Fall Of The Templar (Grey Griffins)
by Derek Benz, J. S. Lewis
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Author: Derek Benz, J. S. LewisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-01
ISBN: 0439837766
Number of pages: 304
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Orchard Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
In book three of the Grey Griffins trilogy, The Fall of the Templar, Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis bring the story to fantastic close. Max, Harley, and Natalia escape the Black Wolves after losing the Spear of Ragnarok to their leader. Ernie is hospitalized in a coma and the friends are distraught at their friend's situation and their loss of the artifact. Their return to Avalon is not a happy one, especially with the looming specter of the end of the world behind them.
A new mentor enters Max's life to help him understand the Codex and his developing power, but there is very little time left to do anything. The last hope lies in another lost artifact called the Eye of Odin, a magical item whose power can take magic from another source, hopefully the spear. The Templar are on a last ditch effort to locate and recover the object before the Black Wolves find the World Tree. Their desire to use the spear and end the world is driven by the idea of recreating a new world order.
The Grey Griffins, including Ernie whose miraculous recovery has given him powers from Faerie, travel with several remaining Templar to the faerie Underworld to search for the Eye of Odin and stop the Black Wolves. Max must confront the Eye's guardians and Ernie learns that there is a great risk using his new power. Natalia and Harley and the rest of the Templar must surpass the Underworld's many obstacles and creatures to locate the World Tree and help Max.
Benz and Lewis, in a remarkable twist, take the reader through an unforeseen ending that isn't contrived or substandard. The Fall of the Templar completes an excellent story that has only gotten better and better throughout the three books. Action packed with great characterization and drama, this story is well worth reading.
The Grey Griffin trilogy, overall, is very well done, methodical and enjoyable, and most of all supremely entertaining. Aside the first book's minor faults the whole series is told in a perfect balance of detail and forward momentum. Never lagging, it allows the reader to share the four friend's experiences while growing and learning throughout the story. Many lessons of teamwork, trust, and responsibility are executed seamlessly within the tale, an inspiring series for the young adult reader, and even for the adult reader.
Summary of Fall Of The Templar (Grey Griffins)
The epic battle between the Grey Griffins and forces of evil continues, as Max, Harley, and Natalia face off against Morgan La Fey and Lord Sumner. The friends also struggle to find a way to save Ernie, who remains trapped in an enchanted coma, and Max must come to terms with his father's most wicked betrayal. The Grey Griffins and the Templar knights stage the last stand-off to save the world and the Land of Faerie....Derek Benz and J. S. Lewis grew up together in Minnesota and were the best of friends. This is their third novel together.
Derek Benz has always been interested in archaeology, linguistics, mythology, and cosmology, and currently he works for a Fortune 100 company.
J. S. Lewis has worked in news reporting, radio producing, animation, speech writing, video game development, and now marketing. Both Mr. Benz and Mr. Lewis live in Arizona with their families.
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