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A Rose-Red City

by Dave Duncan

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The city of Mera is a fortress hidden from the rest of humanity, a sanctuary for the diverse group of people rescued from death by the Oracle that rules the city. The Oracle has brought together the citizens of Mera from every land and every time period, protecting them from the ravages of time, death, and the evil demon forces that howl outside the city at night. All that the Oracle asks in return is a willingness to aid the rest of humanity, calling the citizens to go forth on various missions of rescue to mortals in need of aid. The Oracle sends Jerry out into the wilderness, accompanied by his ancient Greek friend Killer, a world‑famous lecher and juvenile delinquent with deadly combat skills. There they must rescue a woman named Ariadne, on the run with her children and seeking shelter. But children are not allowed in Mera, and Ariadne will not leave them while Mera's evil demon enemies move closer and closer to Jerry and Killer's temporary place of respite.    … (more)
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I first read this book when I was a teenager, and had re-read most of Duncan's stand-alone novels a couple years ago, but was confused because I swore there was one that had a scene with the Minotaur and a labyrinth. Apparently it was this one, and I had inadvertently skipped it. The story is engaging and fast paced, the character's aren't really likable, it is a bit more vulgar than I remembered it (though everything may have gone over my head before), it was different to read it as a mother, being more familiar with Greek mythology added an extra bit of understanding. I like how Duncan intertwines history and mythology throughout his books, and it has been fun to re-read them now being able to recognize the references. ( )
  bangerlm | Jan 17, 2023 |
I was too busy being ridiculously excited about the awesome set-up in this book (seriously, where did Duncan get these ideas!?) to realise that I had actually read this before, many years ago. I have no clue how I could possibly have forgotten I read this, but there you go...

Honestly a fantastic premise for a story, and would have made a great series. It manages to nicely blend fantasy, contemporary, horror and history, with a story that seemed far more involved than the page count would suggest.

I know where I want to live now... ( )
  Sammystarbuck | Apr 13, 2019 |
It has been so long since I've read anything by Duncan that I had forgotten what a joy he brings to the printed word. Even though, his novels dip into the realm of fantasy he never disappoints to bring a sense of realism. The character development and comments they make are not too far from the norm. Another nice feature of a Duncan novel is his knack of slipping in little twists that are skillful slices of parable and pardoy and often more than not quite profound. Rose-red City introduces a cast of characters heading to the mythic city of Mera, which sits between the realms of human, faerie and demon. It's the hero's journey with everything but the kitchen sink thrown in along the way. Fun read! ( )
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The city of Mera is a fortress hidden from the rest of humanity, a sanctuary for the diverse group of people rescued from death by the Oracle that rules the city. The Oracle has brought together the citizens of Mera from every land and every time period, protecting them from the ravages of time, death, and the evil demon forces that howl outside the city at night. All that the Oracle asks in return is a willingness to aid the rest of humanity, calling the citizens to go forth on various missions of rescue to mortals in need of aid. The Oracle sends Jerry out into the wilderness, accompanied by his ancient Greek friend Killer, a world‑famous lecher and juvenile delinquent with deadly combat skills. There they must rescue a woman named Ariadne, on the run with her children and seeking shelter. But children are not allowed in Mera, and Ariadne will not leave them while Mera's evil demon enemies move closer and closer to Jerry and Killer's temporary place of respite.    

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