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| Title | : | Mastiff (Beka Cooper #3) |
| Author | : | Tamora Pierce |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 596 pages |
| Published | : | October 25th 2011 by Random House |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Young Adult. Fiction. Magic |
Tamora Pierce
Hardcover | Pages: 596 pages Rating: 4.26 | 25257 Users | 1586 Reviews
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The Hunt is on!Three years have passed since Beka Cooper almost died in the sewers of Port Caynn, and she is now a respected member of the Provost's Guard. But her life takes an unexpected turn when her fiancé is killed on a slave raid. Beka is faced with a mixture of emotions as, unbeknownst to many, she was about to call the engagement off.
It is as Beka is facing these feelings that Lord Gershom appears at her door. Within hours, Beka; her partner, Tunstall; her scent hound, Achoo; and an unusual but powerful mage are working on an extremely secretive case that threatens the future of the Tortallan royal family, and therefore the entire Tortallan government. As Beka delves deeper into the motivations of the criminals she now Hunts, she learns of deep-seated political dissatisfaction, betrayal, and corruption. These are people with power, money, and influence. They are able to hire the most skilled of mages, well versed in the darkest forms of magic. And they are nearly impossible to identify.
This case - a Hunt that will take her to places she's never been - will challenge Beka's tracking skills beyond the city walls, as well as her ability to judge exactly whom she can trust with her life and country's future.
Details Books As Mastiff (Beka Cooper #3)
| Original Title: | Mastiff |
| ISBN: | 0375814701 (ISBN13: 9780375814709) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Beka Cooper #3, Tortall, Tortall (chronological order) #3 , more |
| Characters: | Beka Cooper |
| Setting: | Tortall |
| Literary Awards: | Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2012), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2011) |
Rating Regarding Books Mastiff (Beka Cooper #3)
Ratings: 4.26 From 25257 Users | 1586 ReviewsCriticism Regarding Books Mastiff (Beka Cooper #3)
"Mastiff is a somewhat disappointing conclusion to Tamora Pierce's Beka Cooper series. I liked this entry better than the previous book in the trilogy, but neither approached the quality of the first book. There are many interesting and entertaining elements hereI enjoyed seeing how magic can be used for detective work and forensic investigation and was charmed by the new member of Beka's hunt team, but the book feels somewhat slap-dash despite its length and it has a number of oddThe king's only son is kidnapped, and Beka Cooper and her partner Tunstall are charged with finding him. From the first, it's clear that this was an inside job, and as the case continues, more and more obstacles are thrown in the Dogs' way. They must battle through swamps, ambushes, and controlling nobles. But at least they've got help: Tunstall's lover, the lady knight Sabine, Cooper's scent-hound Achoo, her powerful friend Pounce, and a mage named Farmer. This was my least favorite of the
The final Beka book is probably my favorite. Oddly it begins with Beka mourning the loss of her Dog lover. And goes on to become a true classic quest. There is Beka (shall we call her the ranger?), a mage, a paladin, and a rogue. I didn't realize this until this most recent reread. Pierce has fun with the tropes and delves once more into the horrors of the common folk in medieval times (basically). It's nice to see a fantasy that doesn't glorify nobility to the expense of all reality. For those
Ergh. I sucked down all of Tamora Pierce's many books too quickly and I've been left with none to read for a while. I'm depending on you MASTIFF!
OH SHIT!! This was far and away the best Beka Cooper book, probably because there is no continuity of character, tone, or content between the last book and this one. This almost reads like an entirely different series, one more grounded in Tortall with fewer extraneous characters and a defined quest narrative that I could get behind. Even the journal device has improved: this reads like a first-person novel, rather than a "journal." If you liked the first two Beka Cooper books (I mostly didn't)
4.5 stars. A terrific end to a terrific series. Beka Cooper, Tunstall, and a mage, Farmer, are tasked with finding the kidnapped son of their king. They encounter problem after problem, and are repeatedly attacked by a terrible foe, who thinks nothing of killing innocents. It's a hard case to solve, and is basec in mage and noble opposition to the King's taxes, but solve it she does, with much help from great scent hound Achoo, Farmer and Lady Sabine, who joins the group. Beka both loses and
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