The Call of the Dead by Laura Gallego

Review of the book “The Call of the Dead” by Laura Gallego. Tower Chronicles III

“The Call of the Dead” is the third installment of the “Crónicas de la Torre” series, written by Spanish author Laura Gallego. This fantasy and adventure novel, aimed at a young audience, follows the adventures of Dana, Fenris and Saevin, who face new challenges and mysteries in the Valley of the Wolves. In this novel, the author takes us to a fantasy world where magic, dragons and elves coexist with humans. The protagonist is Dana, a young sorceress who lives in the Tower, a magic school run by the Master. Dana has a special gift: she can see and communicate with ghosts.

The story begins when Dana receives a visit from Saevin, a mysterious boy who has extraordinary powers. Dana senses that something strange is about to happen and decides to travel to the Forgotten City to consult the oracle of the Nameless Temple. There she hears a terrifying prophecy that involves eleven people and that will be fulfilled when the Moment arrives, a unique occasion in which the dimensions of the living and the dead will come so close that they could merge. In that Moment, the dead could come back to life, but unimaginable horrors would also be unleashed.

Dana will have to face her destiny and discover who the other ten chosen by the prophecy are. Some will be her allies and others will be her enemies. Among them are well-known characters from the previous installments of the saga, such as Kai, Fenris or Salamandra, and other new ones that will surprise the reader. The Call of the Dead is a novel full of adventure, mysteries, romance and magic, which closes the Tower Chronicles trilogy with an unexpected and exciting ending.

The plot of “The Call of the Dead” focuses on the appearance of an unknown and powerful enemy that threatens the peace of the Valley of the Wolves. This enemy, who seems to have the power to control the dead, endangers the lives of the inhabitants of the Tower and the Valley. To confront this threat, Dana, Fenris and Saevin must join forces with new allies and discover the truth behind this dark power.

One of the highlights of “The Call of the Dead” is the evolution of the main characters. Throughout the novel, Dana, Fenris, and Saevin continue to face their fears and overcome obstacles, allowing them to grow and mature as characters. The relationship between the three friends also deepens, showing the importance of loyalty and friendship in times of adversity.

The magical world created by Laura Gallego in “Crónicas de la Torre” continues to expand in this third installment, presenting new settings and fantastic beings that enrich the plot and maintain the reader’s interest. The author manages to maintain a balance between the description of this universe and the development of the story, preventing the narrative from becoming monotonous or overwhelming.

The plot of “The Call of the Dead” is exciting and full of action, with an agile rhythm that keeps the reader’s attention at all times. Although the structure of the story follows a classic scheme of adventures and confrontations, Laura Gallego manages to provide unexpected twists and moments of tension that maintain the intrigue until the end.

In conclusion, “The Call of the Dead” is a fantasy and adventure novel that continues the exciting story of Dana, Fenris and Saevin in the magical world of “Tower Chronicles.” Laura Gallego’s ability to develop complex and exciting characters, as well as to expand and enrich the universe she has created, makes this book an essential read for lovers of the genre and followers of the series.