{"product_id":"luthiens-gamble-paperback","title":"Luthien's Gamble - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. A. Salvatore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second adventure in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do'Urden.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Luthien Bedwyr vowed to free his beleaguered land of Eriador from its demonic ruler, Wizard-King Greensparrow. Cloaked in a scarlet cape that renders him invisible and wielding a magical sword, Luthien is known to Eriador's oppressed as the Crimson Shadow. With the rallying support of enslaved humans, defiant peasants, and Fairborn elves, he has forged a path for liberation--raid by insurgent raid. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Even with a mighty battle-ready band of stalwart comrades--including halfling thief Oliver deBurrows; fierce elf warrior Katerin O'Hale; and the ancient and mysterious mage, Brind'Amour--the rebels are fighting an uphill battle against the vile despot's escalating and bloodthirsty army of cyclopean soldiers. Then, Greensparrow makes an unexpected bid for peace. But why would a wizard so cunning and so evil suddenly concede? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Though Eriador's slaves see the compromise as cause for celebration, Luthien and Brind'Amour recognize it as a calculated trap. The Crimson Shadow knows in his heart that the war for freedom has only just begun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Return to a rousing, magical quest in book two of a trilogy hailed by Terry Brooks as a \"fine adventure filled with memorable characters and compelling action.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eR. A. Salvatore's first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Crystal Shard\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 1988; in 1990 his third novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Halfling's Gem, \u003c\/i\u003ehit the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller list. Since then he has written more than sixty novels, which have sold more than thirty million copies worldwide. In addition, Salvatore has numerous game credits, making him one of the most important figures in modern epic fantasy. Among his books are numerous titles in the saga of dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden, the Coven series, the Crimson Shadow trilogy, and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Salvatore spends a good deal of time speaking to schools and library groups, encouraging people, particularly young people, to read. He enjoys a broad range of literary writers, from James Joyce to Dante and Chaucer, and counts among his favorite genre literary influences Ian Fleming, Arthur Conan Doyle, Fritz Leiber, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Salvatore makes his home in Massachusetts, with his wife, Diane, and their dogs. His gaming group still meets on Sunday nights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He is currently working on more novels set in the Demonwars and Dark Elf series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 18, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771821130016,"sku":"9781504055857","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b5f5f28873375ca143983013b80328d.webp?v=1780394478","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/luthiens-gamble-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}