The Black Bouquet (Forgotten Realms: The Rogues, Book 2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Richard Lee Byers (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Rogues | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

The second title in a series of stand-alone adventures about the secret life of rogues.

He thought it was a game.

He thought no one would get hurt.

He thought he could trust a tanarukk bandit.

He thought he was hired for his skill and cunning.

He thought it was just another victim, just another mark.

He thought he could do his job without turning the entire city agaisnt him.

He was wrong.

Second in a new series that brings to life the people who survive on the fringes and in the shadows of the Forgotten Realms world--The Rogues.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Richard Lee Byers is the author of over 15 novels, including the Forgotten Realms novels The Shattered Mask and R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book I: Dissolution.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078693042X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786930425
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,276,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard Lee Byers is the author of over thirty fantasy and horror novels, including a number set in the Forgotten Realms universe. A resident of the Tampa Bay area, the setting for many of his horror stories, he spends much of his free time fencing and playing poker. Friend him on Facebook, Follow him on Twitter, and read his blog on Livejournal.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read! Good Series, December 2, 2003

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Ben Wand "I used to be cool..." (Gresham, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Black Bouquet (Forgotten Realms: The Rogues, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read this and the Alabaster Staff, and both have been great.

The main character is interesting, and he also takes a bit of a personal journey as the story unfolds.

This is a fast paced read, with interesting characters and well done villains. The city of Oeble is described well, providing a stark contrast to other FR cities, like Waterdeep and Shadowdale.

Besides some editing mishaps, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I look forward to the next installment in the Rogues series.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Continuing witht he Rogue series, August 14, 2005

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Andrew Gray "Beezer Review" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Black Bouquet (Forgotten Realms: The Rogues, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the second stand alone novel in the Rogue series set in the Forgotten Realms. Richard Byers holds up his end of the bargin writing a fast paced enjoyable book.

There is nothing too complex about this book. Yet, there are a series of minor twists set within that make you start to think that the story may be more than what you first thought.

The characters are well described as is the setting where the story takes place.

I think the most enjoyable thing about this Rogue series thus far is that the main characters are flawed and as such the reader can relate more to them than the all powerful character that seems to be in most book lately.

A very good read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great., November 21, 2004

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Simon Withers (Upstate NY , NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Black Bouquet (Forgotten Realms: The Rogues, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I'm not a great Richard lee Byers. I've found some of his other books difficult to read. But this one flowed better. And I enjoyed reading it.
The villans are excellent characters as is Miri. The lead character Aeron and the book in general, seemed to lack a little something.
And i'd like to see more stories about the villians or Miri. But not Aeron. Which possibly explains why I don't think the book is worth five stars.
If your a forgotten realms fan. You should enjoy this book. Although don't let the rouges title, lead you into thinking the books about thieves . There was little stealing , just alot of sneaking, fighting and double dealing.