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Magic and Murder

When Flint Fireforge, dwarf and metalsmith, receives a wondrous summons from the Speaker of the Sun, he journeys to the fabled elven city of Qualinost. There he meets Tanis, a thoughtful youth born of a tragic union between elf and man. Tanis and Flint, each a misfit in his own way, find themselves unlikely friends.

But a pompous elf lord is mysteriously slain, and another elf soon meets the same fate. Tanis stands accused, and if his innocence cannot be proven, the half-elf will be banished forever. Solving the mystery will be a perilous task. Time is on the murder's side, and he is not finished yet.

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The reluctant paternal dwarven hero, Flint Fireforge, invited to the elven kingdom of Qualinesti because of his legendary metalsmithing, meets a young, unhappy half-elf named Tanis, ward of the Speaker of the Sun himself. But when Laurana, the beautiful daughter of the Speaker, declares her love for Tanis, a deadly rival for her affections concocts a scenario fraught with risk and scandal. Outcasts and loners, Flint and Tanis embark on a mission to clear Tanis' name, uniting them in everlasting friendship. First in a brand-new Dragonlance series.

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"FLINT FIREFORGE OF SOLACE, DWARF AND MASTERSMITH, by summons of the Speaker of the Sun!" a voice rang. Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars good book, Mar 30 2003

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"roddymccorley" (MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kindred Spirits: The Meetings Sextet, Volume I (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first book in the Meetings Sextet and occurs prior to Dragons of Autumn Twilight. Flint Fireforge happily settled in the elven land of Qualinost - who would ever believe this? He meets the young half-elf Tanis, and this is where their life-long friendship begins. This is also the start of the collaborative work of the companions of the Chronicles series, and tells part of the story of Flint and Tanis' younger years. I would recommend this book to anyone who really enjoyed the main characters in the Chronicles. The story shares some insights into these two notorious characters.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but it had a few flaws and a bad climax., Oct 22 2002

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This review is from: Kindred Spirits: The Meetings Sextet, Volume I (Mass Market Paperback)

... This book is a real pageturner. I couldn't wait to finally get to a book with some of the Heroes of the Lance. Flint and Tanis have a great relationship. I love reading their interactions. My favorite scenes are of Tanis and Laurana. I know I am a guy, but I do like romance in books! Good story throughout, even though you know who the killer is early on, unless you were a Basketball player from the University of Arkansas. The big problems I did have were that the relationship of Tanis and Laurana is left hanging. I wanted one more scene at the end. The worst part of this book which made me drop it one star is the fact that the ending is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to Scooby Doo. It's really bad. I had all this expectation and it was ruined. Too bad because this could have been a good book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the 6 meeting books!..., July 26 2002

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I was looking around for a good book when I found this book. I gave it a read and I liked it a lot! It tells how Tanis and Flint met and the relationship growing between Laurana and Tanis. It explains why Tanis despises the Qualinesti and it tells how good Flint was at metalsmithing before he retired.
It is a good mix of fantasy and mystery. I'm proud to say it figured out who the real murderer was before they tell you by figuring out motives and taking in clues. But it isn't easy! (in other words it is a good read for mystery fans)
I've read 3 of the other meetings books and am working on the other 2, But this by far is the best one of the 6. If your getting any of the meetings Sextet series don't you dare forget to get this one. This is really good. I can't believe a paleontologist and a teacher of agricultural journalism wrote this. (most other books seem to be written by people who spend a lot of their time writing...)

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2.0 out of 5 stars This series leaves a lot to be desired
The Meetings Sextet's have not been what I expected at all. I was really disappointed in the series. Read more

Published on July 21 2002 by A. Humenik

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!
First off, let me say that the synopsis mentioned above isn't exactly correct. Second off, keep in mind that this *is* a mystery-type novel. Read more

Published on May 21 2002 by demarkes