The Sea Devil's Eye (Forgotten Realms: The Threat from the Sea, Book 3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Mel Odom (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2000

Iakhovas has caused more destruction than any force since the Time of Troubles, but his true objective has been a mystery . . . until now.

When a young sailor's journey is complete, an aging bard's final song is sung, and a malenti priestess faces her most challenging test, the Threat from the Sea concludes in an explosive climax that will set all of Faerûn reeling.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (May 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786916389
• ISBN-13: 978-0786916382
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,374,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I write in a number of fields, but always with the hope of telling an interesting tale that will incite a reader to think for himself or herself, to examine his or her own place in the world, and offer a little nudge in the direction of dreams, faith, and personal growth in spite of whatever odds a person has to face. I also believe we were all put here for a purpose. Hopefully, several purposes. I'm a father, a little league coach, a teacher, a friend, and a writer. I struggle to keep that balance, as many of us do these days, but I hold tightly to the belief that I'm doing all I can be doing, and doing what I should be doing.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Sea Devil's Eye, June 21, 2000

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Damien Bosley - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sea Devil's Eye (Forgotten Realms: The Threat from the Sea, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

This books was definetly a great end to a great trilogy. The characters in it were so passionate and real. The way Mel Odom developed all the characters througout the trilogy was great. I haven't read a great war book in awhile and this one definetly had it all. The end was a little toned down though, considering that it was supposed to be the big confrontation between antagonist and protagonist, but still it was a great ending. All in all I would highly recommend this book and the rest of the trilogy if your looking for great sea faring adventure!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing, May 11, 2000

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Alan DeHaan (Noblesville, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sea Devil's Eye (Forgotten Realms: The Threat from the Sea, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

The first two (or 3) books were great. Mel Odom took his time with them, but when he got to book 3 he rushed. The war in Seros seemed to fly right by, and the ending was somewhat disappointing.

I won't spoil it for you, but for those of you who have read the AD&D Forgotten Realms Supplement Sea of Fallen Stars, the ending is vastly different then that one gave. Vastly. In fact, i only liked really 4 parts of the book. Who has talked to Jherek throughout the series, what Iakohovas really was, Keros making a cameo (character introduced in Rising Tides), and what happens to Laaqueel. He also put too many battles that didn't make sense, (especially the inclusion of the slaver battle, where it had no need), almost as if TSR said "you have ot have a battle every 8 pages". which is about what this was. Maybe I've been spoiled on writers like Guy Gavriel Kay, but i much prefer well thought out fantasy, instead of hack and slash save the princess fantasy.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ending to a good series, August 10, 2000

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F. T. Barrett "tasselhoff" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sea Devil's Eye (Forgotten Realms: The Threat from the Sea, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is the culmination of a wonderful series. This may be the best trilogy since "The Dark Elf Trilogy." This book was definitely more action packed than the previous books but all those things that were pestering you finally are revealed, like who has been speaking to Jherek all these years and why, who Iakhovas is, and more. The Taleweaver's tale comes to an end in dramatic fasion, and I am glad that the ending is different than it was in the module because if it was the same then I would have known the ending and that would have spoiled the book.

I found the pace of the book more along the lines of the first, which I liked (the second book was to slow and little was accomplished). The battle scenes were detailed making them easily pictured in your mind.

The best thing aobut this book is the emotion. You feel the pride in Jherek when he regards his paladin friend and the sadness in his love for a young ships mage. Also handled quite well was Jherek's revival, taking down to his lowest possible point, he was revitalized in magnificent fasion. Truthfully and beyond a doubt this is one of the finest Forgotten Realms series ever. You will not regret reading these books.