Birthright (Diablo: The Sin War, Book 1) (Bk. 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Richard A. Knaak (Author)
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Since the beginning of time, the angelic forces of the High Heavens andthe demonic hordes of the Burning Hells have been locked in an eternal conflict for the fate of all Creation. That struggle has now spilled over intoSanctuary -- the world of men. Determined to win mankind over to their respective causes, the forces of good and evil wage a secret war for mortal souls. This is the tale of the Sin War -- the conflict that would forever change the destiny of man.

Three thousand years before the darkening of Tristram, Uldyssian, son of Diomedes, was a simple farmer from the village of Seram. Content with his quiet, idyllic life, Uldyssian is shocked as dark events rapidly unfold around him. Mistakenly blamed for the grisly murders of two traveling missionaries,Uldyssian is forced to flee his homeland and set out on a perilous quest to redeem his good name. To his horror, he has begun to manifest strange new powers -- powers no mortal man has ever dreamed of. Now, Uldyssian must grapple with the energies building within him -- lest they consume the last vestiges of his humanity.

About the Author
Aside from his extensive work in Dragonlance, Richard A. Knaak is best known for his popular Dragonrealm series. His other works include several contemporary fantasies, including Frostwing (Time Warner) and King of the Grey (Time Warner). In addition to LEGACY OF BLOOD, he has written Day of the Dragon for the Warcraft series and will soon return to Diablo for a second tale.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Star (September 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743471229
• ISBN-13: 978-0743471220
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #288,196 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sadly not his best.., December 15, 2006

By	Jared Ciricillo "lumpyguitar" (Jordan, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read a few other novels by Knaak and every one of them has been fantastic. I'm not sure why he wrote this one the way he did but alot of important things were missing, such as an easy to follow story line, likeable charachters, and occasionally cohesion. There were alot of moments where the story gave to much of itself away. It's nice to see the Diablo story coming into play from the begining but it could have been alot better. Not terrible, but not great either.

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5.0 out of 5 stars as a reader of the book..., October 26, 2008

By	Caveat Emptor - See all my reviews

the first book in the sin war trilogy was a decent starter book to the trilogy. i know there are some poo-pooers saying that knaak`s work in this was lacking. however, i`d like to tell potential buyers that this book is a pretty good ride, through and through, and well worth your money. the tension throughout is palpable, the mystery intense. read the sample and see what i mean...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece by Richard A.Knaak, May 28, 2008

By	Murat Tekin K - See all my reviews

Based on the Diablo games by Blizzard Software, the Sin War is a lead up to the events in the games that takes place thousands of years ago.
New comers to the Diablo universe wont find understanding the characters difficult since characters from the games are introduced with introductions expertly woven into the story so as to be enjoyable for all.

To me this story is very enjoyable due to the fact the story is a journey of discovery for the central character as much as it is for the audience with enemies and close friendships formed throughout the story (as well as the trilogy). A masterpiece from the master story writer Richard A. Knaak has crafted a classic tale, in which a young man must rise to the challenges of life to overcome the greatest adversaries and save the world from utter destruction.