning for the author, for Mr. Tuttle can now acquaint his fans with other fantastical tales and timeless characters.


Review by Patricia Spork, Independent Book Reviewer
http://www.patriciaspork.us/

1 November 2005 Wilma Aftermath and the DemonStone Chronicles

Hurricane Wilma hit us rather hard. By day I pick up debris left in Wilma's wake, and by night I plan out the first book of a sequel series to the Sword of Heavens. A rough outline for the DemonStone Chronicles is already set, and I am preparing to start on Book 1, which will have a working title of Balmak: the Unknown God. The DemonStone Chronicles will chronologically take place about three years after the ending of the Sword of Heavens. Many old friends will be returning in this new series, but new faces will abound as well. 

I will be shooting for a release of Balmak: the Unknown God sometime in January 2006, but many other things are happening in my life right now. Adjusters and contractors are crawling over what's left of the roof and through the house cataloging the damage from Wilma. At times it is a little hard to concentrate on the story, so my release date may slide a bit.

23 October 2005 Hurricane Wilma

Preparation for Hurricane Wilma has monopolized my time for the past week. Not that she is upon us, I am glad that we prepared so thoroughly.

10 October 2005 Complement for a King has been submitted to a major publisher for review.

Complement for a King is my first work designed to take the traditional route to publication so it may be quite a while before we mention it here again. (note: Complement for a King is unrelated to any of my other works.)

1 June 2005 Complement for a King is now through the first edits. 

It weighs in at 300,000 words, which might be a tad long for publishers, but we will find that out later. Right now the emphasis is focused on getting it right.

31 May 2005 Sales resume at eBookAd.com

 I had a call today from Dustin Revin of eBookAd concerning publisher cash-outs and lack of communications. He explained that eBookAd has been the victim of a rash of fraudulent transactions. He was extremely apologetic, and his explanations and apologies were warmly received. Dustin also offered to pay extra because of the delay in attending to the cash-outs, but I refused the offer as my concern was more for the continued existence of eBookAd than the money. I am pleased that the trials of fraud and lack of communications are now behind us. I look forward to continued good relations with eBookAd as one of the premier ebook retailers and will be relisting my ebooks immediately.

I wish eBookAd and Dustin Revin the best as we all move forward to make ebooks a viable industry.

25 May 2005 My ebooks no longer available at eBookAd.com

All of my books have been removed from ebookad.com because of nonpayment of royalties. Despite repeated requests for payment, we have not received anything from ebookad since April 2004. Emails to them are seldom acknowledged and phone calls are never returned. It is sad to see a company in the forefront of a new technology bite the dust, but the basics of good business practices cannot be abandoned without adverse consequences.

22 April 2005 Aakuta: the Dark Mage reviewed by Molly Martin, Reviews by Molly

Exciting Read …….. Recommended ……….. 5 stars

With Aakuta: the Dark Mage, Book 4 forgotten legacy writer Tuttle maintains his customary admirable writing in the exhilarative manner readers have come to anticipate. This vibrating tale seizes reader attention from the outset with a keenly focused account. Readers are propelled along on a breathless jaunt filled with first class dialogue, nicely interwoven plots, and a masterfully engineered story line in this narrative of struggle, treacherousness and conspiracy. Conflict abounds and is aptly resolved to reader satisfaction.

In each of his previous works Richard Tuttle’s abundant imagination has carried the reader on many an exciting journey filled with well portrayed, creditable characters, tart dialogue to move the tale forward, and deftly captured environment filled with exciting locations, situations and circumstance. Aakuta: the Dark Mage Book 4 forgotten legacy furthers reader enjoyment with people and lands introduced in the work all flourishing under Tuttle’s skillful pen.

Aakuta: the Dark Mage Book 4 forgotten legacy is a spine tingling read sure to please those who enjoy a good fantasy complete with quest, hero, magik and divertissement. This is an excellent choice for upper grade youngsters and young adult’s pleasure reading. All who enjoy the genre will find the work more than acceptable.

Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.

24 February 2005 Interview of Richard S. Tuttle by Phyllis Bator, Marco Island Sun Times

 1 February 2005 Elvangar Top Ten Finalist in the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll 2004

22 January 2005 Army of the Dead, the 8th and final volume of the Forgotten Legacy series has been released. The Forgotten Legacy series began in 1998 with the release of Young Lord of Khadora. Star of Sakova came out in 2000 and Web of Deceit in 2002. The series continued with Aakuta: the Dark Mage and Island of Darkness debuting in 2003. In 2004, Elvangar and Winged Warrior joined the series. It has been a long road for these characters, and I will miss them greatly.

6 December 2005 Winged Warrior reviewed by Patricia Spork, eBook Reviews Weekly

"...masterful saga of good against evil."

Richard S. Tuttle superbly conveys military strategies and religious faith in his fantasy book "Winged Warrior: Book 7 of Forgotten Legacy." Although these are not unusual topics in the Forgotten Legacy series, this book is second to the last in the series, and much is at stake for the final conclusion to this masterful saga of good against evil. Strategy and faith can lead to victory. So Mr. Tuttle fills "Winged Warrior" with both, for good and evil sides. So whose strategies and faith will lead to victory? Only Richard S. Tuttle knows for sure as he shares the conflicts encountered by protagonists and antagonists, leading readers to the final resolution and outcome of the Forgotten Legacy.

I recommend "Winged Warrior: Book 7 of Forgotten Legacy" to all Mr. Tuttle's fans and to anyone with an interest in fantasy tales.

14 October 2004 Elvangar reviewed by Patricia Spork, eBook Reviews Weekly.

Richard S. Tuttle is again at his writing best in "Elvangar: Book Six of Forgotten Legacy. The author's ability to continue this saga in a dramatic, exciting tone is to be commended. Intrigue and suspense fill the book, as does much action, and even romance. The ending is quite fulfilling, and sets the reader up for the next book in the series. I very highly recommend "Elvangar: Book Six of Forgotten Legacy," to all Richard S. Tuttle fans, and to anyone who's never read this author's fantastical fantasy tales.

1 October 2004 Interview of Richard S. Tuttle by Stephen Gambuti of Fictionbytes.com

15 September 2004 Island of Darkness reviewed by Patricia Spork, eBook Reviews Weekly

Richard S. Tuttle delivers another enticing fantasy tale in the continuing saga of the Forgotten Legacy series. Island of Darkness introduces previous characters and new, all well developed and intriguing. The ability to create new stories, while interweaving the old with the new, to lead a series forward, is a great feat for any writer - a feat that Richard S. Tuttle seems to handle with ease.

12 July 2004 Winged Warrior, Book 7 of Forgotten Legacy released in ebook formats.

11 July 2004 Amethyst of the Gods reviewed by Molly Martin, Molly's Reviews.

 

Interesting read Recommended 5 stars

With Amethyst of the Gods writer Tuttle rounds out the Sword of Heaven series in the same exciting fashion readers have come to expect. Powerful motivations, shrewdly interwoven, suspense filled story line, a complicated yarn of treachery, strife judiciously resolved and a gratifying culmination are all part of this impressive read.

Richard Tuttle’s rich imagination has carried the reader on an exciting journey from the days when we first met the Alcea Rangers, suffered in the eternal darkness and came to dread the evil Sarac to adventure upon adventure as the various stones needed to complete the Sword of Heaven and restore the light were located, retrieved and placed into the handle of the weapon. Credible characters, well fleshed, struggling against all odds, colloquy filled with poignancy, tingle and grit, all perform against an environment of noteworthy scenes, reverberations and fragrance. The people and land all come to life under Tuttle’s skillful pen.

Exciting read sure to please those who enjoy a good fantasy complete with quest, hero, magik and divertissement. Nice addition to the home and school library where Amethyst of the Gods is sure to be read by the upper grade youngsters who enjoy the genre.

