Flight of the Nighthawks
Ratings15
Average rating3.8
15
Ratings15
Average rating3.8
The first book in a brand new series from world-wide bestselling author of MAGICIAN, Raymond E. Feist. The Conclave of Shadows have two problems: the final destruction of Leso Varen and the neutralization of the thousands of Talnoy discovered by Nakor in Novindus. Acting as the go-between for the Conclave and the Great Ones on the world of Kelewan whilst they study the alien Talnoy, Magnus realises that creature is acting as a rift 'magnet' - attracting the same dangers as it did on Midkemia, and could easily provide a doorway for the terrible Dasati to invade and decimate Kelewan. In Novindus, whilst studying the host of Talnoy secreted away in the cave, Nakor is ambushed by a small band of bandits. Fortunately, Tomas accompanies the small Islani, and he defeats the outlaws with ease. But, one of their number fights with such ferocity that Tomas suspects him to be more than human. After several near-disastrous conflicts Kaspar, Talwin and Amafi uncover the new nest of Nighthawks plotting against the royal house of Kesh. truebloods - nobles related by birth to the Emperor - are already Varen's slaves, both willing and unwitting. FLIGHT OF THE NIGHTHAWKS begins a brand new series from the master of fantasy, set on a grand scale; revisiting the exotic political-intrigue of Great Kesh, (touched upon in the classic Riftwar books) and carrying the reader into a dark underworld of crime and black magic.
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Well, book 1 of the Darkwar Saga is a promising start. Love the fact that the previous plot has been broadened to warrant intervention from the most powerful people in Midkemia. The book starts off slow but as the plot builds, so does the tension. It boils into a nicely crafted, if somewhat predictable, finale. I expected a bit more from the magical battle, so that was slightly disappointing. Overall though, with the inclusion of so many characters and different viewpoints, Feist manages to make the book feel rather epic.
Some complaints though, primarily with sloppy writing/editing. There's a couple of continuity errors and grammatical errors. Also, describing a character from previous books to refresh the reader is fine, until you do it too often, for the same character, no more than a chapter apart. There's also a couple of reminiscing sections that didn't seem to fit too well, feeling more like fillers.
But in the end, just overlooking the little nitpickings, the book is quite enjoyable, better than the previous trilogy and nicely continuing from it.
Series
3 primary booksThe Darkwar Saga is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2004 with contributions by Raymond E. Feist.
Series
27 primary books28 released booksRiftwar Cycle is a 28-book series with 27 primary works first released in 1982 with contributions by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts, and 4 others.
