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Stalking Darkness (Paperback)

by Lynn Flewelling (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

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Imprint. A master of subterfuge, a rogue thief with a noble air, Seregil of Rhiminee has taught his young protege, Alec of Kerry, his greatest secrets of the trade. Together they've made their way with thieving jobs large and small, winning friends and enemies, their lives in constant danger and yet charmed by an aura of magic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first one!, Oct 2 2006
By Whitemouse (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stalking Darkness: The Nightrunner Series, Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)
I liked this book quite a bit better than the first one in the series, which had some rough edges. The characters of Seregil and Alec are still very charming and lively, and the plot crackles along nicely.

This book still suffers a little from Flewelling's writing, which is bloated with adjectives, adverbs and unnecessary backstory, but I enjoyed it a lot despite that. I also felt curious as to what happens to Alec and Seregil in the next book, so you know the author has succeeded in making me love and care about these characters.

This is a really fun read. Before you read Stalking Darkness, however, you should probably read the first book in the series, Luck in the Shadows. Mind you - the fact that you should do that is unfortunate, because Luck in the Shadows is a noticeably weaker book than this one is.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Character relationship peaks despite stock fantasy plot., May 13 2004
By Scott Andrews (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stalking Darkness: The Nightrunner Series, Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)
"Stalking Darkness" concludes the tale of Seregil and Alec, the dashing thief and his orphan ward, begun in "Luck in the Shadows." The early chapters see Seregil and Alec prowling through Rhininmee. As in "Luck," both characters flourish in this setting, and their relationship grows in steps appropriately hesitant for a mentor and his charge. The first half of the novel peaks as Seregil and Alec make a key discovery, but the pace stumbles after they reach a dead end and the focus shifts to trite fantasy prophecy.

The necromancers' brutal countermove revs up the pace again, but then the plot falls into stock fantasy with evil minions seeking the artifact of their god while the prophesied good characters must stop them. The subtleties of Seregil's and Alec's characters fade in this rush, next to the stock archetypes of Nysander and Micum. In the dash to the conclusion, Seregil and Alec wrestle with inner doubts of whether their friends are dead and whether Nysander's strategies will stop the evil scheme. However, the reader can easily predict the outcome, and the characters' doubts read like melodramatic excuses rather than suspenseful uncertainty even though the ending does simmer with a few unexpected twists.

The true conclusion is the relationship between Seregil and Alec. Here, Flewelling's work drips with poignant originality as she confronts an awkward subject, and the final machinations feel perfectly appropriate for both characters.

"Stalking Darkness" straddles a line between exciting but predictable adventure fantasy like Raymond E. Feist and more character-focused work like Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy. The overall outcome is never in doubt, but the delicate relationship between Seregil and Alec pulls the reader through the stock fantasy elements.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A really nicely done follow-up, Dec 28 2003
By Leon "Leon" (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stalking Darkness: The Nightrunner Series, Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)
If you can get by the fantasy equivalent of "man love", you've got a really good story. Probably not for every fantasy reader, but it really is a good story. Great characters with a nice fresh voice. Again, the homosexuality of the main characters is probably going to make some people put down the book--don't, pretend one of them is a woman who can beat the hell out of most men, and wham--you're back in and following up on some great story telling.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An intelligent sequel
"Stalking Darkness" is fantasy entertainment in the tradition of some of the genre's greats. You've got your good guys. Read more
Published on Sep 10 2003 by not4prophet

5.0 out of 5 stars As Good or Better than the First
The second book in the Nightrunner series continues with the tales of Seregil and Alec, who we first met in LUCK IN THE SHADOWS. Read more
Published on Jul 30 2003 by Josh Aterovis

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy sequel to its predecessor!
Stalking Darkness, the second novel in Lynn Flewelling's wonderfully refreshing Nightrunner series, is absolutely delightful. Read more
Published on Jul 2 2003 by Madeline

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Continuation...
Wow. This didn't seem like the second book in what is already at least three volumes and the author promises more. Read more
Published on Feb 5 2003 by Po

5.0 out of 5 stars More and Better
The story of Alex and Seregil and the impending war between two countries comes to a full-tilt, action, thrilling culmination in the second title in the series. Read more
Published on Jan 10 2003 by Po

4.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended
My Scale:
1 star--wretched, don't bother;
2 stars-somebody will like it, flawed;
3 stars-pretty darn good with some flaws;
4 stars-great, I'll re-read it;
5... Read more
Published on Dec 1 2002 by E. Ditz

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy continuation of the series.
"Stalking Darkness", the second of the three part nightrunner series (though technically the ending of a duet), proves to be a worthy continuation of the series with some major... Read more
Published on Nov 2 2002 by Jason C. Hill

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay book, the series loses some luster
Here the events of Luck in the Shadows continue. It's not as good as the first book, so prepare for some disappointment. Read more
Published on Feb 12 2002 by M. Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me up all night
I read this in one sitting. Couldn't put it down until I knew what happened. Once again the author has managed to weave her spells around the reader until you are mesmerized... Read more
Published on Dec 11 2001 by sunnykissed

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!!
I had forgotten what it is like to find a book that you cannot put down for anything longer then 5 minutes. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2001 by Lauren

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