3 July 2004 All ebooks are now available in Mobipocket format. The Mobipocket version is available on this site as well as through bookstores across the web, including mobipocket.com .for those interested in buying directly from mobipocket, here are the links to the books:

Targa Trilogy

Origin Scroll

Dark Quest

Ancient Prophecy

 

Sword of Heavens

Sapphire of the Fairies

Unicorn's Opal

Abuud: the One-Eyed God

Dwarven Ruby

Emerald of the Elves

Dragons' Onyx

Amethyst of the Gods

 

Forgotten Legacy

Young Lord of Khadora

Star of Sakova

Web of Deceit

Aakuta: the Dark Mage

Island of Darkness

Elvangar

13 March 2004 Elvangar reviewed by Darryl Kenning, Science Fiction Editor, Reading for Pleasure

highly recommended as a top notch read for all ages.  

 

Noted fantasy author Richard S. Tuttle has created yet another outstanding novel in the series Forgotten Legacy with Elvangar. The sixth book in the series, Elvangar continues the adventure in a tightly written and exciting story that blends seamlessly into the overall series. The author has written yet another first rate classic fantasy story that may be the best in the series to date. It left me anxious for the next story 

 

Available in softcover and as an e-book in a variety of formats it is highly recommended as a top notch read for all ages.

 

 Darryl Kenning, science fiction editor for Reading for Pleasure

22 February 2004 Elvangar, book 6 of Forgotten Legacy released in ebook formats.

08 February 2004 Dragons' Onyx reviewed by Molly Martin, Reviews by Molly

Enjoyed the read ……. Highly Recommended ……. 5 stars

Following a recap of the sword of heavens series to date Writer Tuttle’s fertile imagination again drives him forward. Dragons’ Onyx is filled many of the richly drawn series characters we have come to enjoy. Dialog is fraught with excitement. Settings rich in detail as Tuttle has filled his previous works continue in this gripping narrative. Powerful motivations, twists of story line, abundant conflict all are presented with the same enthusiasm, fervor of setting and page turning fast paced drama found in the previous offerings crafted by this talented author. Dragons’ Onyx brings the reader further into a land where craftiness and magic rule. We are again treated to an abiding story peopled with characters who only improve with each new offering. Victors grow more daring. Scoundrels are more unscrupulous as they realize power is slipping away from them. The young and intrepid continue aging, and still have not lost exuberance or vitality.

Dragons’ Onyx continues Tuttle’s fervid passion for the genre. Powerful motivations, cleverly interwoven plot, profusely drawn settings filled with incertitude are all part of what we have come to expect from this quick-witted writer. The reader is drawn straight into the ongoing tale from the opening paragraph of this installment when we read of Lattimer and his realization that something has happened in the magic fold of the world and is carried along on through the exhilarative struggle waged by Arik and his followers. Reader interest is maintained right down to the last paragraphs when Wyka praises Arik for accomplishing what he must.

Excellent addition to the home library for the fantasy enthusiast. Happy to recommend.

20 January 2004 Unicorns' Opal reviewed by Jeanette Cottrell, eBook Reviews Weekly

Mr. Tuttle shows skill in plotting his fantasy, and covers a wide territory, both strategic and political. However, the bad guys have all the best lines. Dialog among the heroes is apt to be repetitive and sometimes plodding. A couple of subplots took my fancy, notably the renegade Prophecy Child. Unicorns' Opal is fairly good fantasy with some interesting touches.

01 January 2004 Young Lord of Khadora reviewed by Darryl Kenning, science fiction editor of Reading for Pleasure

Author Richard S. Tuttle has created a classic fantasy novel in "Young Lord of Khadora". With a well scripted plot and  likeable characters this is an ideal book to introduce new readers to Fantasy literature and, as the first book in the series "Forgotten Legacy", it made me anxious to look for and read the next book in what is sure to be a highly successful series. Available in softcover and as an e-book  it is recommended as a good read for all ages.

