A Darkness Returns

Book One of The Dragonwar Saga

By: Raymond E. Feist

Narrated by: David Thorpe

From legendary author Raymond E. Feist, the first installment in an epic new series that will join his acclaimed Firemane Saga with his signature Riftwar Cycle in a riveting, conclusive adventure.

As worlds collide . . .

Hatushaly, last scion of the Firemane dynasty; his beloved Hava, and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from their war-torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia.

There, on Sorcerer’s Isle, under the guidance of the great magician Magnus and his reincarnated father Pug, Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities: for if Garn is to be saved, they will be needed.

With the evil Pride Lords defeated, the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to Hatu’s home world. The kingdom of Ilcomen has fallen, and now the Church is sending forces to Marquensas, where Daylon Dumarch has declared himself king, and master swordsmith Declan Smith finds himself suddenly raised to the status of prince and war commander.

But there are even greater menaces than the Church of the One waiting in the wings, beings from the Void, creatures born of Darkness. . .

Spoiler--Pug's Alive

I truly love how Ray Almonds tells a story. I love all of the characters.

Good story, some editing would make it better

I love Feist’s work and have read all his books. This is a great continuation of the Firemane saga. Some editing would help, though. With all the magicians vanishing, in at least two chapters, Pug ends up in two places at the same time. There are lots of fillers and repetitions, too, but that is a part of the writer’s style. Overall, it was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to the next book. The narrator is outstanding.

Feist back to Midkemia form.

While enjoying the Firemane it lacked the intensity of the riftwar. With the convergence of worlds Freist is back to full form. It was great to meet old friends and reminisce of lost ones, but the integration of Hatu was well done. The side plot of Dante was fantastic as well. I was worried a worthy character would be lost, but Feisty finds him a home! Ripping good yarn!

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once again start or continuation of a great series... loving it .so hopefully don't have to wait to long for the next book

the return of the one and only magician

a continuattion of the best series. true fantasy at its peak wittrn by a legend.