Shadows Linger

Shadows Linger
By Glen Cook
(2nd novel in the Black Company series)



Plowed through this one in about two days. May indeed be one of my favorite books I read this summer. I love the notion that you can write a fantasy novel without having to have this epic quest be the center of the drama. The characters in this novel fight for their right to survive, while murdering each other and backstabbing anyone who gets in their way. Rarely do I champion crazy murderers but this book really crossed my wires. I found my self rooting for an evil criminal half the time and rooting against him half the time.

Love hearing more about Croacker and Raven too. Very, very good tale.


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Chronicles of the Black Company

Just finished Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook.

I’m sure many of you have already read this book, but I thought I’d throw this review out there for those who haven’t. The book had been on my books to read list for years, but I had just never gotten around to it. I’m baffled as to why it kept getting pushed back. The book delivered on every aspect.

If you are like me and hadn’t gotten around to this book do yourself a favor and buy a copy today. I’m serious… get this book. Amazing characters, great combat on a micro and macro level and a very singular perspective on high fantasy. I don’t think authors are brave enough to run with high fantasy and when you see an author like Cook do it you have to tip your hat to them.

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