Customer Reviews
Great story, nice user friendly packaging - By: Sussman Pro, 18 Oct 2008 
I think my title says it all, this episode 5 of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness is classic for 21st Century. At present pricing, the six disc set at less then £10 delivered, is very good value. Unlike other Audio CDs the packaging is well made & lends itself to repetative listening. The story is very well read with full character voices. I must say this story is getting quite 'dark' now, so some Parents may wish to sample it first. That said, I believe Adults & children will really enjoy it. Enjoy!
Waited a year for Oath Breaker. Now another for Ghost Hunter. - By: J. Mackenzie, 08 Oct 2008 I waited a year for this book, but it was definatley worth the wait. So much happensin this one, & a few things are answered.
An excellent fifth installment to the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. In my opinion, the best of the series so far.
I will probably re-read this & the previous four I own repeatedly, until next September, when the final book comes out.
I waited a year for this, and I wasn't disappointed... - By: Caitlin, 06 Oct 2008 When I first read Wolf Brother, I thought WOW, this is seriously good. I've collected & read all the books since, & I'm over halfway through Oathbreaker. And it's brilliant.
I'll try not to give out too many spoilers, but this is one of the darkest installments so far, with Torak desperate for revenge after one of his closest friends is murdered by the Soul-Eaters. There's no hanging aroundin the story, already there's a huge amount of action before you've even finished the second chapter. The Deep Forest is also beautifully describedin great detail, plus the character's emotions have become far more complex & it's easier to feel strong sympathy or hate towards them.
If you liked the first four, you'll definitely love this one. It has to be the must-have book of 2008.
Another great installment! - By: Bookworm, 02 Sep 2008 Another unmissable episodein the story of Torak & his "pack"! I agree with the other reviewer that the stories are getting darker with each book, as Torak goes through his adolescent rites of passage, & much sadder too,in line with the overall series name - "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness". I can imagine my youngest son, who is 9 & yet to read "Oathbreaker"(ha! ha! I got first dibs!!), becoming quite upset, as the plot for this story not only introduces us to new characters, but says goodbye to someone very important to Torak. Michelle Paver also reveals more of Torak's history & that of his parents, with some heartbreaking revelations. It is exciting & full of tension as Torak faces yet another threat to his & his friends security, & reluctantly acknowledges his destiny. He is also growing up, & has to learn to control all the raging emotions within him. Renn too is maturing & Torak feels a frisson of attraction between them as their bonds of friendship deepen. I can't wait for the final installment, although I will freely admit that I will be very sad to say goodbye to these characters. Great stuff!
Torak becomes the hunter - By: D. Stewart, 31 Aug 2008 
After another year of waiting, the fifth bookin the Chronicle of Ancient Darkness series is finally out.
Despite my age I devour good quality children's books & Michelle Paver is one of a few good writers serving our literature needs. I have followed Torak, Wolf & Renn from the very beginning & so it was an absolute certainty that a copy of the book come into my possession quickly.
As Michelle Paver continues towards the climax of the series we find 15 year old Torak swearing an oath of vengeance against a Soul Eater who has killed his friend, just as a war between the clans of the Forest looms.
As Torak, Renn & Fin Keddin travel into the deep forest unaware of the war that is brewing, the remaining Soul Eaters come out of the darkness & make their presence felt leaving Torak & Renn to complete the journey. Ultimately Torak steps into the fire alone to confront the enemy of his father without Wolf & his side.
Michelle unravels more of Toraks' backgroundin this volume joining the dots of his father & mothers rolein the unfolding events & exposing more of the bigger picture that is the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness.
Like with JK Rowling I find that Michelle Paver has turned her series darker, that is not to say that I did not enjoy the book but her earlier books are, to me, far more enjoyable.
I read to enjoy & enjoy to read
David