28 December 2003 Island of Darkness, volume 5 of Forgotten Legacy released in eBook and print formats.

02 December 2003 Young Lord of Khadora listed as the Highest Rated Fantasy book on Fictionwise.com

14 November 2003 Aakuta: the Dark Mage reviewed by Patricia Spork - ebook Reviews Weekly

"I highly recommend "Aakuta: the Dark Mage..."

11 November 2003 Sapphire of the Fairies reviewed by Patricia Spork - ebook Reviews Weekly

"...one of this century's leading authors of innovative fantasy tales."

After the "Collapse of the Universes," caused by the "Dark One," days are dim without sunlight, and nights darker without moonlight.  Life is chaotic and hazardous for the innocent in Sordoa, as marauding bandits and armies raid and fight each other for a share of any bounty obtained by one or the other.

A prophecy foretells that children born the year of the "Collapse" will rise up to slay the Dark One.  So Sarac, a lethal wizard, the "Dark One," has Wolinda (an evil witch) and his "Dark Riders" searching for and killing any child born in the year of the "Collapse".

Arik Clava and Tedi Markel - both seventeen-year-old sons of fishermen - were born in the year of the "Collapse". To avoid being killed by Wolinda and the Dark Riders, Arik and Tedi are forced to leave their homes.

When a bandit warrior, Garth Shado, saves the boys' lives, Arik and Tedi travel with the assassin and his gypsy woman, Kalina. Garth becomes Arik and Tedi's mentor, training them for warfare. During their travels, three other teens, also born the year of the "Collapse," join their small group. Tanya is trained in warrior ways, and Niki and Fredrik wield magical powers. The growing group becomes the "Alcea Rangers," when the young adults learn their destiny is to bring light to the world again. So a quest begins for locating seven missing gems for the "Sword of Heavens" - the only weapon that can destroy the Dark One, who is shielded by "Black Devils" - all powerful magicians.

Richard S. Tuttle's "Sapphire of the Fairies: Book One of Sword of Heavens" starts seventeen years after his "Targa Trilogy," and appears to be an excellent follow-up to that series. Characters are well fleshed out, through description and imaginative dialogue techniques.  Action abounds throughout the book, as do the growing relationships between the characters.

One thing I really like about Mr. Tuttle's writing (I've read several of his books), is how well he can describe everything without being overly prosy. But I was disappointed with some of the characters' names (e.g., "Pixy," for a fairy - so generic, to me, when I expect more imagination from this author); and the first paragraph of the novel, as I feel Mr. Tuttle could have hooked a reader much better by following up and emphasizing on the first sentence, rather than by jumping to the setting's history in the next couple of sentences, then introducing two characters, one with name, the other without. To me, that first paragraph was unsettling. But after muddling through it, the pace picked up and was maintained throughout.

Even though disappointment was caused, Richard S. Tuttle's imagination and writing talents continue to amaze me, as I'm sure it does his other fans. "Sapphire of the Fairies," in my opinion, is another writing success for Richard S. Tuttle, who I believe is one of this century's leading authors of innovative fantasy tales. I highly recommend "Sapphire of the Fairies:  Book One of Sword of Heavens," for the book is sure (again, my opinion) to become a collector's item in the future, as will all fantasy novels written by Richard S. Tuttle.

