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Icefalcon's Quest (Darwath Series) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Loses His Way, Cold Death, Blue Child (more...)
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Hitherto, Hambly's books about Darwath, a world menaced by awakened malign sleepers and an ice age, have been classic portal fantasies, in which the emphasis is on two transplanted Californians, Gil and Rudy, who are learning to cope with a world of magic and swordplay. In the original Darwath trilogy, the menace is the Dark, hivemind beings with a taste for human flesh who wreck civilization in a matter of weeks when their brainless hominid herds die; in the singleton Mother of Winter, it was devouring fungi and the old cold mind behind them. This new book shifts emphasis to Icefalcon, the exiled plains nomad who has come to value civilization without feeling a part of it, and to the corrupt magus who kidnaps Rudy's young royal stepson for his ancestral memories. Lost in the wastes of the North is another refuge against the cold and the Dark, a Keep which has, rather literally, a mind of its own. Icefalcon has to cope with the cold and the vividly evoked claustrophobia of old dark places; he also has to comprehend the rejection of his barbarian clan. This is an intelligent fantasy thriller about choices, particularly the ones you never knew you made. --Roz Kaveney, Amazon.co.uk


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As the armies of war leader Vair na-Chandros prepare to lay siege to the Keep of Dare, a rogue wizard kidnaps Prince Tir, intent on taking his young captive to the icy northern lands. Blaming himself for the prince's abduction, the Icefalcon?an outcast barbarian now dwelling within the Keep?sets out on a desperate rescue mission, knowing that his journey will end in a confrontation with his past. Set in the same world as Mother of Winter (LJ 9/15/96) and the Darwath trilogy (The Time of the Dark, Del Rey: Ballantine, 1994; The Walls of Air, Del Rey: Ballantine, 1983; The Armies of Daylight, Del Rey: Ballantine, 1983), this tale of honor and loyalty features one of Hambly's most memorable characters. The author's graceful style and fluid storytelling ability make this title a good choice for fantasy collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Del Rey (November 28, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345388240
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345388247
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #565,497 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Old characters, old enemies, none of the old magic, April 22, 1998
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This review is from: Icefalcon's Quest (Darwath) (Hardcover)
In Barbara Hambly newest Darwath novel, old heroes return to fight old enemies as Prince Altir is kidnapped, the Keep of Dare is threatened, and the Icefalcon embarks on a mission of rescue. It is seven years since the end of the Time of the Dark and the routed Alketch general Vair na-Chandros is trying to gain power. He thinks that Prince Altir's racial memories about the time around the Dark's first rising will provide the key to gaining this.

Unfortunately, none of the old excitement of Hambly's previous novels set in the Kingdom of Dar returns in this book. Icefalcon, an intriguing and enigmatic character in the Time of the Dark series, is presented so blandly that the reader does not share any sense of danger as he travels across the homelands from which he has been exiled, following the southern commander who has kidnapped Tir. The northern tribes, which seemed so frighteningly dangerous before, are reduced to a garbled mix of unrelated names that blithely talk about the wind and the weather.

All the characters seemed emotionally uninvolved in the conflict, except for Tir, who is swept along by events. The great secrets that he possesses both help and hinder the party, but never embroil the characters in any kind of internal struggle. There is great potential in the ideas presented in this novel but they are never fully exploited to bring us closer to the characters. In the end, I was extremely disappointed when Hambly resorted to a deux ex machina to bring help to the Icefalcon and his companions.

My advice is to read the Time of the Dark trilogy and then let the characters all live happily ever after (or not) in your own imagination.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite character has his own story!, May 10, 1999
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When I first began the Darwath series, I was immediately intrigued by the Icefalcon, a captain of the Guards in the Keep of Dare. Hambly drew his character from the beginning as both charismatic and enigmatic, and I was hooked. I was happy to find that she had devoted an entire book to him, explaining more about his background as a White Raider and how he views the world. Strange at first to see his point of view, after so long only knowing him through the eyes of Gil and Rudy, but by the end of the book I only liked him more. While you could read this book by itself apart from the series, it is a lot more interesting if you already know the characters involved. I hope we see a sixth book. . .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely readable!, May 31, 2002
By Natasha Abed (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
I bought this book because I liked the blurb on the back, and thought that it would make for interesting reading...needless to say, it's a move I absolutely do not regret. I haven't read any other book in the Darwath series, so perhaps that's the reason for my enthusiasm and fascination, but I've read Icefalcon's quest many times, and it's been enjoyable with every read.

The description of Icefalcon's emotions and understanding appear at first glance to be quite droll, but in understanding the tribal feuds and lifestyle, the reader starts to understand that the portrayal of Icefalcon is true to nature. It's not to say that he doesn't experience emotion or pain or fear, but rather that within his tribal upbringing, it is death to lay claim to such feelings. Only the strongest survive, and fear and cowardice have no place in the tribal structure.

The tribulations that Tir had to undergo, and his character's development as a result were very real and moving for me....The dark magic and evil was a potent stimulus in the book - and I was unwittingly caught up in the brutal descriptions of war and evil.

On the whole, I would definitely recommend Icefalcon's Quest... whether you buy it or borrow it, read this book and decide for yourself!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Intense and Riveting Side Story
I read and enjoyed the entire Darwath series some time ago. Icefalcon is a rather special and intriguing character through the series, and I jumped at this book as a chance to get... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Margaret Fiore

5.0 out of 5 stars A desperate search
Every fantasy world, it seems, must have its barbarians, and in Hambly's world it's the White Raiders (so called because most of them have very pale hair), a society made up of a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chrijeff

5.0 out of 5 stars How humanity survived the first onslaught of The Dark
3000 years ago, as the story goes, humanity enjoyed a period of prosperity. Mages worked with scientists to increase their knowledge of technology and its merging with magic to... Read more
Published on July 30, 2005 by Dale Broadbent

3.0 out of 5 stars Icefalcon - Here is his story
Icefalcon is the enigmatic guard of guards from Darwath. Teasing hints of his history were sprinkled in the excellent beginning novels but here is the long awaited opportunity to... Read more
Published on April 24, 2002 by Kym Kelly-Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have addition to the original trilogy
Even though this story focuses on characters that were more of a supporting role in the previous three books, Hambly still writes a superb story in a world that I've grown to love... Read more
Published on January 14, 2002 by Paladin08

5.0 out of 5 stars Edge-of-your-seat book. Suspensful, not predictable.
Excellent. Must read! Best to read the Darwath trilogy first. One area the horror is a little too graphic (for me!).
Published on August 8, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Get to know the Icefalcon like you never thought you could!
This has a very different feel from the trilogy and suits the main character's personality and methodology perfectly. Read more
Published on March 23, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Barbara Hambly delivers once again in The Icefalcon' Quest.
The best thing about Barbara Hambly, to me, is her flair for creating characters. The Icefalcon, who appeared periphally in the previous Darwath books, is revealed in detail in... Read more
Published on January 28, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book that needs a sequel.
If you liked any of Barbra Hambly's darwath series you'll love this one. All of her books have been good 'but this one was the best yet. A sequel please! Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars a sequel to her best series
This sequel doesn't have the intensity of the original three books, but it is definately worth reading. Read more
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