This volume sees Blade and the computer on not exactly agreeable terms. Blade wants a life, but is loyal to Crown and country to a flaw. Sucked once again into Dimension X Blade now has the ability to retain his memories of adventure. He is thrown into a land akin to the Cathars and Mongols and of course he is divided by loyalty, sex and intrigue. There are a few elements which pop up in this story that might be deemed controversial. Overall it is not a bad read for pulp. Only the second book out of thirty seven we are starting to see dynamics that will shape Richard in future outings. The writer wasted no time in getting blade into juicy and hair raising situations. ( )

Extension of the last book with a different weapon and new kingdoms to conquer. ( )