Spellfire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Ed Greenwood (Author)

Book Description

Series: Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga | Publication Date: August 12, 1988

The Fire That Burns

It can lay low a dragon or heal a wounded warrior.

It is the most sought-after magical power in all Faerûn.

And it is in the reluctant hands of Shandril of Highmoon, a young, orphaned kitchen-lass.

Now she's on the run from half of the evil sorcerers in the land, not to mention their relentless minions. But with the help of a handsome young wizard, some rough-and-tumble Knights of Myth Drannor, and a certain old mage of Shadowdale, she just might manage to stay alive.

At least until tomorrow.

An all-new expanded version of Ed Greenwood's classic tale, including a new forward by the author.

One of Ed Greenwood's most popular novels, Spellfire is being rereleased in an all-new trade paperback edition. This version has been completely reedited and contains added text and material that bring new excitement to the story. This edition also features new cover art and is classified as the first title in the brand-new Forgotten Realms series Shandril's Saga.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ed Greenwood has written numerous articles, game products, columns, short stories, and novels. Among his most recent novels are Death of the Dragon (with Troy Denning) and Elminster in Hell. Greenwood resides in the Canadian province of Ontario. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (August 12, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880385871
• ISBN-13: 978-0880385879
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,700,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, is the best-selling author of hundreds of novels, game products, and articles. His most recent novel for Wizards of the Coast is The City of Splendors, a collaboration with Elaine Cunningham. He is also the author of the Band of Four novels published by Tor Books.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book needs a decent review, January 31, 2000

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MellyH "withthewookie" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spellfire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the first fantasy book I actually bought, and is also the only Forgotten Realms book I ever read. It set the theme for all the fantasy books I now read.

This is a book about a lonely orphaned girl named Shadril who knows nothing about her parentage, and the man who raised her gives nothing away. So she sets off to find her fortune with a small band of fighters. Shandril's character is amazing because Mr. Greenwood gives her no special treatment; she is not exactly given to the wandering ways...she shows nothing but bravery, in fact. Later her talents and parentage are revealed.

This book does have its downsides, such as the insipid love story complete with a drooling inept mage apprentice, and the abounding "kinship" felt all around, but you get past all that! She has powers and people want to use her! There are battles with dragons, two to be precise, there are the usual favorites (Elminster, the Simbul, Myth Drannor and its faithful Knights); there is even enough magic use for the die hards.

I believe that the true Forgotten Realms fans will wade through the syrup and enjoy this book for the adventure that it is!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The name is NARM...........you Witch!, April 27, 2000

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Bankz "Cesar Z" (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spellfire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

This was the very first Forgotten Realms book I read. And to tell you the truth, I did enjoy it. It is a tale of Shan finding her internal gift. Almost like Neo finally realizing that he was the "the one" in the Matrix. Even though many people will put down this book and attempt to dismiss the love tale within, it. Other will enjoy it like me and read it more than once. I still have my copy way back from the early 90's. I suggest you purchase this book for yourself, you will enjoy it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A bad role-playing session is better than this atrocity., June 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Spellfire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)

Oh, the irony of life...Ed Greenwood, like so many creators of vast literary universes, makes marvelous worlds, but when it comes down to breathing life into his creations, he fails to capture the essence that belongs to the inhabitants of this world. This book stinks so badly because it has no sense of characterization. The action in the book reminded me of a novice dungeon master setting up his first campaign to a group of first time players who don't want a good storyline, just a simple hack-and-slash scenario. If you want a good read, try R. A. Salvatore's Dark Elf Series. If you want to lower your mental capacity, read Spellfire...the garanteed lobotomy for fantasy lovers everywhere.