Customer Reviews
Brilliant, but not all that Suprising. - By: Mr. A. J. D. White, 05 Sep 2001 
I would have to say I loved this book from start to finish with only one exception..... that is I want part 3 NOW!!!!
This book follows on brilliantly from Casting Shadows, developing some of the characters we were introduced toin that book into fully fleged peoplein their own right. It lets us watch how learn more the truth about themselves & how this truth changes them, it also has some very nice tyins to the TV series & gives us a new perspective on what wasn going on back thenin the series.
However as I saidin the title I didn't find anything revealedin this book to be a suprise, it wasn't blatently obvious to me what was going to happen (like some films when you know the end) but it didn't grab me unawares & change every thing either.
I would say that if you love B5 & can read you should read this book, but you need to read part 1 first... I would also read this trilogy before you read the Centari one as that has a spoilerin it regarding the mages...
What a revelation! - By: , 06 Aug 2001 Well having waited a few months since reading the first installment, again, once i started reading, i could not put this book down.
The twists & turnsin the story are gripping. The book linksin nicely with the episode The Geometry of Shadows which helps put itin the babylon 5 timeline.
The most intriguing part was the revelation about the tech, i won't say anymore than that as I don't want to spoil the story for others.
Anyway, a good read & yet again, can't wait for the 3rd & final installment.
Echo the first Review - Outstanding - By: Andrews Voice, 24 Jul 2001 I had been waiting for this book for months & it did not disappoint!
This series has an amazing ability to draw you into the story. I found myself thinking about it even when not reading.
This is no simple good guys & bad guys story. The expansion of Geometry of Shadows is excellent! As with all B5 inspired by JMS nothing is quite what it at first seems. Galen hunting down the one he wishes to crush & destroy only to find he holds answers to the questions Galen is asking! He then reveals the ultimate secret of the Techno-Mages which throws Galen into such a dark place you wonder if he will find a way outin the next book.
It will be a long wait!!
Techo Mage series got even better - By: jkekoni@akumiitti.fi, 22 Jul 2001 After this book the "Passign of techo mages" is as integral part of B5 universe as "Legions of Fire" & "Dark Genesis" even techo mages newer had major rolein shadow war.
If you read this you'll learn why Vorlons dislike techo mages despite/becouse of the similaritiesin their philosophies.
You'll also learn why Baylock & some other techo mages have so high respect of the discipline.
Ther is also more about Vorlons especially Kosh & reasons for techno mage's secresy.
You'll find some backround about the reasons why the rules of Vorlon/Shadow war were broken.
You'll learn a new side of Galen character thas was not really visiblein the Crusade. The character besomes as multi-dimensional as Delen, Londo or Sheridan.
As any other B5 book, reading this probably makes no sense if you have not seen the TV serie.
Superb... - By: , 19 Jul 2001 With the confirmed return of the Shadows, the Circle that rules the techno-mages have decided that to fight them is too costly, & the only option for them to survive is to go into hiding. A decision which doesn't go down well with Galen whose rage is building within him as he seeks to take revenge against those that caused the death of his fellow mage Isabelle. But with agents of the Shadows seemingly everywhere, a daring plan is formed to ensure the survival of the mages, but at what price will this plan succeed?
Following almost immediately on from the first bookin this trilogy, Casting Shadows, Jeanne Cavelos' latest entry into the Babylon 5 universe is yet another masterpiece, bettering even the quality of the first of The Passing Of The Techno-Mage Trilogy. Set over a very short space of time, Summoning Light continues the Techno-mage story, & also reveals that there was far more to the B5 episode, The Geometry Of Shadows, than anyone ever imagined.
Whereas there is the bigger picture of the techno-mage's involvement with the start of the Shadow War, Summoning Light is very much the story of both Elric & Galen. Elric, the strong member of the Circle who have guided the mages for centuries, & his protégée - the headstrong Galen, wracked with guilt & doubt about himself & the mage with the deadly spell of destruction. Cavelos characterises both of these characters superbly well & she brings something to them beyond that which was seen of both of themin Babylon 5 &in Crusade. But although these two are the main characters, & dominate the story, the other characters are equally well drawn & memorable.
Cavelos' pacing of the story is tremendous, & combined with the quality of her writing it made this book impossible to put down as it races towards it's shocking conclusion. Once more the universe of Babylon 5 is brought back to life vividlyin great style, Summoning Light is a book that I cannot recommend highly enough. It is a book of epic proportions which should be read & enjoyed.
If the conclusion of The Passing Of The Techno-Mages is as good as Casting Shadows & Summoning Light have been, then Invoking Darkness will be a fitting end to this wonderful trilogy.
