Dreamwalker: Volume 1

C.S. Friedman

Feb 2014 · Penguin

About this ebook

The first book in the action-filled urban fantasy Dreamwalker trilogy follows Jessica Drake as she navigates the dangerous landscape of distant worlds and dimensions

All her life Jessica Drake has dreamed of other worlds, some of them similar to her own, others disturbingly alien. She never shares the details with anyone, save her younger brother Tommy, a compulsive gamer who incorporates some aspects of Jessica’s dreams into his games. But now someone is asking about those dreams...and about her. A strange woman has been watching her house. A visitor to her school attempts to take possession of her dream-inspired artwork.

Why?

As she begins to search for answers, it becomes clear that whoever is watching her does not want her to learn the truth. One night her house catches on fire, and when the smoke clears she discovers that her brother has been kidnapped. She must figure out what is going on, and quickly, if she and her family are to be safe.

Following clues left behind on Tommy's computer, determined to find her brother and bring him home safely, Jessica and two of her friends are about to embark on a journey that will test their spirits and their courage to the breaking point, as they must leave their own world behind and confront the source of Earth's darkest legends – as well as the terrifying truth of their own secret heritage.

Ratings and reviews

I'm a HUUUGE C.S. Friedman fan. This book however is not worthy of her. The book never goes anywhere. The main character is alluded to have these special powers but you never really see any example of them. She has some dreams but you never even know if they are real. You meet one or two characters that could be interesting but they are barely developed. The main character is a boring blah girl with nothing that makes here even slightly interesting. It's like she took the first 2-3 chapters and stretched them out into a whole book. I want my money back.--Really disappointing. I've been waiting YEARS for C.S. Friedman to come out with a new book and I get this?! --The end of the Magister series was slightly disappointing also because the main villain along with his backstory wasn't introduced till the final book.

I'm looking forward to the next book! This was not written for an older audience so it seems the main character is in the throes of maturing as the situations she finds herself in become more demanding. I was inspired by her dystopian cultures and the beautiful descriptions of some of the settings. The dream sequences are intriguing. Really anticipating the second book and great read.

Loved this book cant wait for the next one

About the author

An acknowledged master of dark fantasy, Celia Friedman is a John W. Campbell award finalist, and the author of the highly acclaimed Coldfire Trilogy, New York Times Notable Book of the Year This Alien Shore, In Conquest Born, The Madness Season, The Wilding and The Magister Trilogy. Friedman worked for twenty years as a professional costume designer, but retired from that career in 1996 to focus on her writing. She lives in Virginia, and can be contacted via her website, www.csfriedman.com.