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people of dirt (Dirt, Series 2, Book #3) by C. C. Hogan

29/12/2017

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​Regular readers of my reviews will know that I am a long-time fan of C.C. Hogan's magnificent fantasy series set in the land of Dirt. My latest read from Hogan, People of Dirt is book three in series two of the story of this amazing fantasy world. As such, it appears to be the last in this particular story, which does sadden me somewhat. I have come to love and enjoy the principal characters from Dirt, especially the three women; Silvi, Ferrett and Mistry. These strong, young (although one of them is actually over 500-years-old) are a wonderful portrayal of leadership. They all have their weaknesses and their faults, but deep down they are driven by the search for peace and justice. I love all the characters in Dirt, but, of course, especially the dragons. I mean, who doesn't love dragons? The dragons of Dirt are drawn, by Hogan, with the characteristics, mannerisms and morality of humans, but even more so. They are more moral and upright, it seems, than us. 

In this final iteration of Dirt, things are coming to a head. As Dragon Leader, Sylvi, tries to unite the bulk of Preland against the invaders from the north, led by the fanatical priests, the True Path, who have corrupted the legends of Pree for their own benefit, you can tell the final battles will not only be climatic, but bloody and action-packed. People of Dirt is a substantial book, but at no time did I notice the length of the story. Hogan's ability to keep a reader entranced with both action and great dialogue is well known to me. 

I am in awe of the incredible depth and detail of the world created by C. C. Hogan. This author has made real a world of fantasy and dragons that few authors are capable of achieving. Without giving away the plot, at all, I would just say this: "Any author who can make a reader physically cry over the death of an imaginary dragon character is an author worthy of respect and following." C. C. Hogan IS such an author. I can highly recommend People of Dirt and the entire, wonderful, Dirt series. I will miss it. Kudos to Hogan.     

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Do shoot on over to Amazon and take a look at People of Dirt and all of C. C. Hogan's magnificent selection. You don't have to read the Dirt books in order, to enjoy them, but I would definitely recommend it if you want to get the most from this amazing series. 

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1/1/2018 23:54:55

Grant, thank you so much for the praise and I am glad you enjoyed the tale!

But, this is NOT the end. Far from it.

Aside from two spin-offs from series two that I am writing, The Young of the Plains and The Dragon and his Rider, series three is in the early stages of development.

Called "The story of Se-Ini and Jarro Farthing," it is set three hundred years later.

The world is, to a certain extent, a little more peaceful than it was. The return of the dragons has brought prosperity to some of the lands. But not everything is right.

A new threat is growing, one that could destroy everything that Mistry and the dragons have worked so hard to build.

But this time, the threat comes from within....

The first book will be called Brothers and Sisters and will tell the story of Se-Ini and Jarro Farthing who live in Wead-Wodder, and of the twin son and daughter of the Ancient Eiferra.

I have only just started, but chapter one is half written to get my brain working and the basic story is mapped out. It will take a while as this is a powerful and incredibly complicated tale that links everything to the past of 10,000 years before!

Thanks again, mate!

CC

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Grant Leishman
5/1/2018 14:56:31

My pleasure Chris, I love the series and am thrilled to hear that there is still more to come on the world of Dirt. Cheers.

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