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Paragon Lost
Impossible Odds
The Jaguar Knights
Paragon Lost Sample Chapter
Impossible Odds Sample Chapter
The Jaguar Knights Sample Chapter
by Dave Duncan
| Starred Review: |
| Duncan offers plenty of swashbuckling fantasy adventure in this outstanding stand-alone novel.... Rich, evocative language and superior narrative skills lift this mix of quest, swordplay, politics, love and honor high above the usual run of genre fiction. This book can only enhance Duncan's reputation as one of the leading masters of epic fantasy |
| Publisher's Weekly |
| Starred Review: |
| Inventive, labyrinthine, witty, and thoroughly engaging: Duncan rarely disappoints, and here he outswashbuckles himself. |
| Kirkus Reviews |
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| The novel is a gem of plotting and characterization. . . It is magic -- that essential stuff of fantasy -- that makes the Blades what they are, and the subtle presence of magic throughout Duncan's Eurania makes this a realm that welcome fans of Tolkinesque high fantasy and Howardian sword and sorcery alike. |
| Books in Canada |
| A tightly written, rather Dumas-like story, lighthearted at times but never frivolous or dumb. If Duncan hasn't already got a serious reputation for humorous fantasy and strong female characters, this book ought to cement it for him. Followers of the King's Blades will be well pleased. |
| Booklist |
| Dave Duncan is one of the best writers in the fantasy world today. His writing is clear, vibrant and full of energy. His action scenes are breathtaking and his skill at characterization is excellent. With adventure, swordplay, magic and a host of vivid characters, Paragon Lost is an outstanding fantasy tale. |
| Writers Write |
| Duncan has added a first-rate tale to an already superb saga. Paragon Lost is an exceptional example of Heroic Fantasy with dashes of Sword and Sorcery. With the rich history of the Blades hinted at in the four volumes Duncan has thus far given us, one can only hope that he extrapolates at the hints of the many Blades whose chronicles are yet untold. |
| sffworld |
| Swashbuckling action and fantasy adventure add spice to a story of one man's struggle to find his own meaning of loyalty and courage. Recommended for most collections, particularly where the series is in demand. |
| Library Journal |
| Duncan kept me entranced and affixed to my chair for many hours as he had done before with his previous "Tales Of The King's Blades." As usual, his fluid, seemingly effortless presentation brings this story of intrigue, love and redemption to vivid realization, raising the mandatory tear to eye at the conclusion. |
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