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The Guide (Tor's Quest Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Trudie Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 56 ratings
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“Dying is becoming rather inconvenient” – Lord Patrick de Cowen.

Prince Tor of Remeny never wanted to take part in the quest to claim the throne after his father’s death and now he has no choice but to continue. What started off as an adventure, a chance to make new friends and catch-up with old acquaintances, has turned into a deadly nightmare.

Tor is only part way through the quest, but already he has lost companions and witnessed the death of one of his brothers, making him realise how serious the quest really is.

Follow the journey of Tor and his band of men, women, wizards, elves, dwarfs and sprites as they use all of their wits, skills and magical ability to find and solve the remaining clues before any more of them are killed.

The latest clue requires them to seek "a guide from another world". Finding the person is the easy part; persuading them to risk their life for a group of strangers will be a bigger challenge. And what will Tor do if the ‘guide’ refuses to help?

This is not the usual type of fantasy novel where Good versus Evil and it all ends in a big battle. It is the journey that is important, not the final destination. As you get to know the characters, and they get to know each other, you will grow to love or hate them and will find yourself eager to know what happens next.

Tor’s Quest is a 5 part series, starting with The Guide. The Maze, The Bard, The Pendant and The Assassin are also available.

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    Tor's Quest
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    November 5, 2011
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0063WKX3S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 5, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2959 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 56 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Jennifer Fay
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Journey
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. Tor and his group of questers are very relateable, even if they are not human. Sam is a great character, and her situation is presented in such a way that you can't help but feel for her. What I really loved was the epic feeling of it, like Lord of the Rings. I also appreciated that there was no simple plot problem which could be easily or formulaicly resolved. It never came across as campy or fairy-tale-like. It felt like genuinely finding yourself on another world with other beings, and the transition to that reality was made seamless. I can't wait to read thd next book in the series!
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Kayla Frederick
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Beginning to an Epic Quest
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019
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A quest for the throne. A group of individuals all qualified to take it in their own way. Tor, however, doesn’t want the throne. He is on the quest to better himself, realizing how deadly serious the quest really is after he must fight to survive against a number of beasts. Not every person who enters the quest survives and as this realization dawns on Tor, he starts to realize that he might be the best person to follow in his father’s footsteps.

The book is told in an interesting way with little “mini episodes” in which the author introduces other characters or takes time away from the main plot to give the readers updates on things that are going on in other parts of the world. This writing style made me think of a video game, and that in itself was interesting.

The writing itself was beautiful with vivid descriptions and fully formed characters. An awesome beginning to an epic series.
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Brittany
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018
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This is a great read. It's filled with adventure and gets you hooked pretty quickly. I enjoy a good fantasy read and I have to say this book is good. There are a good amount of characters to get to learn and know about, but the author is good at making sure you get a glimpse at all of them.The author does a good job of describing the world which is very important in fantasy books. Overall I enjoyed this book and am excited to see what happens next.
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Luv2read
5.0 out of 5 stars So much I enjoyed about this one
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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In the face of his father’s death and against resistance Tor takes the throne only to begin not a new adventure with new friends and old relations but a deadly game. As he navigates through his days on the throne, friends fall away and tragedy ensues. But clues enter and help and action packed fantasy keeps the reader guessing where will this all end? The story was believable, an indication of the author’s talent especially in tackling fantasy, but it isn’t simply a fantasy storyline – it’s a combination of action and relatable timeless characters with traits we all possess. Ultimately, I came away with my imagination sparked for the author had a great way of making non-human characters so relatable. There’s so much I enjoyed about this story from the subtle humor that made me smile to the portrayal of emotions coming in equal parts from an array of characters to the pursuit through gut-wrenching dangers to the softer scenes and on to the satisfying ending. Looking forward to the next in this well-written series.
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A. J. Kohler
5.0 out of 5 stars It's not over until it's over - and it's not over yet
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018
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Rival princes, all seeking the clues that, in order, will lead to the declaration of the heir to their father’s kingdom. Each time a clue is found, there is one less copy and the last prince to reach it is out of luck. At least one killed himself when he lost out. There are still more clues to go. What could possibly go wrong with that?

There are various requirements for each clue-seeking group. In addition to the prince, among others, they need someone from another world. In this particular group, they get ... Sam. Sam is recently widowed and lost not only her husband but their child as well. She’s a good candidate for a new start in life. This was more of a new start than she was really looking for, but it certainly seemed interesting.