26 October 2003 - Emerald of the Elves reviewed by Molly's Reviews

Spine tingling read ……. Highly Recommended ……. 5 stars

As darkness rolls back and dwarves cheer and scream. Queen Marta; has secured the throne in Tagaret. However the city is still not safe for Prince Arik, the Prince of Alcea. Bin Lu, Wylan, and fairy Prince Midge continue to play an important part in the quest to completely free the land from the hold of the darkness. Egam/Boris/Master continues to collapse whenever a gem is inserted in Sword of Heaven. Jenneva will probe his mind, and Tanya will administer a healing spell. How much more can Boris tolerate? There are still more gems to gather. Fireballs, Sarac’s ravens, magic protection all are part of the ensuing conflicts. Bin Lu is injured by fireballs, is taken to elves for healing and awakens with powers he did not possess before, or perhaps powers he did not know he possessed. Jenneva’s daughter is revealed. Queen Lyander wears a special emerald neckpiece and a Magical Glade beckons. The Alcea Rangers cannot fly the unicorns; ravens are too close. The army of Lanoir is on the march north, the forces of Emperor Hanchi, Sarac and Abuud will converge. Prince Arik must take steps toward assuming the rule of Alcea. The quest for the Emerald of the Elves is further confounded by Queen Lyander’s wish that the Ancient Prophecy not be completed by failure to locate all the gems needed for the Sword of Heavens. An astonishing truth regarding the darkness is discovered by the Mage. What that truth portends is frightening beyond belief.

Talented writer Tuttle continues his spell binding Sword of Heaven series with another original segment of the tale. As with others in the series Tuttle includes both a detailed map of the world he has created and a recap of the Sword of Heavens narrative to date.

From the opening lines of Book 5 Emerald of the Elves when a resounding scream brings everyone to alert right down to the last paragraphs when the morning sun breaks across the sky the reader is held captivated. Tuttle continues his story line, subplot convoluted tale with a deftness not often found, transitions are handled with skill keeping the flow of reading smooth and without interruption as the captivated reader is moved from imbroglio to predicament .

By the time the reader is ready to begin Book 5 the characters are old friends. Readers are treated to more of writer Tuttle’s first class exchanges between various players, zestful action and pleasantly puzzling incertitude. Friction in abundance is present, handled with skill and resolved to the satisfaction of the reader. Dialogue between characters is believable, filled with emotion and downright gritty at times. Motivation behind character action is reasonable, acceptable and something the reader can feel themselves capable of accomplishing in a similar circumstance.

Zenith of the narrative was gratifying, the reader can anticipate this particular outcome without quandary or controversy. The Culmination was a natural outcome of the action in this well written tale crafted by a master story-teller.

Excellent book for a weekend home when weather won’t let you get out much, or a week at the beach.

Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.

21 October 2003 - Aakuta: the Dark Mage released in ebook formats

20 August 2003 - Amethyst of the Gods released in Microsoft Reader format.

28 June 2003 - Dwarven Ruby reviewed by Molly's Reviews

Enjoyed the read highly recommended 5 stars

The saga of the Sword of Heavens continues as The Alcea Rangers move forward in their mission to retrieve the objects needed to send the darkness shrouding the land into oblivion for all time. This particular episode opens as Arik gazes up at the night sky. Tossing a glass bead into the fire produces a smoke indicating where the quest will lead next. The gem stone the group must now find is the Dwarven Ruby. Tedi is heartened to know that his abducted mother is held not far from where he and the stalwart Ranger band are encamped. Master Khatama with the aid of Tanya and Jenneva is restored to better health. His memory is shaky however the mage is alive. Setting out with Boris, Nikki and Bin-lu Tedi vows to bring Lara to safety or die in the attempt. The Rangers face a host of problems of their own as they once again face goblins, ogres and Sarac’s Ravens. Fire glue, magic, lost memory all play an integral part in this tale. Prince Midge once more serves as the eyes and ears for Arik as the heir continues to thwart Sarac and his evil plans. With the return of the ruby the Darkness is moved further from the people Sarac has tormented for so long.

Once again Writer Tuttle’s fertile imagination holds him in good stead. Dwarven Ruby is filled with all the calenture, fervor of setting and page turning fast paced drama found in the previous offerings crafted by this talented author. Dwarven Ruby brings the reader further into a land where disingenuousness, hegemony and magic rule. We are treated to an enduring saga peopled with characters who continue to advance, evolve and improve in detail with each new offering. Champions have become even more dauntless. Miscreants are more villainous. The young and intrepid have aged, perhaps mellowed a bit but have not lost the gallant verve of spirit.

