Luthien's Gamble

By R.A. Salvatore

Book Overview

The second adventure in the New York Times-bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do'Urden.

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.

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?

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.

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."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1504055853
• ISBN13: 9781504055857
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Amazing book, one of his best

This book is amazing, a good read. The characters have depth, the story is good, and combat scenes are nothing short of amazing. this is good but the Dark Elf Trilogy is better.

The best mid-evil fantsy book on the shelves.

Deffinatly the best fantisy series I've ever read, and I have read over 3,000 fantisy books!!! The only thing is you need the whole series to under stand it, or else it leaves ya hanging.

Once again Salvatore shows he is the best fantasy author

I could go on and on about how excellent this book is, but if you are at this page reading this then you probably know how good Salvatore is. And if you've read the first in this trilogy, well, this one is just as good. What I especially like about this book is Salvatore's description of the battle scenes (although they were a bit lacking compared to the rest of his work). I just have no idea how he can be that descriptive in his battle scenes. Makes you wonder if he was a medival hero in a former life.

the best mideveal time books i've ever read

this trilogy is the best of any that i've ever read. i'm thirteen years old, and am a huge Salvatore fan. (the biggest ever)he describes the battles and gore better than anyone. i was obsessed with star wars only, but now i can't decide between lightsabers or swords. As far as i'm concerned the world revolves around both trilogies

Fantasy at it's best!

If you have never read any of Mr. Salvatore's books, your missing out. I am in my mid-twenties and a huge fantasy fan, who is constantly reading. Once I recieved one of his books I had to have them all. In my opinion he is by far one of the best fantasy authors of all time. Do yourself a favor if you like fantasy, and pick up one of his books. You won't regret it, I guarantee it.