Wereworld “7 Realms, 7 Beasts” Blog Tour: Ignus, The Lizardlord of Scoria

I'm excited to be part of the Wereworld *7 Realms 7 Beasts* Blog Tour - I love the series!  I shall now hand you over to it's author - Curtis Jobling - who is going to talk about Ignus, The Lizardlord. of Scoria...
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IGNUS, THE LIZARDLORD OF SCORIA

The volcanic island of Scoria is the home to the Lizardlord, Ignus, and his three brothers. In his eighth decade, Ignus’s body has been ravaged after a lifetime of overindulgence. Bald headed, with bulbous, honey-coloured eyes, he cuts a grotesque figure. His reed-thin lips run like a jagged gash across his jaw, impossibly wide, hiding within a host of needle-sharp teeth. Ignus’ neck is overlong and distended, while his oiled, hairless body shimmers with unnatural shades of colour, his therian side rippling beneath the surface, ever present.

Holding gladiatorial games within the Furnace, his fiery arena, the Werelizard will buy anyone for any price to fight for his entertainment, be they human or therianthrope. His relationship with Count Kesslar means that over his long years he has been able to take his pick of the Werelords of Lyssia the Goatlord has stolen from their homelands, each of them meeting the same terrible fate in the Furnace. The prize gladiator for Ignus would be a therian lord of great note, a warrior whose death in the arena would appease the volcanic island his palace sits atop, guaranteeing him a place amongst the gods. What price to pay for the last Grey Wolf of Westland ?

Author’s note: I blame the 80’s TV show, V, for the inclusion of the Werelizards: I remember freaking out as a kid when the aliens in said-seminal-sci-fi whipped off their rubber masks and revealed their reptilian faces beneath. Ignus is a great villain to write for, his preoccupation with death and its myriad combinations making him the most bloodthirsty of bad guys. He’s the first ‘exotic’ Werelord to appear in the pages of SHADOW OF THE HAWK, his arena providing many more to challenge and provoke our hero, Drew Ferran. There’s a connection between the Lizardlords and the other great were-reptile from RISE OF THE WOLF, Vala the Wereserpent, that makes them fun to describe in Drew’s eyes; they’re so much more alien to a boy from the Cold Coast could ever expect to meet, and tap into a deep, primal fear for our main character. It’s worth bearing in mind that although Ignus might be a touch out of shape as Werelords go – a lifetime of excess seeing to that – there’s plenty of bite left in this old reptilianthrope. If Drew’s gets his chance to take down Ignus, he’d better make no mistake. The last thing anyone needs is an enraged, psychotic Lizardlord on their tail...

Curtis, December 13th 2011

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Thanks Curtis!

The next stop on the tour is tomorrow over at The Book Zone (For Boys) . And make sure you check out the Spinebreakers website throughout the week were you can enter their ‘Friday 13th’ ‘Wereworld lucky for some’ competition!

The third book in the series - Wereworld: Shadow of the Hawk - is published 5 January 2012

Win! Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf and Wereworld: Rage of Lions

Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf
Wereworld: Rage of Lions

Thanks to the lovely team at Puffin I have 1 copy of books 1 and 2 in Curtis Jobling's wonderful fantasy series!  I loved Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf - you can read my review here.

The giveaway is open to UK Entrants only
Closing date is 5 July 2011

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Wereworld: Rise of the Wolf by Curtis Jobling. Review and Trailer (Blog Tour)

For Review: Puffin.  Published 6 January 2011
From Goodreads: 'You're the last of the werewolves son. Don't fight it...Conquer it'. When the air is clear, sixteen year-old Drew Ferran can pick up the scent of a predator. When the moon breaks through the clouds, a terrifying fever grips him. And when a vicious beast invades his home, his gums begin to tear, his fingers become claws, and Drew transforms ...Forced to flee the family he loves, Drew seeks refuge in the most godforsaken parts of Lyssia. But when he is captured by Lord Bergan's men, Drew must prove he is not the enemy. Can Drew battle the werecreatures determined to destroy him - and master the animal within?

I don't know why I find myself hesitant to read fantasy books because when I do I seem to really enjoy them.  This is a prime example!  I found myself completely lost in the story and characters.

The story begins with Drew and his family.  When his father and brother leave for the day,  Drew and his mother are brutally attacked by a monster.  But things take an unexpected turn when Drew himself turns ... and realises not all is as it seems.  Forced to run from his family he takes refuge in Dyrewood forest and that's where his story really begins....

Curtis Jobling managed to capture my attention straight away.  I really liked his writing style - really descriptive which I found a pleasure to read and get lost in.  I really liked the world of Lyssia and the mythology behind it - and how we get to learn it all at the same time as Drew.

The book is action packed and very exciting.  There are a host of characters that we meet over the course of the story and I loved each one (even those I loved to hate!).  Whitley made an instant impression, as did Hector and Gretchen.  I loved the dynamic between Drew,  Hector and Gretchen.  But mainly I loved Drew.  He's an awesome character that I just instantly fell in love with.

One of those books that plays out in your imagination as if you are watching it on screen.  Definitely epic in it's scope - so much happened with many twists and turns - and I can't wait for the next installment!  More please!

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Check out the brilliant trailer below:



You can find the official Wereworld website here

And you check out the rest of the tour - the schedule can be found here.