The Eagle Claw Legend by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Description:
The moment Gabriel’s father, Tyrian, looks upon his son he knows the child is destined for greatness. It is something he is determined to train him well for, as he knows the Fates never give gifts of this magnitude without a reason.

Danaë, Gabriel’s mother knows her mate well enough to fear for the way he will teach their son. Tyrian isn’t the only one aware of the heavy hand of the Fates. She does as well and is determined to shield him from the harsh road he will be forced to travel. It is a dream that will be denied when she is killed in battle when Gabriel is only six.

It is the beginning of Gabriel’s climb to power and how he comes to be known as the fiercest warrior in the Elven lands. He is both feared and respected by friend and foe alike. In war Elven Warriors shout their battle cry, ‘Eagle Claw’ as they race to attack their enemies. Their enemies quake at the sound as they know who they will soon face. He is Gabriel, High Lord General of the Combined Elven and Fae Armed forces, and he has no equal in the land.

Review:

The Eagle Claw Legend by M.A. Abraham is a novella set in her wonderful Elven Legends world. As we recognize by the title, this is about our illustrious hero, Gabriel and how he became the High Lord General of the Combined Elven and Fae Armed Forces.  The story begins with the birth of Gabriel to Danae and Tyrian, and his wife’s determination to allow her son to enjoy the early years of his life.  Tyrian begins immediately to slowly train Gabriel on basic things, as he knows the fates plan is to make his son into the ultimate warrior..bar none.

Danae is killed in a battle when Gabriel was only 6 years old, and despite his grief, he cannot show his father any emotions, as the father will begin to push for more strict training.  Gabriel has a brother, whom he has not seen for hundreds of years, and when Tyrian lies on his death bed, the older son is called home. Lorenth senses the life Gabriel has had all these years, and in a short time, they do become closer, as he plays pranks, and forces Gabriel to enjoy a little and have fun.

With the Demon war on the horizon, Gabriel proves his uncanny ability to sense where the enemy is, as well as training his warriors fiercely; which leads to the utmost respect and loyalty not only from his warriors, but from the Kings and leaders. Nothing gets done without the approval of Gabriel, who continues to be the best leader/warrior there ever will be.

With the help from other Kings and the Fae, they learn about the Dragons, and with their help, the tide changes in their favor.  It was nice to see some of our favorites from where it all began, King Daroth, Serenity, C’Liandra, Marious, Aren, Liessen, and in the last chapter, we hear the name of Eden (our ultimate heroine), whom Gabriel has not met yet.

This was a fun, as well as interesting story showing us how Gabriel grew up with a dominant father, and started as a child to learn to be what was expected of him by the Fates.  The Eagle Claw Legend was fast paced read, and brought back many memories.  If you are a big Elven Chronicles fan, you need to read this novella; very well done by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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