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Heretic of Set: Anok, Heretic of Stygia Volume II Mass Market Paperback – October 25, 2005

by J. Steven York (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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Seeking his father's murderer, the warrior Anok has joined the Cult of Set. Tainted by dark sorcery, he begins a perilous journey across the desert to a city of outlaw sorcerers in order to control his magic before it consumes his soul.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ace
  4. Publication date
    October 25, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    4.2 x 0.71 x 6.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0441013457
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0441013456
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J. Steven York is the national bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including adventures in the worlds of Star Trek, Conan, the Transformers, and MechWarrior. He lives in Oregon with his wife, fellow writer and occasional collaborator, Christina F. York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ace (October 25, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0441013457
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0441013456
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.71 x 6.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Steve York is the national best-selling author of over a dozen books and many short stories published in anthologies, magazines, and as Kindle books. In addition to his original fiction, he's written adventures in the worlds of Star Trek, the X-Men, Conan, the Transformers, and MechWarrior.

In his spare time he produces the weekly web-comic "Minions at Work" (www.MinionsAtWork.com)

He's married to fellow-writer Christina F. York (Who also writes mystery as Christy Evans and Christy Fifield), with whom he sometimes collaborates. They live on the Oregon coast with their two cats Sydney and Oz.

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D M
3.0 out of 5 stars Finished
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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I had to buy this one to finish the series I started while traveling and picked up the other at a USO library. Easy to read, simple and continued the story of not Conan but someone else.
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John J. Gormly
4.0 out of 5 stars The heart of the desert, the soul of the snake
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2005
In this, the second book of the Anok series, J Steven York ups the ante. Anok is not only more powerful, he is more likely to use that power, and with fewer pangs of guilt. He is embracing the evil mark of Set just as it constricts his flesh. His friends reach out to help, but Anok seems more focused on himself, resulting in a more accomplished, more tragic direction for the young acolyte. Classic Conan enemy Thoth-Amon makes a disturbing appearance, one that Anok will not soon forget. This is another excellent glimpse into the world created by Robert E. Howard, and the time when Conan was king.
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Valeria
3.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTING downhill slide..
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2005
'Heretic of Set' - Anok, Heretic of Stygia trilogy - book 2

I've got mixed feelings about book 2. Again, it is well written with plenty of good detail and atmosphere. York does well researched cities and desert travel, and has some clever ideas.

there are lots of interesting sections about the following subjects..

..Sorcery and the madness and corruption it causes.

..the cult of Set and the plotting of some of it's high-level members.

..scholars and research of ancient sorcery in secret scrolls and tablets, and potions and poisons.

And eventually..[at last] we get a short 'adventure', more surprises and awesome powerful magic in items and sorcerers.. in magic castle and Atlantean tomb!

There are lots of 'exaggerated' claims and rumours about King Conan and Thoth-Amon [TA ] throughout the book. and YES, later TA makes an impact in the book! [but i cannot reveal more. i will not spoil it for you. but suffice to say that fans of 'Conan the destroyer' film and comic fans are in for a big treat? but R.E.Howard and J.M.Roberts fans [like myself] may find this flamboyant version of TA too 'spectacular' and over-the-top maniacal?]

But the other characters that i like [Fallon and Tefiri] and the main plot often get neglected and 'lost' among this long, interesting and detailed 'documentary' about Stygian sorcery. Fallon is completely 'wasted' and woefully under-used through most of this book. and great opportunities to liven up the book with her were badly missed. i am very disappointed.:(

Sadly, most of the 'combats' [and there are more magic practice tests and 'dreams' than gritty sword-fights] seem uninspired and somewhat dull and corny even though most involve spectacular powerful magic.

There was no good exciting 'adventure' for me untill the last 60 pages of this book. and then it ended too soon, and seemed rushed? [there are only 263 pages in book 2. why not fill it up to 300 pages when you finally get a decent adventure mission going?]

there are some good bits in the last 60 pages and thankfully the climax is quite satisfying.

Anok has become far too powerful now and i suppose i find him boring, and he still does some 'silly' things. [and if he gets any more 'implants' he will become another 'Borg from Star Trek'?!] ;)

it's not a bad book but i found it lacking the 'exciting adventure' promised by book 1.

Rating = 5 /10. very disappointing after book 1.

[ NB. read reviews of all 3 books before you decide to invest your time]
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Philip William Wilkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 29, 2016
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Excellent quality fast delivery
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