This well written work showcases Tuttle’s fiery passion for the genre. Puissant motivations, propensity for ingeniously interwoven story line, suspenseful lavishly drawn settings are all part and parcel of what we have come to expect from this clever writer. The reader is drawn straight into the ongoing tale from the opening paragraph of this installment and is carried along on an exciting scramble past those who are determined to stop the Prince of Alcea any cost. Interest is sustained right down to the last line when we find Master Khatama has once again sustained a collapse.

29 March 2003 - Abuud: the One-Eyed God reviewed by Molly's Reviews

Superb Read Highly Recommended - 5 Stars

Abuud the One Eyed God  Book 3 of the Sword of Heavens series is third in this series set in a mythical land contrived by ingenious writer Richard Tuttle.  Tuttle’s inventiveness again serves him well. Abuud the One Eyed God is filled with all the vigorous, engaging populace we have come to appreciate.  Tuttle’s unparalleled use of language coupled with his invariably fecund imaginativeness come to the fore in this well crafted composition.  Writer Tuttle once more sets hearty, palmary characters against a framework of phenomenon, timbre and fragrance.  Settings are described in lush detail allowing the reader to feel, see, smell and hear the milieu.  Tuttle’s characters continue to be beleaguered with many of the very imperfections and peculiarity as are found in all and it is those peccadilloes that cause Tuttle wrought population to be so believable.   Hero and villain alike apperceive euphoria, frustration, calamity, debacle as well as conquest.  They all exhibit about the same conduct as any of might in any given situation.  Of course, it is that eminence of emotion and performance is precisely that causes Tuttle’s books to be a delight to read.  Whether wicked or good, mortal, unicorn, or fairy the reader is able to easily recognize the situation, the emotion felt by the character and the behavior exhibited.

Completed with the ardent energy, assiduous course of action and entertaining dialogue exemplifying each of Tuttle’s works; Abuud the One Eyed God Book 3 Sword of Heavens series is an electrifying read.  The reader is moved along from action to action, situation to situation as the determined crusaders at last reach their goal.   Told in twenty-eight chapters the tumult continues through the battles, adventures and the locating of the diamond.

Tuttle again adds a map of the known world, and a recap of the two previous books of the Sword of Heavens series for those who have not yet read the books.  I enjoyed the read and look forward to Dwarven Ruby, the next in the series of seven works.

10 March 2003 - Web of Deceit reviewed by Patricia Spork of eBook Reviews Weekly

Richard S. Tuttle continues the Forgotten Legacy, following Young Lord of Khadora and Star of Sakova in superb manner. Web of Deceit is another masterfully written book, so much so, that the story will leave writers envious and readers fascinated by the imagination and creativity garnered by Mr. Tuttle. In my opinion, the fantasy Forgotten Legacy is comparable to the magnificent science fiction epic Star Wars, considering the many well-drawn out characters (heroes and villains), effective dialogue, defined settings and scenes, and the abundant conflicts and resolutions that form the sub-plots and main plot of the entire story of the seven book tale thus far. I very highly recommend Web of Deceit and the two other books mentioned above to all die-hard fantasy readers.

22 February 2003 - Dragons' Onyx released in Microsoft Reader and Hiebook formats

24 January 2003 - Star of Sakova reviewed by Patricia Spork of eBook Reviews Weekly

Richard S. Tuttle is to be doubly congratulated for Book Two of the Forgotten Legacy series. Star of Sakova is masterfully engineered, correlating his heroine's country's history to that of his hero's in Book One. The many characters are well fleshed and conflicts are abundant and aptly resolved to great satisfaction. I very highly recommend Star of Sakova: Book Two of Forgotten Legacy as a must read, especially as the follow-up to Book One of the fantasy series. Readers will not be disappointed!

5 January 2003 - Unicorns' Opal reviewed by  Molly Martin of Molly's Reviews

Superb Read Highly recommended - 5 Stars

 Unicorn’s Opal, Book 2 of Sword of Heavens series, is another in the exceptional series produced by talented writer Richard Tuttle. 

