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Shadow of a Dark Queen (The Serpentwar Saga) Hardcover – January 1, 1994

by Raymond E. Feist (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,027 ratings
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Journeys once again to the twin worlds of Kelewan and Midkemia--first seen in the popular Riftwar Saga--in the first volume of the new Serpent War Saga as Eric and Roo pursue their destinies and face a dark serpent race. Tour.
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Riftwar Cycle: The Serpentwar Saga
  2. Print length
    382 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    William Morrow & Co
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 1994
  6. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780688124083
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0688124083
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A dark and alien peril casts an lengthening shadow over Midkemia as another Riftworld saga begins almost a generation after the events in The King's Buccaneer . Erik von Darkmoor, bastard son of the local baron, flees to the city of Krondor after accidentally killing his legitimate and sadistic half-brother. Condemned to death, Eric and his childhood friend, Rupert (Roo) Avery, are provisionally spared to serve in a desperate mission against the reptilian Pantathians, who plan to conquer Midkemia and bring back their goddess, Alma-Lodaka, one of the ancient Dragon Lords. The boys undergo brutal training and join others of their kind under the half-elf Calis, known as the Eagle of Krondor, in a bid to pass as mercenaries in the continent of Novindus, current battle center for the Pantathians and their reluctant allies, the also-reptilian Saaur. A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feist's newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multivolume epics. Author tour.
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In the first volume of the "Serpent War Saga," the best-selling author of the "Riftwar Saga" introduces a new twist to an old setting. The planets Kelewan and Midkemia, central to the Riftwar novels, are home to a pair of unlikely heroes who must fight an evil race of serpents.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0688124089
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow & Co; First Edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780688124083
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688124083
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,027 ratings

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Raymond E. Feist

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Raymond E. Feist's previous novels include the first volume in the Darkwar Saga, Flight of the Nighthawks, as well as the Conclave of Shadows: Talon of the Silver Hawk, King of Foxes, and Exile's Return; Magician; Silverthorn; Faerie Tale; Prince of the Blood; and The King's Buccaneer; as well as the four books of the New York Times bestselling Serpentwar Saga: Shadow of a Dark Queen, Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King, and Shards of a Broken Crown; and the three books of his Riftwar Legacy: Krondor: The Betrayal, Krondor: The Assassins, and Krondor: Tear of the Gods. Feist lives in Southern California.

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A. Cosstick
5.0 out of 5 stars Pug!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2020
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Love it. Excellent fantasy from one of the masters. Dragged a bit in the middle but so enjoyable. Great characters and well thought out plot. Magic and Mayhem. More please.
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Wes
4.0 out of 5 stars Feist is an excellent author. The story lines hang together with earlier ...
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Raymond E. Feist is an excellent author. The story lines hang together with earlier stories and his introduction of new characters is well done. My only "concern" is sometimes it is hard to keep up with who is related to who and how they are important to the story line. Some of the characters I believe could be left out!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazballs
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
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From start to finish this book was amazing. The details made me think was watching a movie! Can't wait to start the next chapter in the series!

Thank you Feist for an epic start to your series....I'm hooked!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. Hard to put down.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021
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Characters are very realistic and get you invested in what happens to them. Plot flows smoothly and fun to read
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Susan E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Still a great read
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019
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I already have this in book form as my kids and I read all the Midkemia books back in the day. I'm currently replacing my favorite books with Kindle versions. So, of course I reread them. Unlike the previous titles, I warned my then adolescent daughter she might not want to read the Serpentwar Saga for a few years and she's actually reading it now. Shadow of a Dark Queen and the rest of the Serpentwar Saga are a bit more graphic than the previous Midkemia books, but I particularly like the way Feist permits his characters to mature and grow in this series.
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Dale A Mellor
4.0 out of 5 stars Confusing start, but ends really well
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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The only reason I couldn't give this a 5 star review is the beginning of the book. The story starts in another world, and then drops that storyline, not to be picked up until much later in the book. There are so many fantasy names and places in the start, the author appears to be trying to impress us with the world he has created. It's so confusing I almost stopped reading. Thankfully I continued, as the book really picks up steam and turns into a really good fantasy novel. For the first time in a while, I really cared about the main character and what happens to him.
This is the start of a series, and I will be reading the rest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Show's why Feist is considered one of the best fantasy writers of our age
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2017
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Raymond Feist is a master of fantasy writing, ranking right up there with the masters. This is my favorite series he's written - you see the characters you read about in later series as they are developing into the legends they eventually become - Roo is a dark horse hero - ugly, skinny, and sneak but you root for him - you see the characters as they face what will evolve into later series. It's fast, grabs you and you'll want to read it at one sitting. While it isn't a contender to knock Jordan's Eye of the World epic series off it's pedestal, it's definitely one must read book if you're a fantasy fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Feist at his best...
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2016
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The world of Midkemia and her major players have had the proper introduction in the Riftwar and Sons of Krondor series. Shadow of a Dark Queen is a book of characters from a different cross section of life. The protagonists are lovable but retain enough grey to avoid being cliche. The action, scope of world, and magic that Feist creates makes their subtle development and coming of age something more than the sum of the parts. Having read these books over and again, starting as a teenager in the nineties, the first two books in the Sepentwar are REF at his absolute best. Read it.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2022
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The book is as I expected a grand adventure as are all of Feist’s books. I enjoyed each of the characters, but especially Roo. Having read many of Feist’s books, I enjoy the references to earlier stories. Looking forward to reading book 2 in the saga, starting now.
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N. Pursani
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2024
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Great read!
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PERRIER
5.0 out of 5 stars Série d'histoire détournée
Reviewed in France on April 13, 2016
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J'adore ces petits livres et cet auteur qui permettent à nos enfants de découvrir des contes connus de manière revisité. Il y a des petits jeux sur chaque page permettant à l'enfant de participer.
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Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars A parte i 4 giorni di ritardo tutto perfetto!
Reviewed in Italy on April 9, 2013
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Ottimo prezzo e buona qualità, il libro è praticamente nuovo! C'è stato un ritardo di 4 giorni nell'arrivo, ma forse è colpa della Pasqua!
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2023
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Interesting world, don’t worry it’s not all about snake people. Bit worried after the first chapter. Gets going quickly thereafter. Looking forward to the next book!
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