- Hardcover: 307 pages
- Publisher: Del Rey; First Edition edition (Feb 10 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 034539724X
- ISBN-13: 978-0345397249
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 699 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,612,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Amazon
Hitherto, Hambly's books about Darwath, a world menaced by awakened malign sleepers and an ice age, have been classic portal fantasies, in which the emphasis is on two transplanted Californians, Gil and Rudy, who are learning to cope with a world of magic and swordplay. In the original Darwath trilogy, the menace is the Dark, hivemind beings with a taste for human flesh who wreck civilization in a matter of weeks when their brainless hominid herds die; in the singleton Mother of Winter, it was devouring fungi and the old cold mind behind them. This new book shifts emphasis to Icefalcon, the exiled plains nomad who has come to value civilization without feeling a part of it, and to the corrupt magus who kidnaps Rudy's young royal stepson for his ancestral memories. Lost in the wastes of the North is another refuge against the cold and the Dark, a Keep which has, rather literally, a mind of its own. Icefalcon has to cope with the cold and the vividly evoked claustrophobia of old dark places; he also has to comprehend the rejection of his barbarian clan. This is an intelligent fantasy thriller about choices, particularly the ones you never knew you made. --Roz Kaveney, Amazon.co.uk
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
As the armies of war leader Vair na-Chandros prepare to lay siege to the Keep of Dare, a rogue wizard kidnaps Prince Tir, intent on taking his young captive to the icy northern lands. Blaming himself for the prince's abduction, the Icefalcon?an outcast barbarian now dwelling within the Keep?sets out on a desperate rescue mission, knowing that his journey will end in a confrontation with his past. Set in the same world as Mother of Winter (LJ 9/15/96) and the Darwath trilogy (The Time of the Dark, Del Rey: Ballantine, 1994; The Walls of Air, Del Rey: Ballantine, 1983; The Armies of Daylight, Del Rey: Ballantine, 1983), this tale of honor and loyalty features one of Hambly's most memorable characters. The author's graceful style and fluid storytelling ability make this title a good choice for fantasy collections.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Immensely readable!,
This review is from: Icefalcon's Quest (Mass Market Paperback)
I bought this book because I liked the blurb on the back, and thought that it would make for interesting reading...needless to say, it's a move I absolutely do not regret. I haven't read any other book in the Darwath series, so perhaps that's the reason for my enthusiasm and fascination, but I've read Icefalcon's quest many times, and it's been enjoyable with every read.The description of Icefalcon's emotions and understanding appear at first glance to be quite droll, but in understanding the tribal feuds and lifestyle, the reader starts to understand that the portrayal of Icefalcon is true to nature. It's not to say that he doesn't experience emotion or pain or fear, but rather that within his tribal upbringing, it is death to lay claim to such feelings. Only the strongest survive, and fear and cowardice have no place in the tribal structure. The tribulations that Tir had to undergo, and his character's development as a result were very real and moving for me....The dark magic and evil was a potent stimulus in the book - and I was unwittingly caught up in the brutal descriptions of war and evil. On the whole, I would definitely recommend Icefalcon's Quest... whether you buy it or borrow it, read this book and decide for yourself!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Icefalcon - Here is his story,
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This review is from: Icefalcon's Quest (Mass Market Paperback)
Icefalcon is the enigmatic guard of guards from Darwath. Teasing hints of his history were sprinkled in the excellent beginning novels but here is the long awaited opportunity to know more. While less straightforward than previous novels, this is still an enjoyable read and gives balance to the landscape of Darwath. It fulfills the promise of the first trilogy and brings Icefalcon into the foreground where the Ice raiders become more visible.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have addition to the original trilogy,
By Erik1988 (Folsom, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Icefalcon's Quest (Mass Market Paperback)
Even though this story focuses on characters that were more of a supporting role in the previous three books, Hambly still writes a superb story in a world that I've grown to love and enjoy. If you enjoyed the first three books then there is no doubt you should enjoy this one too.
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