Trigon:
The Riddle of the Keys
by Marc E. Robling
Genre: Young Adult
SubGenre: Fantasy
EBook formats ISBN: 978-1-59374-824-1
Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-59374-823-4
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Taking place over a period of over 1,500 years, one would think Trigon: The Riddle of the Keys would be more of an epic. Surprisingly, Trigon is a quick read as a Young Adult Fantasy.
Centered on the battle between an ancient demon and a wizard, Emit, the tightly woven puzzle is about overcoming differences and working as a team to beat impossible odds and deceit. The story jumps forward through time with the story of each of three teenage champions: Hakim, a slave; Arin, an albino witch; and Boyd, an overgrown boy with a heart as big as he is. Each champion is swallowed into darkness by the demon and brought together in the present to solve an ancient riddle to wake the wizard from his sleep. Used by the demon to regain his freedom from the mysterious Trigon, the champions are each tested – individually and as a team – to face their fears, which only make the demon stronger. When the demon regains his freedom and shatters what little hope they have, the champions must overcome their differences or face eternity in darkness.
Robling weaves a most interesting tale, leaving the reader craving the next installment in the Essence of Time series.
Subject: Trigon by Marc Robling 
1st July 2007, 11:32 am