Until her participation appeared to lead into something far more dangerous than anything she’d been through before - and she’d been through a lot.

Tor’s Quest #1, The Guide, is an engaging story, to say the least, and the only thing I can say I didn’t like about the book is I’ll have to wait until the next book to find out what happens!
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Lila Mina
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! For all fans of The Wheel of Time
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
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It’s been a long time since a high fantasy story hooked me, mostly because usually it’s aimed at a younger audience. But The Quest is for adult readers and I was delighted.

The cast of characters is brilliant, the risque trope of inserting someone from another world into a magical land very well handled, the plot is fabulous and the dialogues compelling. The story is realistic and believable despite the genre. The writing itself is perfect and it was truly a great and pleasurable reading experience.

I can’t wait to read the rest of the series and recommend it to anyone who loves this genre!
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ML Rosado
4.0 out of 5 stars Enter Tor's world!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018
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The Guide is a fun read with lots of characters and an intriguing plot. i was little lost at the beginning but quickly discovred Tor's world and got hooked. Very interesting read ;)
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Thomas K Haase
5.0 out of 5 stars Ripped from her reality
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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The book took me on a pleasant and exciting trip through an ever expanding world. I was pulled in quickly as I developed an emotional attachment to the main character. Sam’s struggles and adventures played across my heart as the story developed. I was quickly introduced to many endearing characters. Witches who wield world changing powers and witches who heal you with a song, a benevolent vampire and a grumpy wizard. All the characters provided me with a string or more to hold onto making me feel invested in how their story turns out. I really enjoyed this book and hope that Sam finds her way,
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Carol
4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2019
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An interesting cast of characters leads this epic fantasy quest which involves a modern day girl being sucked into another world to help save the day. That ending is something - wow - I am dying to know how things turn out in the next instalment. A definite continue the series from me.
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1D82 Many
5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing and an epic fantasy!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2018
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Love it! A proper quest with a brilliant cast of characters.

Experimenting with an ouija board should never be taken lightly, but this game has far more seroius consequences. Sam has been whipped away into the future to be part of this epic adventure to help crown a king, but it's not going to be as easy as just popping a crown on the man's head. Leaving aside having to get over the shock of discovering elves, sprites, vampires and all manner of other unlikely characters, having to solve the clues isn't quite as easy as it sounds.

Great writing and a fabulous story. There's never a dull moment. I have usually found this type of book aimed at teens/young adult readers but this one is definitely an adult read, which is actually great and a real change for this fantasy genre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Time travel adventure to keep you turning the page
Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2023
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I love this series. We start with Sam in today’s times. Heartbroken after the death of her partner and unborn babe, she agrees to go out with a group of friends. But, when the girls hold a séance, Sam’s life is turned upside down and transported hundreds of years into the future where magic and strange creatures roam the earth. Prince Tor is on a family quest. A quest to determine who will be the next ruler and king of his family’s land and kingdom. With his bunch of misfits by his side, they summon Sam, and together they travel the lands to discover clues to win the right to become the next king.
This is a story of time travel. Heartbreak. Friendship. Enemies. Fantastic world-building and characters. I cannot wait to read the next book. Well recommended.
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Tarian Green
5.0 out of 5 stars A great fantasy read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2018
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Sam is a contemporary heroine who is transported to a magical world where she meets Tor who is on a quest for his father’s throne. I like when real-world characters with current issues are dropped into fantasy worlds where they are forced to face different types of problems. However, my preference is that they eventually return home.
This is a character based novel, and there are many. The main make-shift family are well drawn, each having highly individual characteristics which make them memorable. There’s Patrick who frequently dies and comes back to life, a dwarf, witches, a sprite, a mind reader and many more fascinatingly interesting characters. It was these imaginative characters and the good world building which kept me gripped.
A would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys exploring rich fantasy worlds.
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Dawn bolton
4.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting paranormal novel.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2019
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There are many characters in this book with several story threads running through the novel. It is rich and complex with very good descriptions of the characters. Samantha a modern young woman, finds herself in a different world and joins an unusual team to find the answers to some puzzles. The adventures she finds during the quest both stimulate her and enable her to grow as a person and understand those around her. Interesting and it makes the reader want to read more of the author's books.
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