Fanuilh [Paperback]

Daniel Hood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1994

When the wizard Tarquin is murdered in his own bed, his two mourners--scholar Liam Rhenford and Fanuilh, his miniature dragon familiar--set out on a vengeful quest to find the assassin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Ace; Ace Edition May 1994 edition (May 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044100055X
• ISBN-13: 978-0441000555
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,364,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantasy Murder Mystery!, July 1, 2002

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Silmarwen (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fanuilh (Paperback)

When one of Liam's few friends/acquaintances (a wizard) is murdered in his bed, the wizard's familiar bites him on the leg and steals part of his soul. So begins the partnership between Liam Rhenford, a traveler/soldier/poet/historian, and Faniulh, a dog-sized dragon. Faniulh promises to teach Liam some simple spells and such in return for finding Tarquin's (the wizard) murderer.

The story isn't long and is quite simple, yet very engaging. The characters are well-fleshed out and cared for and it was fun to read a mystery story in a fantasy setting. This book is the first in the series and comes as part of a trilogy in A Dragon Familiar. If you enjoy fantasy and mystery this is the perfect book for you!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Common elements mixed to a satisfiying end, March 25, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Fanuilh (Paperback)

Murder, Magic and Mystery. Three common elements in fantasy but Daniel Hood's first book in the Liam Rhenford series is an uncommon pleasure. To look at the cover or read the blurb on the back would lead you to think that this is just another tired fantasy. It's not. Hood brings forth characters that are engaging and real. Our hero has a past that is only alluded to and that aspect helps in creating a solid tale and character. The supporting characters are also well defined and they lend a wonderful feel to the story. Take an afternoon and read Fanuilh. I think you'll find yourself reaching for the next two books and still wanting more

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This was a great, fast-paced fantasy-mystery., June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fanuilh (Paperback)

I bought this book mostly because of the cover, but when I was confined to bed due to an illness, I read it cover to cover almost non-stop. It's a good thing it came as a triliogy because I could not have waited to read the other two. I'd definately recommend this to a friend.