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Highlander: White Silence

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Though not a literary genius myself, I found this book to be a delightful, albeit short, visit w/one of the Highlander Universe's most endearing and charming Immortals, Hugh Fitzcairn.

"Fitz", as we've all come to know and love him, plays a pivotal role in this flashback story of the Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush of the 1800s. Together w/his student, Danny O'Donal, Duncan MacLeod and their 2 Siwash guides, Fitz braves the elements (nature as well as man) in an attempt to find that ever elusive dream we call 'gold'.....THE strike...riches beyond man's wildest imagination....... Do they find it? Use your own judgement as you wend your way through this tale of intrique, humor, elements, and desire.

I found it to be a most enjoyable read, a true and personable depiction of the characters involved, and a fascinating short-term 'study' on the allure of 'gold fever'. -- Fitz is shown true to that indomitable spirit we saw in HLTS w/added development as 'mentor'.... Duncan is shown in all his honorable sensitivities.... Danny O'Donal, a relatively new Immortal, brings along diversity as well as being the catalyst that helps drive the story along.

It is fantasy Highlander.

I would recommend it to anyone already caught up in the Highlander world and believe anyone w/little to no experience w/Highlander could enjoy this tale.

In short, if you've enjoyed the previous Highlander novels, this is a 'MUST ADD' to your collection!!

"White Silence" is a stand-alone novel featuring many beloved characters from the _Highlander_ milieu. In this tale, Duncan and Fitz go to the Yukon in search of gold. Surrounded by actual historical personalities, including the publisher of the Seattle newspaper, they experience many adventures (including an avalanche). Long-time fans of the series will recognize the events leading up to the Yukon trek as those in the "Double Eagle" episode. Like the other stand-alone _Highlander_tales, this one is an entertaining read and well worth a look.

It is one of my favorite Highlander novels.

I'm not sure if it does have historical facts but the story about Fitz and Mac is good. It seems the author is able to capture Mac's and Fitz's character personalities and write details that reflect on their relationship perfectly. Some of the quotes in this book are touching.

This book was an easy read; it had a good history of the Alaskan regions and dogsledding. I could picture Roger Daltrey in this book,(heavy Fitz involvement) and character imagery is important for a Highlander book. I had problems with phrases being repeated, and the predictable ending, but overall, it was worth reading. Good for a hot day in August!

"White Silence" is a very enjoyable escape into the "Highlander" world. The relationship between Duncan MacLeod and Hugh Fitzcairn is expanded and another part of their history is revealed. Many times while reading this adventure I didn't want to put it down. When I had read the last page I wished there was more. I think this is a very good addition to the "Highlander" saga and would recommend it to any fan.

White Silence is one of the better Highlander books. It tells the story of Duncan and Fitz's time in goldrush Alaska. The characterizations were excellent (especially Duncan's), and the descriptions of place really made you feel like you were there.

The plot was good, although it did have some flaws. The behavior and fate of Fitz's student, Danny, did not really seem plausible. But that would be the only real complaint about the story.

All in all, I would say this is a really good man-against-nature story, and should be added to any Highlander fan's collection.

"White Silence" is one of the best of the Highlander book series so far. This story will especially appeal to anyone who likes the character of Fitzhugh (played on the TV series by Roger Daltry). The storyline is an exciting one, set in the wilds of Northwestern North America during the gold rush, and takes everyone through some very cold, harsh country. My recommendation is that this book be read somewhere warm--the writing is so well-done you'll be freezing by the end!

This is a tie-in novel to the HIGHLANDER television series and features characters from that show.

The novel begins in San Francisco of the late 1800's, just after the end of the events described in the episode 'Double Eagle', Amanda has won a saloon from another Immortal and is running it, MacLeod is spending some time with her when Hugh Fitzcairn arrives with his student, a young Immortal Irishman named Danny. News of the Alaskan gold strike has just reached San Francisco and soon the three Immortal men have joined the rush.

The novel describes the journey the three took to reach the gold fields and then their desparate efforts to reach shelter from the brutal Alaskan winter. This is an unusual Highlander story in that the conflict here is not Immortal vs. Immortal but instead man against nature and himself. It is also unusual for a tie-in novel in that this one would appeal not just to a dedicated fan but to anyone who had even a casual familiarity with the series, in fact, it could be enjoyed by some one who had never seen either the series or movies. The descriptions of the Gold Rush, including the historical figures that are depicted are both accurate and compelling, giving the reader a true sense of the conditions and events of the time, making this one of the best tie-in novels I have ever read.

this might be his story. Gold has been found in the Yukon, and it seems half the world is on their way to that icy corner of Alaska. Hugh Fitzcairn, a charming womanizer and bon vivant, invites his friend Duncan Macleod along on what he believes will be a grand and profitable adventure. Hugh's student Danny comes from the desperate poverty of Five Corners, by way of the killing grounds of Antietam. To Danny, wealth means survival - he's lived in deadly poverty for long enough, and wants a taste of the good life. Macleod is already a wealthy man, but he yearns to see the Northern Lights.

This story is one long flashback. It is full of drama and description, set squarely in the center of real historical people, places, and events. There is no need for the standard "evil Immortal", the Yukon itself is danger enough. Who wants to duel when the metal of your sword hilt is cold enough to freeze the skin off your fingers? Any fan of Highlander is sure to enjoy this one.

Though this was not my favorite of the Highlander novels, I loved the great humor created between Duncan and Fitz. I always loved it whenever this pair hooked up in the television series because they work wonderfully together. Ginjer Buchanan really captured the true character of Fitzcairn heckling his old pal MacLeod as usual. This ficticious account of the three immortals searching for gold is a nice portrayal of life during the gold rush.