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Wizards of the Coast, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-7869-5505-3
Available: New
In this third book of the Stone of Tymora trilogy, Maimun and Joan join together in a quest to destroy the stone. Their journey takes them to the Tower of Twilight, where they spend a year honing their skills in preparation of the task at hand, with the wizard Malchor Harpel. They will need those skills, because the destruction of the stone comes at a high cost, on a path strewn with death and betrayal.
As the third book in a trilogy, this story doesn’t stand alone, but really must be read following the two preceding books. In this final story, Maimun grows as a character, becoming a force to be reckoned with. There are also several plot twists that should surprise any reader who has followed along with the trilogy. The story is entertaining, but some of it seems to be rushed and could have been fleshed out a little better, primarily the time spent at the Tower of Twilight. The characters, action and plot twists more than make up for this minor failing, though, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy stories. It is also a must for anyone who loves the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
Contains: Violence
Reviewed by Bret Jordan