At the Gates of Darkness

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Title:

At the Gates of Darkness

Book Two of the Demonwar Saga

Author:

Feist, Raymond E.

Subject:

Fantasy

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Science Fiction

Description:

"Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages."Chicago Sun-TimesNew York Times bestselling master fantasist Raymond E. Feist returns to beleaguered Midkemia and its capital, Krondor, in At the Gates of Darkness, the second volume in his enthralling DemonWar Saga of magic, war, and peril. An author the Science Fiction Chronicle proclaims, "Without question one of the very best writers of fantasy adventure practicing today," Feist graces eager readers with his most astonishing adventure yet. Feist fans, readers of Terry Goodkind, George R. R. Martin, and Terry Brooks, and everyone, in fact, who loves superior epic fantasy will not want to miss At the Gates of Darkness.

Publisher:

HarperCollins

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Date:

2010/04/06

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"Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages."

Chicago Sun-Times

New York Times bestselling master fantasist Raymond E. Feist returns to beleaguered Midkemia and its capital, Krondor, in At the Gates of Darkness, the second volume in his enthralling DemonWar Saga of magic, war, and peril. An author the Science Fiction Chronicle proclaims, "Without question one of the very best writers of fantasy adventure practicing today," Feist graces eager readers with his most astonishing adventure yet. Feist fans, readers of Terry Goodkind, George R. R. Martin, and Terry Brooks, and everyone, in fact, who loves superior epic fantasy will not want to miss At the Gates of Darkness.

Author Notes

Fantasy writer Raymond E. Feist was born in Southern California. He received a B.A. in Communication Arts with honors from the University of California at San Diego in 1977.

His first novel, Magician, published in 1982 is the first book of The Riftwar Saga. His other series include The Serpentwar Saga, The Empire Trilogy, The Riftwar Legacy, Krondor's Sons, Legends of the Riftwar, Conclave of Shadows, Darkwar Saga, Chaoswar Saga, Demonwar Saga, and The Firemane Saga.

Feist's work appears regularly on the bestseller lists of The New York Times and The Times of London. He has also worked with Sierra Studios and PyroTechnix to produce a role-playing game.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Another day, another demon war. It's all child's play for Feist's heroic Conclave of Shadows in this follow-up to 2009's Rides a Dread Legion, which continues the popular Midkemia series begun in the '80s. Villainous sorcerer Belasco releases demons who battle the usual suspects: clever magician Pug of Sorcerer's Isle; daring Conclave agent James Dasher Jamison, great-grandson of Jimmy the Hand; demon master Amirantha; warlock Brandos; and the tricky elven brothers Laromendis and Gulamendis. Sandreena, Knight-Adamant of the Order of the Shield of the Weak, also gets involved, though she's still brooding over her past relationship with Amirantha. There's an air of "been there, done that" to the familiar YAish fantasy plot, relegating it to the status of comfort reading for Feist's longtime fans. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Booklist Review

The Demonwar Saga continues with the Demon King finding new powers against the battered realm of Midkemia through a particularly bloody and hideous sacrifice. Jim Dasher, a covert operative for the Council of Shadows, discovers the sacrifice and immediately informs Pug the wizard and his colleagues. Pug, who is emerging as one of the best-drawn wizards in modern fantasy, has lost his wife and child, but duty calls him to another battle against the Demon King and his minions. Few in Feist's large readership will object to this volume or to its almost certain sequels. Feist is a capital storyteller.--Green, Roland Copyright 2010 Booklist

Library Journal Review

The Darkwar ended a decade ago, but trouble once again threatens the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan as the Demon King and his Dread Legion seek entry from their realm into the lands of the living. As Pug, the world's greatest magician, and his allies search for the knowledge to defeat them, even darker magic is at work. Feist ("The Riftwar Saga," "The Darkwar Saga") develops the plot threads begun in Rides a Dread Legion, stepping up the danger and introducing new enemies. VERDICT Feist's avid readership will look forward to the continued adventures of familiar characters, and fans of David Eddings and George R.R. Martin should enjoy this ongoing fantasy megaseries. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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