The Inquisitor's Mark (Eighth Day, 2)

Cheap and entertaining.

What did I think? I think this second book of the series is even better than the first one. I know! Hard to believe, right? I mean, the first one was terrific! I also think one of the great things about this "Eighth Day" series is both girls AND boys will love reading it. (And so will old gals like me.) It may be designed to capture the imagination of a young audience, but trust me, it holds plenty of appeal for all ages.It's got plenty of adventure. Plenty of creepy mythical characters and critters, too, all dating back to the days of King Arthur and Merlin. And of course, there's the all-important Grunday, the secret eighth day of the week, still as intriguing as in the first book. Problem is, Grunday is in real danger... matter of fact, life as we know it is in danger, and it's up to our heroes Jax, Riley, and Evangeline to save it... without putting themselves into TOO much danger. As if that weren't enough, how about some slick tunnel-sliding through time, and a bit of mind-manipulation for good measure? On top of all that, there are also some shots of humor, and a built-in lesson about the true meaning of family.See? The perfect series for your son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter. Heck, the perfect series for anyone with an imagination. Try it. I bet you'll like it.

It was so mysticalAnd they talk about all the people like aruthor and merlin and I suggest this book for Percy Jackson fans

Salerni’s writing ability deserves comparison to J.K. Rowling in that both authors center each of their books around an overarching mystery that keeps the reader wondering what is going on, while fleshing out the world around the story with well-realized characters and unique twists on mythology. Where Rowling focused on witchcraft, Salerni brings new aspects of Arthurian legend to the forefront. Clans have descended from King Arthur, his knights, and his enemies, and each clan has a different magical ability. The interaction of these abilities is what makes these novels unique—and, of course, the concept of the eight day each week that exists only for magical beings.This continuation of The Eighth Day hits the ground running and steadily quickens its pace. As the reader wonders just what is going on, action scenes propel the characters to the end of the mystery … and anticipation of the next one.

The reason behind my review of this book is not one reason, but three. My first reason is the complex characters. An author really has to know, and think deeply about a single character for them to have the personality a that these characters have. My next reason is the plot. This books plot is absolutely incredible. I won't spoil it, but this could be compared with J.K Rowling and Rick Roden. The final reason the book is great is the world it creates. Not just the plot, but the world of the 8th day. It's truly amazing. That's why this book is so Great. 5 stars

Salerni continues to impress and intrigue my classroom readers with her excellent storytelling. The students love her characters and the way she builds a challenging world that requires thought and understanding. Love the whole series and would recommend it to all young adult readers and even adult readers who enjoy some lighter fare from time to time. Personally, I have read the entire series at least four times through, and have read The Eighth Day no fewer than a dozen times now, and I still enjoy them.

Loved the book! Read it all and ordered the 3rd book immediately (:

As a fan of both Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, I can say thatthis recommendation was totally accurate. This book was even better than the first of the series, The Eighth Day. I would definitely recommend it.