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The Gilded Chain
Lord of the Fire Lands
Sky of Swords
Sample Chapter
Avon, Nov. 1998
0-380-97460-6 (hc)
0-380-79126-9 (pb)
Sample Chapter
Reviews
AvonEos, Oct. 1999
0-380-97461-4 (hc)
0-380-79127-7 (pb)
Sample Chapter
Reviews
AvonEos, Oct. 2000
0-380-97462-2 (hc)
by Dave Duncan
Duncan, never one to tell a simple tale when a more complex one would be even better, has put together a truly great story. . . Buy this book, you won't regret it. SFSite
Duncan's people are marvelously believable, his landscapes deliciously exotic, his swordplay breathtaking... [A] handsomely crafted commentary on honor and betrayal. Publisher's Weekly (Starred review)
Dave Duncan has outdone himself with this incredible tale which begins a new series starring the King's Blades. The world he creates is exotic and familiar, yet totally unique, especially in the magical elements. The characters are complex and well-developed and the storyline is heart-poundingly exciting. There is an offbeat element of humor to the book that adds to the fascination of the story . . . An outstanding book. Highly Recommended. Writers Write
The Gilded Chain represents a departure for Dave Duncan into swashbuckling fantasy adventure that heralds an auspicious new direction sure to please his many fans. At the outset of his career, Duncan produced this kind of fantasy, but The Gilded Chain creates full blown a world so full of peril and heroism as to intrigue the imagination. . . . Duncan has succeeded brilliantly with this story of courtly intrigue, grim secrets of immortality, monsters and treachery. Library Booknotes (Included in Best Books of 1998)
Swashbuckling adventure doesn't get much better than this: intrigue, honor, and high heroics. Locus (included in 1998 Recommended Reading List)
Duncan's stuff is as offbeat and intelligent as usual. He handles his protagonist's development from street rat to knight well, ditto for the other characterizations, and the world he builds is quite original, especially in the magic department. Booklist
A yarn that has the characteristic Duncan style--good characters; fine plotting; a lean, supple narrative. Kirkus Reviews
Sharp humor and swashbuckling action add charm and vigor . . . . This fast-paced fantasy belongs in most libraries. Library Journal