Dave Duncan's Fantasy Unlimited -- Reviews of Sky of Swords

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The Gilded Chain
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Avon, Nov. 1998
0-380-97460-6 (hc)
0-380-79126-9 (pb)

Sky of Swords
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Reviews
AvonEos, Oct. 1999
0-380-97461-4 (hc)
0-380-79127-7 (pb)

Sky of Swords
Sample Chapter
AvonEos, Oct. 2000
0-380-97462-2 (hc)

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Lord of the Fire Lands
by Dave Duncan

An enormously clever and impressive reshuffle, whether you regard the final twist as a brilliantly contrived sleight or an outrageous swindle: for panache, style, and sheer storytelling audacity, Duncan has few peers.Kirkus Reviews

Malinda is a worthy addition to fantasy's phalanx of valiant ladies. Booklist

Combining sturdy characterization and gripping suspense, Dave Duncan spins a tale of royal treason, murder and magic... Fans of medieval drama and fantasy will enjoy this sword-scraping adventure. Publisher's Weekly

Duncan manages to tie all of the conspiracies and plots within plots into a satisfying finish to what is probably his best series to date. SF Chronicle

. . . Intelligent humor, believable characters ands quick pacing, as well as [the author's] use of magic to keep things unpredictable, create an immensely enjoyable read.Realms

An entertaining swashbuckling adventure. The Blades are charming characters with legendary prowess at more than just swordplay. Malinda is a daring, stubborn, and kindhearted young woman who always acts with courage and aplomb. School Library Journal

Dave Duncan knows how to spin a ripping good yarn. From the opening scenes at Princess Malinda’s trial to the climactic battle at Ironhall, SKY OF SWORDS is a page-turner. Exactly what we have come to expect of this versatile and accomplished author... Prepare to be enchanted. SF Review

This tale of swashbuckling adventure belongs in most fantasy collections. Library Journal

Malinda's story is full of action, adventure, court intrigue and -- somewhat unusually for Duncan -- quite a bit of steamy passion, which Duncan handles extremely well. Malinda's devoted Blades, especially the loyal Sir Dog and Sir Audley, are all marvelously portrayed. But surely this isn't the end of The King's Blades series. With any luck, Duncan will be writing new installments in the land of Chivial for years to come -- and readers are sure to be lining up to buy them. Writers Write

A well written fantasy for those fans who relish an action packed Medieval novel with a touch of magic in the plot. . . Dave Duncan provides the hard core fantasy fan with an exciting swashbuckler. BookBrowser

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