The Still

David Feintuch

Jan 2013 · Rodrigo of Caledon Book 1 · Open Road Media

About this eBook

DIVDavid Feintuch’s fantasy debut: the rousing tale of a young man’s quest to reclaim his throne and master his own soul/divDIV
Rodrigo, Prince of Caledon, is petulant, selfish, and uncaring. When his mother, Queen Elena, dies, he fully expects to inherit the title of king. Instead, his uncle usurps the throne, and Rodrigo is forced out of the kingdom, along with his brother and best friend./divDIV /divDIVIn order for Rodrigo to take back his birthright, he must win not only the allegiance of the Council of State, but also the Still, a mystical power that can be channeled by the rightful king of Caledon. To wield that power, Rodrigo must be pure, must be honest, and must be crowned king. Rodrigo’s success or failure will determine the fate of not only his homeland, but of his very soul./div

Ratings and reviews

If you can get past the horrid character of the young prince this is a well written book. Though it amazes me that it seems every modern book must be about half a gay romance novel. I am thoroughly disgusted with the frequency of homosexual relationships in modern fiction.

About the author

DIVDavid Feintuch (1944–2006) was the author of the award-winning military science fiction Seafort Saga series, which spans Midshipman’s Hope, Challenger’s Hope, Prisoner’s Hope, Fisherman’s Hope, Voices of Hope, Patriarch’s Hope, and Children of Hope. Feintuch came to writing late, previously having worked as a lawyer and antiques dealer. In 1996, at the age of fifty, he won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer from the World Science Fiction Society. He later expanded into the fantasy genre with his Rodrigo of Caledon series, including The Still and The King. /div