Legend of Nightfall (Daw Book Collectors) [Paperback]

Mickey Zucker Reichert (Author)

Book Description

Series: Daw Book Collectors | Publication Date: December 1, 1993

Nightfall--assassin, thief, swordsman, adventurer, and wielder of magic--has always evaded his pursuers, until he falls prey to a royal trap that leaves him bound by sorcery and oath to guard a young prince on an epic quest. Original.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: DAW (December 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0886775876
• ISBN-13: 978-0886775872
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down, January 11, 2003

By 

christy "ccatclaws" (Mt. Prospect, IL USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Legend of Nightfall (Daw Book Collectors) (Paperback)

This book was completely captivating and well written. I think this story shows how rumors and legends can overtake reality... Nightfall isn't quite the big, bad demon that legend makes him out to be; he's got weaknesses and strengths like anyone else. This made his character (and the story) very believable.

Prince Edward's incredible naivete was humorous, but as the story progresses, he begins to learn more and to grow up. At times in the beginning of the book, I wanted to throttle him because of that innocence, but as the story progressed, his character began to mature.

One thing that was completely unique was Nightfall's magical ability to change his weight, thus greatly contributing to his success as a thief. I don't recall ever seeing this ability used in any other book I've read, and I loved the uniqueness of it. His ability allows him to become heavier (to stand firm or balance) and become lighter (to lessen the impact of a fall or climb more easily).

I was completely involved in this book and could not put it down (even though that meant staying up past four in the morning to finish it!) Definitely glad I bought this!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One My Top Favorites!, May 9, 2005

By 

j iceberg "zjharadin" (OC, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Legend of Nightfall (Daw Book Collectors) (Paperback)

There are books worth reading, really good books, and then there are great books; Nightfall is one of the last. I divide great books into those that are too heavy or emotional to re-read often - Lord of the Rings, Donaldson's Gap series, and The Unlikely Ones for example - and those i could read again within a year or 2 - like The Chronicals of Narnia, the Death Gate Cycle, and Nightfall. Awesome, love it, recommend it. You find yourself deeply invested in the characters, and you can really see the world they are in. A friend now asks for book recomendations by asking "any more like the Legend of Nightfall?"
I noticed a couple of reviews that were very poor. I find it hard to imagine a reader of adventure/scifi/fantasy seriously disliking this book; you see above some other books I've enjoyed to give context. I suspect the bitter ones should shop in the section about grain elevators.
i'm going to buy the sequel now. let you know in a couple weeks if it's good

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is some of the best fantasy I have read., June 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Legend of Nightfall (Daw Book Collectors) (Paperback)

I have been reading works of fantasy for a long time now, and this book ranks among the best. It is simply amazing. The character of Nightfall is intricate and believable. The situation into which this character is placed is fascinating, and it brings out all of the elements of his character. In short, the whole book's plot elements and character development is unmatched. More importantly, though, there is something undefinable about this book that is absolutely entrancing. Something about the way the whole book is written just pulls you in and involves you in a thousand ways at once. When I was done with this book, my skin was literally flushed. I just sat there and stared at the back cover for a few moments. This book is that amazinng. If you are reading this review, like fantasy, and do not buy this book, you are making a serious mistake. This book is that good.