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Key Phrases: lady mage, old mage, eye tyrant, Myth Drannor, Symgharyl Maruel, Rising Moon (more...)
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The Fire That Burns

It can lay low a dragon or heal a wounded warrior.

It is the most sought-after magical power in all Faerûn.

And it is in the reluctant hands of Shandril of Highmoon, a young, orphaned kitchen-lass.

Now she's on the run from half of the evil sorcerers in the land, not to mention their relentless minions. But with the help of a handsome young wizard, some rough-and-tumble Knights of Myth Drannor, and a certain old mage of Shadowdale, she just might manage to stay alive.

At least until tomorrow.

An all-new expanded version of Ed Greenwood's classic tale, including a new forward by the author.

One of Ed Greenwood's most popular novels, Spellfire is being rereleased in an all-new trade paperback edition. This version has been completely reedited and contains added text and material that bring new excitement to the story. This edition also features new cover art and is classified as the first title in the brand-new Forgotten Realms series Shandril's Saga.
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Ed Greenwood has written numerous articles, game products, columns, short stories, and novels. Among his most recent novels are Death of the Dragon (with Troy Denning) and Elminster in Hell. Greenwood resides in the Canadian province of Ontario. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0786918748
  • ASIN: B000GG4F90
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This book needs a decent review, January 31, 2000
By MellyH "withthewookie" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spellfire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
This was the first fantasy book I actually bought, and is also the only Forgotten Realms book I ever read. It set the theme for all the fantasy books I now read.

This is a book about a lonely orphaned girl named Shadril who knows nothing about her parentage, and the man who raised her gives nothing away. So she sets off to find her fortune with a small band of fighters. Shandril's character is amazing because Mr. Greenwood gives her no special treatment; she is not exactly given to the wandering ways...she shows nothing but bravery, in fact. Later her talents and parentage are revealed.

This book does have its downsides, such as the insipid love story complete with a drooling inept mage apprentice, and the abounding "kinship" felt all around, but you get past all that! She has powers and people want to use her! There are battles with dragons, two to be precise, there are the usual favorites (Elminster, the Simbul, Myth Drannor and its faithful Knights); there is even enough magic use for the die hards.

I believe that the true Forgotten Realms fans will wade through the syrup and enjoy this book for the adventure that it is!

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Where to Start?!?, September 17, 2003
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This review is from: Spellfire (Shandril's Saga, Volume I) (Paperback)
While Spellfire was somewhat entertaining and helped pass the time on rainy days, it left much to be desired. First, when there are no battles to be fought, the people of Shadowdale become drunken sex-crazed lunatics, it's a suprise Shadowdale even exists at all with this careless behavior. -While numerous deaths do take place, I found it a bit too unbelievable how lopsided the death toll was, even when a "heroe" is hurt, there always seems to be enough healing magic present to save the day. Too many characters!! When you are not being transported throughout the Realms, it takes all of your will just to keep track of who's who, I totalled 73 characters, or one new character every fifth page. -Arrgh? Aye?? What is this, Greenwood trying his hand at Shakespeare?? Faerun must be composed of 99% water, for when the characters are not having sex, or displaying bodily functions, they are constantly blubering, a 74th chracter "Noah" should have been included in this novel because with all the crying, the planets going to flood. Mark me wrong if you must, but does Elminster seem a rip off of Gandalf from Lord of the Rings? Considering Tolkien wrote those pieces a half-century ago, I'd say yes!!Far too many loop holes and contradictions in this piece....
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5.0 out of 5 stars The name is NARM...........you Witch!, April 27, 2000
This review is from: Spellfire (Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
This was the very first Forgotten Realms book I read. And to tell you the truth, I did enjoy it. It is a tale of Shan finding her internal gift. Almost like Neo finally realizing that he was the "the one" in the Matrix. Even though many people will put down this book and attempt to dismiss the love tale within, it. Other will enjoy it like me and read it more than once. I still have my copy way back from the early 90's. I suggest you purchase this book for yourself, you will enjoy it.
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