Castle of Deception (The Bard's Tale, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Larry Elmore (Illustrator), Mercedes Lackey (Collaborator), Josepha Sherman (Collaborator)

Book Description

Series: The Bard's Tale | Publication Date: July 1, 1992

Kevin, a young bard, faces webs of lies and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems -- and everything is a trap for the unwary.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Baen (July 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671721259
• ISBN-13: 978-0671721251
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,247,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate in fantasy entertainment, April 16, 2001

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"wolf_oarenglow" (The wonderful Realm of Dawn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Castle of Deception (The Bard's Tale, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Hail! It is of the utmost importance that I state the fact that Mercedes Lackey wrote this book for a younger audience. That said, it was when I was in this age range (about 12-14) that I read this book 2 and a half times through. I could not get enough of the imaginative thrill that flowed from the pages. It was and is my first and favorite fantasy book. You're in for a good time while reading this!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, December 20, 1998

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This review is from: Castle of Deception (The Bard's Tale, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book, and the series was great. Some say that it was a little childish compaired to some of Lackey's work. But i believe that it was great. The book was placed in the time when there was true magic and many races. This one, this first, is about a young barding who was sent away to save a count's young niece and found many, many things on the way.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!!!, August 29, 2000

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Lane Maynor (Cleveland, Mississippi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Castle of Deception (The Bard's Tale, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Even though I'm only 14 and have read very few books, I think this is one of the best I will ever read. I have one question to anybody who reads this, how many books are in The Bard's Tale series? I am also buying another book from the series, Fortress of Frost and Fire. I hear it's also a good book.