Mountain of Whispers

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Following on from Labyrinth of Fire, part three of the trilogy takes the young shapeshifters inside the abandoned elfin temple on Whisper Mountain, where the dreaded Shadow Demon lurks. Nobody in their right mind would enter, but a crazy old soothsayer declares that the mountain is "the key to everything." Meanwhile, Miss Simone has more pressing matters to deal with: soldiers have found their way into her world...

Published July 22, 2010

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October 14, 2010 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nigel Rowe Although initially thinking that here was more of the same, the story soon developed as another cracking good read. I shouldn't have doubted Keith's skills in producing a third book in the 'Fog' trilogy. This book had me up into the small hours, eagerly awaiting the next developments to unfold. Highly recommended to all readers of all ages - not just fans of sci-fi, and certainly not just for kids!

October 1, 2010 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Piers Anthony, bestselling author of the XANTH series Find this review in Piers Anthony's OctOgre 2010 newsletter.

The first novel in this series was Island of Fog, a good solid children's novel that adults should also like, featuring eight twelve year old children who were developing the ability to change into other creatures. The sequel was Labyrinth of Fire, where the children completed their abilities in hard-hitting action. This is the third, and it too is compelling. There are serious problem on the world to which they have been taken, and they must seek answers on the dread Mountain of Whispers. It turns out that the whispers are because there is a constant wind blowing into the mountain. How can this be? They explore, though warned that there is a terrible demon therein. That turns out to be just the beginning, and the framework expands. Mysteries are finally resolved. There is also the hint of the beginning of a romance; Abigail likes protagonist Hal, and starts doing flirtatious things like holding his hand, and he is embarrassed but nothing loath. That's as far as it goes; this is a children's novel, remember. I recommend this as I did the other two: read them with your children.

September 19, 2010 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Michelle Mountain of Whispers is book 3 from the Island of Fog series. Book 1 Island of Fog. Book 2 Labyrinth of Fire.

Once again we join Hal and his friends as they are sent on another mission that only they, with their special talents, can complete. Hal, his friends and their families have had little time to settle into their new home when their new world comes under attack. If the young friends can solve a 15 year old mystery, they may just save everyone in this new world and those few survivors left in the old.

A terrible secret has been revealed to one of the friends when they looked into a magic glass ball. The truth of what caused the death of millions in their old world is horrible. The revelation is so shocking it could cause fragile alliances to crumble. With their new home under threat of invasion, the alliances are more important now than ever. Hal and his shapeshifting friends are needed to secure the alliances and bring help to repel the invaders.

Planning is interupted when an old soothsayer arrives. His predictions are generally dismissed but something in what he says makes sense to the friends and lines up with what was revealed in the glass ball. They convince the leaders to let them investigate the soothsayer’s ravings on their way to gather allies. So, armed only with their shapeshifting abilities, the friends leave to solve the mystery of The Mountain of Whispers.

Keith Robinson has wielded his special kind of magic again and this book is just as wonderful as the first two. The books are packed full of adventure and fun but also deliver some serious messages. For example, they promote teamwork and respect of others; they explore environmental issues and disasters; and demonstrate the complex issue of integration, immigration and race relations. There are so many reasons why these books should be on every school list. So many big messages but you never feel like you’re being preached to. Keith has a beautiful style of writing that sweeps you along effortlessly. I hope Keith keeps adding to this series because I for one am not ready to put it down.

Thank you Keith Robinson.

August 19, 2010 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brian Beck So I've read the first and second books in this children's series. Island of Fog, the first is a conceptually innovative and intriguing story which demanded a follow up. Labyrinth of Fire was such a book. You know the feeling when you watch a great movie and everyone is happy and all is well... but you wished you could see what happened after... but you know it's just a story and the characters disappear with the closing credits? This is like that. Labyrinth of Fire is a superb expansion of the narrative lifeline.

Mountain of Whispers, the third novel continues the story and delivers on its promise - danger, thrills, conflict, growth and resolution in abundance capturing the feeling of the created world's environment so well that you really feel the dust, fear, pain and relief! Some books capture the landscape and the smells and the emotion and succeed in bringing you into their world. This is what I love about these stories.

One minor criticism is that sometimes the action is so fast, the writing barely keeps up with the frenzy of activity that I know the author sees in his imagination. There are some plot issues like the crane which fell into place a little too easily and a few others that I'll not spoil. This is unlike the first book which is painstakingly perfectionist in its treatment of plot continuum and explanations. On the other hand, it's good to see some pieces of plot from the previous books fall nicely into place. All in all, a fun and rewarding read. Reading the previous books is mandatory.

August 12, 2010 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ashley It's really, really good. Almost as good as the second one.