Review of: Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse - Kaleb Nation

Published: September 2009 by Sourcebooks Inc.

Published in 2009, Bran Hambric is the debut novel of author Kaleb Nation, creator of http://www.twilightguy.com/ and http://www.kalebnation.com/ – the first in the series, it follows the story of a young boy of six, who is found within the walls of a locked bank vault with no memory of how he got there, or in fact any of his past. Living in a city where the art of magic is illegal, he discovers that his mother (whom he cannot remember) created a deadly curse and a curse that revolves around him.

My Rating: 4 out of 5

Bran Hambric has a well-crafted plot, with excitement and action present throughout, giving a positive vibe to a novel with its basis grounded within fantasy – Nation writes with a talent that is hard to find, bringing together humour and creativity at just the right degree, creating a novel that is truly a pleasure to read. There are so many twists and turns that give the book a real energy that, as the reader, you can't help but take on yourself.

I think the series can only get better with the characters being continuously developed and enhanced in meaningful and interesting way – a novel that leaves you wanting more and eagerly awaiting the next edition – ‘The Specter Key’.