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Elfsorrow

by James Barclay
Pyr: Prometheus. (Legends of the Raven, Bk. 1). Nov. 2010. c.430p. ISBN 9781616142483. pap. $17. FANTASY
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OrangeReviewStarLed by barbarian warrior Hirad Coldheart, the elite mercenaries of The Raven journey to the elven continent of Calaius in search of elven mages to help the mage college of Julatsa rebuild its ranks. Instead, they confront a hostile population and a deadly plague that threatens to destroy not only the elven race but magic itself.
VERDICT Like Barclay's "Chronicles of the Raven" (Dawnthief; Noonshade; Nightchild), this series opener, first published in Britain in 2003, packs a visceral, gritty appeal and will attract fans of Glen Cook's classic "Black Company" novels. Pyr will publish the second volume, Shadowheart, in December, so order both titles for your fantasy collections.
Reviewed by Jackie Cassada , Nov 15, 2010
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