Blades of the Tiger: The Taladas Chronicles, Volume One

by Chris Pierson

As a tentative peace accord takes hold on Ansalon, half a world away, on the continent of Taladas, long-lost sorcery returns to the world, disaster wracks the landscape, war erupts between nations,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786935693
• ISBN13: 9780786935697
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Exactly what Dragonlance should be

I found this book to be amazing in every regard. The storyline was smooth and in no way predictable. I read this and what rushed to mind was, "Finally, a Dragonlance storyline where wars are not won by an idiot Kender's magical rainbow dust. The story is brutal, it essentially follows three main characters. One of them a thief, another a general, and the last a bodyguard for a tribal chief. Their stories are completely different and at many times, at cross purposes, but the history and intrigue of the while epic keeps you going. I sat down to read this, and finished it in nearly one sitting. It is really just that good. I honestly wanted to hear about each character and how they dealt with every situation. None of the usual, "Great, lets finish up with this loser so I can read what happens to the guy I like." Pierson has truly come a long way since I read him last, and I can't wait for the last part of this trilogy to be released. The cliffhangers are everything that they should be. A self contained plot that just hints at what is truly just beyond the next cover. Really, if you are debating whether or not to shell out the few bucks for this book, then stop. Buy this book and buy the next one too. And if the last one is out by the time you see this, then buy that one too. Really, I have read practically every Dragonlance book out there and I truly mean it when I tell you that this one of the best, if not THE best. I will have to see how the series ends to be absolutely sure.

Great Read.

Well, I don't know what that other guy is talking about with this The Hooded One being owned by him, but I do not remember that name being on the boards at any time. Anywho, this is a great book in Chris Pierson's pocket and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I really didn't know much going into this book about the continent of Taladas. After reading it, I must say that he painted a great picture of this continent on Krynn. Krynn needed a new world to explore and I am glad they came here. Human and Minotaur interactions are totally different, along with the elves and barbarians. They even have a nation that worships the dead, and raises them for their armies. I really can't wait until the next book comes out, and again, anyone looking for a great read should pick this one up.

A Bold New Continent

The continent of Ansolon may belong to Weis and Hickman but Chris Pierson has staked his claim to Taladas in a big way! Blades of the Tiger is one of the absolute best books ever and the crowning jewel in the crown that will adorn Pierson's brow for years to come. A book filled with sharp edged betrayal, loyalty unto death and tragic heroes, this book sets the precedence by which all future novels based in Taladas should be measured. After the oft overlooked yet phenomenal Kingpriest trilogy, Chris Pierson has been rewarded with the opportunity of a lifetime in establishing Taladas as an unforgiving and cut throat continent that Ansalon was supposed to be before it was watered down with weak storylines. If the remainder of the series is even half as good as Blades, prepare to have your world rocked!

Excellent

One of the best Dragonlance novels I've read in a long time. As the before reviewer stated, maybe this is what Krynn needed. Something new and unexplored, yet not drastically different from Ansalon. Pierson weaves a good tale I must say. He often switches from one of the three main characters and their own perspective outlook, which makes the read utterly absorbing. Even though this book runs over 400 pages, not once did I feel like it was dragging on. If anything I wanted it to go longer! Good start to what should be an even better series. I'm ashamed to admit I didn't give much thought to his Kingpriest Trilogy when it came out but now I can't wait to get my hands on it after finishing this book.

Stretching his wings!

I really like the way that Pierson is stretching his wings with each successive piece of work in the Dragonlance universe. His earlier work started out as a very rigidly structured set of tales where most of the interesting decisions had been made. The Sacred Hammer trilogy was an exploration of a dimly covered legend, but with a clearly defined ending. With the Taladas Chronicles, Pierson finally gets to almost full extension -- working in a part of the world which is not encumbered by a history outside of his own fertile muse. And he makes use of it! Working up entire races and histories and backstories which enrichen the tale. I like most of Pierson's work, it is definitely some of the best Dragonlance available.