The Wizardwar (Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings, Book 3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Elaine Cunningham (Author)

Book Description

Series: Counselors & Kings | Publication Date: March 1, 2002

The exciting conclusion to the latest Elaine Cunningham trilogy.

The Wizardwar completes the Forgotten Realms Counselors & Kings trilogy, which deals with characters and events in the kingdom of Halruaa. The order of counselors described throughout the series is unique to Halruaa and to this trilogy, thus making this set of titles the only place Forgotten Realms fans can find information on these characters and this setting.

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About the Author

Elaine Cunningham is the author of the Songs and Swords series (Elfshadow, Elfsong, Silver Shadows, Thornhold, and The Dream Spheres) and the Starlight and Shadows novels (Daughter of the Drow and Tangled Webs) as well as Evermeet: Island of Elves. She lives in New England.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786927046
• ISBN-13: 978-0786927043
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ending for a great trilogy, March 25, 2003

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This review is from: The Wizardwar (Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was a really quick read: not only was it too short, but I couldn't stop once I started. After reading the first two books, I really wanted to know what the plot would turn out to be and the Wizardwar wraps up everything and each event that happens is important. Even though I didn't skim this book, it only took me several hours to complete. If you read the first two, you would love how this book has a mixture of the two books. I can't stand the ending though! It wasn't bad, its just that the book ended! Overall the book was very well written and a nice creative break from my favorite author, R.A. Salvatore. But honestly, after this book I'm starting to like Cunningham more. The character developement is amazing as they grow and grow on you. I would highly reccomend it to anyone who likes fantasy (and elves: Elaine likes elves) but you should read the first two books (The Magehound and The Floodgate) first!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Smashing Conclusion!, December 14, 2002

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Yu-jin Chia "Yu-Jin Chia" (Cupertino, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wizardwar (Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

The Counselors and Kings trilogy is author Elaine Cunningham's best work since Elfshadow. Although they can be taken one at a time, these three novels are best read as one monolithic book. In The Wizardwar, the author brings the intricate plot to resolution, in one of the best finales I've seen in fantasy literature.

Readers of the previous books might have picked up some hints about what will happen in the magical kingdom of Halruaa, but many things are left unanswered. Namely, who is descended from who, and why does this matter? I won't spoil it for you here, but suffice to say that the answers might be surprising, and it indeed does matter. The machinations of the elven wizard Kiva and the efforts of her victims to stop her are both intriguing and exciting. Though the object that is the Cabal was finally revealed in The Floodgate, you'll finally discover exactly what it does.

Cunningham weaves an truly fine yarn, as usual interspersed with excellent characterization and humor. The magical kingdom of Halruaa comes to life in astonishing detail, including a unique cast that is both memorable and believable. For any fan of the Forgotten Realms, this is a must-read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wizardwar Grand Finale, August 4, 2002

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Matthew O. Boley "moboley" (Columbia, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wizardwar (Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is excellent. As a gamer that has been living in the Forgotten Realms for years, I was truly fascinated by a closer look into this new area of the Realms. The book tied up all loose ends and shocked us with several revelations. The introduction of new people, such as the Crinti, have really given gamers fuel for their fires. The characters are deep and complex. I will agree with one other review, it was a bit rushed or short depending on your point of view. If you are a fan of mages in the Forgotten Realms, this series is an excellent place to start. Thanks Elaine for such a great series and I'm looking forward to the next.