Into A Dark Realm by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Nathan Brazil
In book two of the Darkwar sequence, we follow Pug, Nakor, Magnus and Ralan Bek, as
they prepare and ultimately journey into the heart of darkness that is the Dasati home world. Running in parallel with this is
a riveting tale centred around a Dasati youth named Valko. There's an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of
his works since the Magician trilogy.
Flight of the Nighthawks by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Nathan Brazil
This book claims to be the first book of Darkwar, a brand new series, but directly
continues the adventures begun in the three books that comprise the Conclave of Shadows sequence. As
series readers know, there are two problems troubling the Conclave, one of which threatens
the entire world of Midkemia. The greater threat
is posed by the Talnoy, alien killing machines powered by trapped souls,
or so it is thought. Thousands of them have been found in a cave on the continent of Novindus.
King of Foxes by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Nathan Brazil
Talwin Hawkins a fully formed, remade man. From his origin as a boy in a tribe not unlike Native Americans,
he was now submerged under a constructed persona. A combination of the Flashing Blade and Jimmy the Hand,
with a dash of Casanova. The story still revolves and evolves around one
man. The disadvantage of this is that it makes Talwin Hawkins very obviously indispensable.
Talon of the Silver Hawk by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Nathan Brazil
The book starts with Talon, a young boy on the edge of manhood in a nation not unlike the Apache. The only
survivor of a genocide, as far as he knows, Talon is taken under the
protective wing of those allied with the Conclave of Shadows. He grows to manhood and, through a series of events, takes
on an new identity, that of the man known as Talwin Hawkins.
Exile's Return by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Nathan Brazil
Kaspar, the deposed Duke of Olasko, is in big trouble. Dumped on the other side of the world, in the Novindus desert, Kaspar is captured by
a group of nomadic tribesmen. Escaping,
Kaspar struggles and sweats his way to civilisation. While attempting to reach the major port of Novindus, he meets a small
group of traders, also on their way back to Midkemia. Their venture has been broken by bad luck, and only four of the original
thirty remain. We learn that things began to go bad when they acquired a strange, sealed suit of black armour.
Prince of the Blood by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Chris Przybyszewski
This was the author's blockbuster set in the Kingdom of the Isles. The tale was one of coming of age, of court intrigue, of
betrayal, and of faith in those friends one finds along the way. It seemed to recapture that magic of the Riftwar
series that sealed the author's fame. He has only rewritten one other of his novels, Magician: Apprentice.
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Krondor: Tear of the Gods by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Wayne MacLaurin
What is astonishing is the ambition that it took the author to actually
insert the tale within his well-known series. In effect, he rewrote history.
But, he's done so almost seamlessly, to the point where it's possible to
read the saga in chronological or published order without any major
continuity flaws. Sure there may be anomalies, but it would take a careful
(or perhaps overly serious) reader to really notice them.
Krondor: The Assassins by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Wayne MacLaurin
Filling in some of the history that occurred between the Riftwar
Saga and the Serpentwar Saga, this novel tells of the
rise of the Crawler, a shadowy, violent rival of the Mockers, Krondor's
thieves guild. While investigating the cause of a rising number of murders
in Krondor, Jimmy the Hand uncovers something much more sinister...
Krondor the Betrayal by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Wayne MacLaurin
It is a tale that takes place just after the Riftwar Saga.
The Brotherhood of the Dark Path once again threatens the Kingdom.
The story quickly becomes much more complex as seemingly
unconnected events in Krondor and elsewhere start to reveal a
sinister plot.
Serpentwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Wayne MacLaurin
Wayne found the most interesting aspect of the saga is how Feist
starts out with a simple plot, the evil Emerald Queen is trying to take over the world, and slowly
sculpts the story into something totally different. He lays out then turns several
long-held Midkemian truths completely around.
Rage of a Demon King by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Todd Richmond
This novel shows off many of Feist's talents. It shows his ability to develop characters
and make you care about their fate. His talent for conveying the quiet desperation of doomed men and their
calm resolve as they meet their end. And it shows his belief that even men of humble beginnings
can achieve greatness.
Shards of a Broken Crown by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Wayne MacLaurin
Feist has spent years creating the fascinating world of Midkemia, in which
strong, likeable characters contine to explore and develop. This novel
concludes the Serpentwar Saga, Feist's latest
fantasy epic. The Kingdom of the Isles is in sorry shape
after the Novindian invasion and the royal forces must regroup and attempt
to retake their lost lands. Meanwhile, the King of the Bitter Sea is making
noises about taking the burnt-out remains of Krondor...
Shards of a Broken Crown by Raymond E. Feist
reviewed by Steven H Silver
Feist has spent years creating the fascinating world of Midkemia, in which
strong, likeable characters contine to explore and develop. This novel
concludes the Serpentwar Saga, Feist's latest
fantasy epic. The Kingdom of the Isles is in sorry shape
after the Novindian invasion and the royal forces must regroup and attempt
to retake their lost lands. Meanwhile, the King of the Bitter Sea is making
noises about taking the burnt-out remains of Krondor...
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