Shrine of the Desert Mage (Parsina Saga Volume I)

I would certainly recommend the Shrine of the Desert Mage by Stephen Goldin as an enjoyable and rewarding read; for its rich prose, clever and well-crafted story and its interesting and engaging re-telling of the age-old tale of good versus evil.

If you are looking for a fantasy that is not a clone of furry-footed folk in a quasi-England or another gloomy barbarian stomping through civilization, The Shrine of the Desert Mage might be it.

The characters are what make this series a must-read.

I love love love this story!... I think the writing is brilliant! The story is unique (at least for me) and very interesting.

If you love a fantasy novel that is more fairy tale than anything else, this book is for you.

I think this is a great story, beautiful writing style, in-depth analysis and presentation of a totally different culture, and spell-binding story.