Tuttle’s quick wit, unprecedented use of words and fertile imagination all serve him well in crafting works of singular interest. 

Tuttle’s characters ... experience happiness, disappointment, defeat and victory with much the same behavior as any of us might. And, that is exactly what makes Tuttle’s books a joy to read. Whether human, unicorn, bird and evil mage we can identify with the character and the emotion felt.

Filled with the fast-paced action, industrious behavior and thoughtful dialogue typifying each of Tuttle’s works, Unicorn’s Opal, Book 2 of  the Sword of Heaven series, does not disappoint.

I found this to be one of the best...

3 January 2003 - Emerald of the Elves released in Microsoft Reader Format

26 December 2002 - Young Lord of Khadora reviewed by Patricia Spork, eBook Reviews Weekly

Richard S. Tuttle expertly delivers a fast-paced fantasy tale in Book One of Forgotten Legacy. Young Lord of Khadora is filled with exceptional dialogue, exciting action, intriguing suspense, and clever and conniving characters that seem all too real. Tuttle definitely has a gift for fantasy writing. I look forward to reading the second book in this three-book series. I highly recommend Young Lord of Khadora as an ideal fantasy read.

26 December 2002 - Interview of Richard S. Tuttle by Phyllis Bator of the Sun Times.

11 December 2002 - Sapphire of the Fairies  reviewed by Molly Martin of Molly's Reviews

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18 November 2002 - Dwarven Ruby released in MS Reader format and Hiebook format.

28 October 2002 - Dwarven Ruby has been completed early. This will allow me to start earlier than expected on Emerald of the Elves.

22 September 2002 - Web of Deceit reviewed by Molly Martin of Molly's Reviews

6 September 2002 - Forgotten Legacy published in Palm format

5 September 2002 - Sword of Heavens published in Palm format

4 September 2002 - Targa Trilogy published in Palm format

1 September 2002 - All books released in print - Available at:

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26 August 2002 - Abuud: the One-Eyed God released in MS Reader, Adobe Ebook and Hiebook formats.

13 August 2002 - Star of Sakova reviewed by Molly Martin of Molly's Reviews

13 August 2002 - Unicorns' Opal released in Hiebook format

21 July 2002 - Young Lord of Khadora reviewed by Molly Martin of Molly's Reviews

"The Young Lord of Khadora is a must read for those who enjoy ‘other world’ and fantastical characters presented in a plausible manner by a skilful weaver of tales."

 

"The reader is drawn right into the turmoil by Tuttle’s clever use of language"

 

 "The Young Lord of Khadora is filled with gritty scenes and gritty dialogue sure to keep the reader on the edge of the seat."

 

18 July 2002 - Sapphire of the Fairies released in Hiebook format

04 July 2002 - Targa Trilogy released in Hiebook format

01 June 2002 - Star of Sakova and Web of Deceit released in Hiebook Format

03 May 2002 - Young Lord of Khadora released in Hiebook format.

01 May 2002 - Unicorns' Opal released in Adobe EBX format.

30 April 2002 - Sapphire of the Fairies released in Adobe EBX format

30 April 2002 - Targa Trilogy (Origin Scroll, Dark Quest, Ancient Prophecy) released in Adobe EBX format

29 April 2002 - Forgotten Legacy (Young Lord of Khadora, Star of Sakova, Web of Deceit) released in Adobe EBX format

23 April 2002 - Unicorns' Opal, Volume 2  of Sword of Heavens series, completed and released in Microsoft Reader format

03 March 2002 - Web of Deceit, Volume 3 in the Forgotten Legacy, completed and released in Microsoft Reader format

12 July 2001 - Targa Trilogy (Origin Scroll, Dark Quest, Ancient Prophecy) and Sapphire of the Fairies released in Microsoft Reader format

07 July 2001 - Young Lord of Khadora and Star of Sakova released in Microsoft Reader format

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