Shadow

Paperback, 228 pages

English language

Published Dec. 11, 1987 by eReads.com.

ISBN:
978-1-58586-184-2
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OCLC Number:
51067052

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4 stars (1 review)

Sald Harl would like nothing more than to soar on the wings of his noble eagle, but his youthful rides in the sky are cut short by an appointment to guard the prince. Sald watches his dreams of flight fade with his name and independence as he takes over his bodyguard duties. During a perilous journey to the edges of the kingdom a dark secret comes to life. Now the great Prince Shadow is accused of treason and Sald must orchestrate a desperate plan of escape or he will lose the one thing he has been ordered to defend. The only option of freedom in sight is a dangerous flight that no one has ever survived. Once again Sald may feel the freedom of souring though the air unchained from the shackles of servitude.

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4 stars

I've always enjoyed Duncan's series more than his standalones but I really got into this one. The ending was foreshadowed very well indeed, there was that "whoops" moment near the end where you could see how things were going to pan out in the next few seconds and the characters were seemingly oblivious. The birds were an interesting twist and the military structure typically well done, and overall the story was quick enough to keep my interest.

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Fiction - Fantasy
  • Fiction
  • Fantasy - General