Frostwing (The Dragonrealm) [Paperback]

Richard A. Knaak (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Dragonrealm | Publication Date: January 1995

Grigori Nicolau has been alive for 700 years, haunted by Frostwing, a phantasmic gargoyle who steals his identity and memories as he dreams. In present-day Chicago, Grigori sees his tormentor's actual stone image atop a mysterious house; now he must decipher a sorcerous plot that spans centuries and threatens his very soul. . . .

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Elements of gothic romance, epic fantasy and horror story blend in this intriguing tale of a centuries-old curse destined to be fulfilled in, of all places, Chicago. Grigori Nicolau has wandered the earth for hundreds of years, but he's unable to recall his origin or most of his past. The source of his confusion is a giant gargoyle who materializes in Grigori's dreams and systematically removes pieces of his memory. Determined to discover his identity, Grigori becomes involved in a cosmic struggle to gain control of ancient magic. In an effort to suggest East European lineage, Knaak (King of the Grey and the Dragonrealm series) gives his main character a stilted vocabulary, an occasionally distracting device. Fortunately, Knaack makes effective use of Grigori's partial amnesia and the antics of the malevolent yet beguiling gargoyle named "Frostwing" provide an excellent catalyst for action throughout the story, assuring the appeal of this contemporary fantasy.
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About the Author

Richard A. Knaak is the author of the NY Times best-seller The Legend Of Huma and other popular fantasies. His stories have been translated into several languages, most recently Polish and Russian. He resides in Arkansas and can be reached through his website at www.sff.net/people/knaak --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446601497
• ISBN-13: 978-0446601498
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,483,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard A. Knaak is the New York Times bestselling author of some three dozen novels, including the The Sin War trilogy for Diablo and the Legend of Huma for Dragonlance. He has penned the War of the Ancients trilogy, Day of the Dragon and its upcoming followup, Night of the Dragon. His other works include his own Dragonrealm series, the Minotaur Wars for Dragonlance, the Aquilonia trilogy of the Age of Conan, and the Sunwell Trilogy -- the first Warcraft manga. In addition, his novels and short stories have been published worldwide in such diverse places as China, Iceland, the Czech Republic, and Brazil.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awsome!, February 14, 2005

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C. Prunier (Castelton, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frostwing (The Dragonrealm) (Paperback)

I got turned on to Knaak when I picked up a copy of firedrake. (The first of his marvelous dragonhelm series.) This book changed my mind about reading modern fantasy novels. Just a heads up though, if you're reading the dragonrealm series disreguard amazons listing this as one cause it isn't. the last is "The Horse King". but this is still an exellent read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, May 30, 2011

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Steve R. Pierson (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frostwing (Paperback)

I read this book when it first came out, 15 years ago. I reread it again recently and I am still blown away! I am very suprised that Frostwing is not more popular. Another Knaak favorite of mine is Dutchman. Both are simple stories, told well, that leave a lasting impression.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read, December 30, 2009

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J. Reynolds "JR" (MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frostwing (Paperback)

I couldn't disagree more with the 1 star reviews of this book. This is about the 5th book that I have read by this author, and I have found them all to be well-written and captivating. Simply put: This is definitely worth reading, if you enjoy the sci-fi/fantasy genre.