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The Halfling's Gem

Assassin Artemis Entreri whisks his kidnapped victim, Regis the halfling, south to Calimport and into Pasha Pook's vengeful hands. If Pook can control the magical panther Guenhwyvar, Regis will die in a real game of cat and mouse.

Using an enchanted mask, dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden hides his heritage and races with the barbarian Wulfgar to save their light-fingered friend. An unexpected ally arrives just as Entreri springs a trap. But can Regis survive unscathed?

The companions from Icewind Dale battle pirates on the famed Sword Coast, brave the deserts of Calimshan, and fight monsters from other planes to resuce their friend . . . and themselves.

The Halfling's Gem is R.A. Salvatore's exciting conclusion to the Icewind Dale Trilogy, set in the Forgotten Realms fantasy world.


About the Author

R.A. Salvatore was born in Massachusetts in 1959 and still makes his home there. He has published numerous Forgotten Realms novels with Wizards of the Coast, Inc., most of which have been New York Times best sellers. He is also known as the best-selling author of the Star Wars®: Episode II Attack of the Clones novelization from Del Rey.
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 314 pages
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast; 5th printing edition (January 1, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 088038901X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880389013
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #320,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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mithril axe, gray dwarves, glassy image, drow elf, magical mask, ruby pendant, gray dwarf, boarding plank, lavender eyes, tiny pouch, dark elf, war hammer, jeweled dagger, young barbarian
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Sea Sprite, Sali Dalib, Pasha Pook, Artemis Entreri, Drizzt Do'Urden, Mithril Hall, Baldur's Gate, Bruenor Battlehammer, Icewind Dale, Captain Deudermont, Rogues Circle, Sword Coast, Mermaid's Arms, Calim Desert, Garumn's Gorge, Lady Alustriel, Asavir's Channel, Cells of Nine, Dock Street, Ivy Mansion, Malchor Harpell, Neverwinter Wood, Spitting Camel, Astral Plane, Clan Battlehammer
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Entertaining Novel in the Icewind Dale Trilogy, April 16, 2001
By JH "hobbs_tx" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
First off, this is the conclusion of the Icewind Dale Trilogy. I would strongly recommend reading the first two novels in the series, The Crystal Shard and Streams of Silver, to truly enjoy this book. This story picks up with Artemis Entreri, running off with Regis from Mithral Hall, the halfling, to return him to Pasha Pook the leader of the largest thieves' guild in Calimport. Drizzt and friends chase after Entreri to save Regis from the almost certain death that awaits him in Calimport. The plot is pretty straight forward, but there are definitely enough complications to keep it interesting.

I really enjoyed this book and thought it was the best book in the trilogy. The Halfling's Gem regains the continuous fast paced adventure that was lost in part of Streams of Silver. I found the supporting characters in this book much better conceived and interesting. The battle scenes in the boat and at Pasha Pook's palace were at least as good as any of the battle scenes in the other two books. Also Drizzt's attempt to find himself and what he stands for really progresses in this book. This continues in the Dark Elf Trilogy, which occurred before he reached Icewind Dale, but was written after the Icewind Dale Trilogy. All in all the writing in this novel has really improved from the first two books. This same quality continues through the rest of the Drizzt series. I whole-heartedly recommend this novel for the entertaining fast paced read that it is.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is what reading is all about., April 6, 2000
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First let me say that each book in this trilogy is great but that this is the one that makes the whole trilogy very special. Drizzt struggles with what he might have become and continually searches for what he is. I love the Drizzt monologues at the beginning of each book and that's just one detail that all adds up to make this book one to read over and over. Sure, some of the stuff is predictable but the characters and ideals they struggle for are what bring magic to this one. As you get older you get very cynical. This book may not change that but it reminds you of the things you used to very strongly believe in. Not in a campy way either but through the trials the characters go through and the theme of the book. In this sense, The Halfling's Gem reminds us of what is important like friends and respecting people. It also constantly entertains like few others. Don't miss!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Part 3 of an excellent series., April 12, 2003
Regis the halfing is kidnapped by a an assassin Artemis Entreri. This novel is an exciting adventure of cat and mouse with Drizzt and the gang. Drizzt lost his statue of his mystical companion Guenhwyvar. It was interesting to see how would Guenhwyvar reacted within the hands of another master beside a drow. Artemis's employer Pasha Nook is his third owner. R A Salvatore threw Pirates, Demons, Dragons and everything into this adventure including the kitchen sink. It was amazing to see someone who was an equal to Drizzt when it came to a thrown down. I can read this part of the trilogy alone over and over again.
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3.0 out of 5 stars cookie cutter fantasy
The same characters doing the same things fore the nth time.
They sometimes even get a little hurt... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Bagula

5.0 out of 5 stars Drizzt on Center Stage
Over the holidays, I had the pleasure of rereading the "Icewind Dale" trilogy for the first time in almost twenty years. Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Michael Derby

5.0 out of 5 stars Heroically traveling at world's end
Regis the Halfling is captured by the deadly Artemis Entreri and the companions risk all it takes to travel at world's end from Icewind Dale to Calimport. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sunny Naasiri

5.0 out of 5 stars Gem of the Halfling
This is a very good book for any collector. It's worth while and fun to read.
Published 10 months ago by Richard Todd

5.0 out of 5 stars The Halflings Gem
The Halfling's Gem: The Legend of Drizzt, Book VI (Forgotten Realms)

This is a beautful book to read and something to remember for years to come for new readers... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting conclusion of the Icewind Dale trilogy
The novel picks up right where "Streams of Silver" left off. The deadly assassin Artemis Entreri has kidnapped Regis, intent on returning the stolen gem (and the halfling culprit)... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Luke Waygood

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and Great Trilogy
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first two books of The Icewind Dale trilogy, I was eager to find out how this particular Drizzt Do'Urden story ends in the The Halfling's Gem... Read more
Published on July 4, 2007 by Casey McClure

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Conclusion to the Trilogy.
The third book in the Icewind Dale Trilogy is a great conclusion. Our favorite little Halfling Regis develops from a shallow somewhat one-sided character into a deep and seven... Read more
Published on December 31, 2006 by Matthew Pierce

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Read this years ago and recently revisited this series. One of my first from Salvatore and still a favorite. great characters and writing, and exciting action. Read more
Published on March 23, 2006 by Karl

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Gripping Conclusion
This one took me 3 days to get through, its that good. Whenever i would leave to hang out with friends or something, i would tell myself i should be at home reading... Read more
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