War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part II (R.A Salvatore Presents the War of the Spider Queen) [Paperback]

Lisa Smedman (Author), Philip Athans (Author), Paul S. Kemp (Author)

Book Description

Series: R.A Salvatore Presents the War of the Spider Queen | Publication Date: September 19, 2006

The last three titles in the New York Times best-selling series!

This striking new boxed set contains the last three titles from R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen six-book series: Extinction, Annihilation, and Resurrection. All three titles hit the New York Times best-seller list upon hardcover release. Each author is a veteran writer who is well-known to Forgotten Realms fans, and multiple-time best-selling author R.A. Salvatore consulted on the entire series of titles.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (September 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786943076
• ISBN-13: 978-0786943074
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.4 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul Kemp enjoys good beer, good wine, good company, and a fine scotch every now and again. He writes sword and sorcery and space opera and works very hard to make them a fun ride.

While his mind is often in the Forgotten Realms or the Galaxy Far, Far, Away, his body lives in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, with his wife Jennifer, his twin sons, his daughter, and their various and sundry pets.

He is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the University of Michigan law school. When he's not writing , he practices corporate law in Detroit. Yes, that does make him a tool of "the Man," for which he shall bear everlasting shame.

He hopes you enjoy his novels.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good conclusion, July 18, 2009

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This review is from: War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part II (R.A Salvatore Presents the War of the Spider Queen) (Paperback)

The series really takes a turn in the last three book. The focus gets shifted to the battle for Menzoberranzan which is teetering on the brink of destruction. If it falls it could spell disaster for Drow everywhere. If you have ever wanted to read about epic battles of magic between archmages, liches, and shadow assassins, (and who doesn't) these are the books to get. I though it had some of the best magic battles I've have ever read. Our original characters are still here as well and they are getting closer to getting their answers. Murder, betrayal, and most importantly, chaos, rain supreme in these books.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother, October 13, 2007

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This review is from: War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part II (R.A Salvatore Presents the War of the Spider Queen) (Paperback)

The first three books in the series are fairly well written - especially the first book, Dissolution (Forgotten Realms: R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book 1).

The last three, however are a giant letdown. Smedman's book lacks imagination and skill. Instead of helping a character through a clever turn in the story; she relies on merely having a character suddenly remember some fantastic item s/he had previously worn for the first three books but never used.

The fifth and sixth books are better, however the story does not improve. It culminates with a rather weak climax. I'm sorry I wasted my time with this series. The first book started off so well, but that got my hopes up - only to have them dashed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!, December 23, 2009

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This review is from: War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part II (R.A Salvatore Presents the War of the Spider Queen) (Paperback)

I ordered this set along with the first part of the series for my husband. He really enjoyed the books and we both like that you can keep the books in their gift box to protect the covers and keep the series together. A great gift for the R.A. Salvatore fan!