Noonshade (GollanczF.) (Paperback)

~ James Barclay (Author)

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Product Description

The enthralling sequel to DAWNTHIEF takes the adventure into a new dimension. The Raven must fight to help the dragons of the Brood Kan defend the dimensional rip opened in the skies of Balaia by the casting of Dawnthief. And then they must somehow close the rip. And all the time the Wesmen are rampaging through Balaia, laying waste to its cities and besieging the mages of Julatsa in Dordova.

About the Author

James Barclay is in his thirties and lives in Maida Vale. In addition to writing novels he is an advertising manager for a leading city investment house.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Gollancz (July 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 057507535X
• ISBN-13: 978-0575075351
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,546,484 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super sword and sorcery fantasy., October 11, 2009

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Noonshade (Chronicles of the Raven 2) (Paperback)

The Raven mercenary band has no time to celebrate the victory over the Wytch Lords, who they banished with the DAWNTHIEF spell. Instead they have learned the spell tore a hole in the dimensional walls.

Deadly dragons have started to cause havoc so the Raven team must find answers fast to close the hole and destroy those creatures that have entered through the gap. Dimensional traveler Septern has left hints how to fix the growing gulf so the Raven seeks him at the same time the Wesmen barbarian horde invade the eastern lands on the ground while the dragons assault both sides from the sky.

There is plenty of action, both mundane and arcane, as NOONSHADE with its fantastic spin from DAWNTHIEF is a super fantasy. The sword and sorcery story line is fast-paced from the onset, but the key to James Barclay's strong tale is the cast. The Raven team comes across as individuals instead of a Borg like collective though they fight as one. Although the villains are stereotypical of the genre, fans will enjoy this terrific thriller as the Raven learns the lesson of unintended consequences.

Harriet Klausner

3.0 out of 5 stars Bit Slow getting started, February 5, 2007

By	David Keith "FurNTats" (Washington, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a pretty solid follow up to Dawnthief. It's a bit slow getting started, and doesn't feel as polished as the previous book. Once the Raven charactors take center stage the book does become more satisfying.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Continues the Excellence, August 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Noonshade (Paperback)

With Noonshade, Barclay continues the developments in Dawnthief, and gives further insight to the world and history of Balaia, and other dimensions which interact with it. Noonshade is as action packed as Dawnthief, yet Barclay shows an even better skill at clearly and concicely outlining character thoughts and feelings. He also masterfully brings together all the subplots of the novel for another strong finish leaving the reader wanting more of The Raven.

I just started Nightchild after finishing Noonshade, and Barclay seems to have improved yet more, which didn't seem possible after reading Noonshade. All in all, this is a great fantasy series, and there is another series about The Raven, The Legend Of The Raven, with two books published so far. I look forward to reading them all, and reading any book by Barclay.