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The Lone Drow by R.A. Salvatore
reviewed by Cindy Lynn Speer
As far as Drizzt knows, everyone he loves -- Catti-Brie, Wulfgar, Bruenor -- are dead. So he stays out in the wilds, attacking and harrying the orcs, who still have plans to lay siege on Mithral Hall, designs that now seem even more possible that their leader, Obould, has gained some sort of uncanny strength and insight thanks to a religious ceremony. Drizzt lets the Hunter take over, and he, friendless save for Guenhwyver, revels in taking out every orc he can.

Exile by R.A. Salvatore
reviewed by Cindy Lynn Speer
Drizzt has found his way into the labyrinths of the Underdark, where he has made a life for himself near a grove of half men, half mushroom myconid. He raises rothé to eat and hunts the caverns with his truest friend Guenhwyvar at his side, when needed. He slowly understands that he is losing himself, that he is becoming the Hunter alone, and that all the ideas he held dear is being lost. After a less than pleasant reunion with his family, who want him dead in order to appease their cruel goddess, he decides to venture into the realm of the svirfnebli.

Homeland by R.A. Salvatore
reviewed by Cindy Lynn Speer
Dinin Do'Urden has, under the command of his mother Malice, arranged a cunning attack on a rival house in the shadows of the Underdark city of Menzoberranzan. While his mother gives birth to his little brother, Dinin and his elder brother attack the house of DeVir, even arranging it so that the young son of that house is murdered at the school where he is taking training. This is the way of the land.

The Highwayman by R.A. Salvatore
reviewed by Lisa DuMond
We return to the world of Corona in God's Year 54 where we meet Brother Bran Dynard, a devout follower of the Blessed Abelle and carrier of amazing discoveries and an incredible book to share with his beloved church. Earnest and naïve, Bran never thinks to take into account one of the dark truths of religion; those in power will do almost anything to prevent change. It's a miscalculation that will cost the brother and his beautiful and amazing new bride dearly.

The Demon Spirit by R.A. Salvatore
reviewed by Regina Lynn Preciado
Story grows out of character and the author's characters make this series rise above the plethora of similarly plotted fantasy trilogies. Salvatore has said he spent six months just building his world, getting to know his characters, and it shows.

The Demon Awakens by R. A. Salvatore
reviewed by Wayne MacLaurin
Wayne returns to look at the latest from one of his favourites, the ex-TSR author of the very popular Dark Elf saga.

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