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Shadowrun 26: Stranger Souls: Dragonheart Saga 1 Paperback – July 1 1997

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Book 18 of 29: Shadowrun Legends

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When Dunkelzahn the Dragon, the newly elected president of the United Canadian American States, is assassinated, throwing the Shadowrun universe into chaos, it falls to Ryan Mercury--Dunkelzahn's most trusted special agent--to save the universe. Original."

Book 18 of 29

Shadowrun Legends
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288 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Ace
Publication date

July 1 1997
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10.8 x 1.91 x 17.78 cm
ISBN-10

0451456106
ISBN-13

978-0451456106
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ace (July 1 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451456106
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451456106
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 136 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.8 x 1.91 x 17.78 cm

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Jak Koke has seen things you wouldn't believe - lava spewing fire from the shoulder of Kilauea, sea turtles swimming in the dark near Playa del Carmen. All those most moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.*

Jak has edited and published several award-winning novels for Per Aspera Press. He has also written some Locus magazine bestsellers set in fantasy and science fiction universes. These include a Forgotten Realms fantasy - The Edge of Chaos; an Earthdawn fantasy - Liferock; and several novels in the Shadowrun world. He is most well-known for his bestselling Shadowrun trilogy, the Dragon Heart Saga -- Stranger Souls, Clockwork Asylum, and Beyond the Pale.

*Homage to Roy Batty's speech in Blade Runner.

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speedknob

The BEST gaming fiction ever written

Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2002

I am an avid RPGer, and like to read books that capture the worlds I want to play in. This trilogy is the absolute best gaming fiction I have ever read. Salvatore is good, dragonlance is ok, the Exalted trilogy is very enjoyable, but none of them hold a candle to this story. Koke has a real grasp of the Shadowrun universe, and will grasp your attention just as firmly. The protagonist is truly a heroic figure, and the main villain is a compelling, tragic figure that will keep you turning pages.
I recommend this trilogy not only to gamers but to any sci-fi fans, especially those who enjoy cyberpunk. It has great characters and awesome action done by a very gifted author.

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Scott Kent

Shadowrun lives again

Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 1997

After seeing the Shadowrun series sink into predictable books that left more questions than they answered it was refreshing to read one that showed some originality.
All too often of late this series has begun to overhype the books on the cover. Not every story truely shows a threat to the entire world...this one however presents just such a problem. All the while it also address issues such as racism, and the limits of magic (and technology) in the Shadowrun universe.
Overall it was great to read a book that didn't drop into gratuitous sex and violence to make a story. This doesn't mean that sex and violence aren't there...in the Shadowrun universe that would be unheard of...but in this case it all serves to make the story complete as opposed to the mentality of "well we've written 3 chapters without killing anyone, time to have a firefight" that seems to have taken over this series. My thanks to Mr. Koke

Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2000

It was one of those books that you couldn't put down. Koke has a very strong grasp of the Shadowrun world and displays that vividly in this novel. I can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy.

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Circulo

As described.

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023

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Great condition. I trust their judgement on the book's quality.

Sincereagape

Part 1 of the Dragon Heart Saga.

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2009

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Considered to be the most important story in Shadowrun novella history, the Dragon Heart Saga details the death of the Great Dragon Dunkelzahn, and the events that followed. "Stranger Souls" is part one of the three part trilogy. The story is global, taking place in cities such as Washington DC, Salem, and South America. It is written in the third person narrative. Author Jak Koke is a graphic Shadowrun writer touching upon subjects such as violence and sex in more detail then previous writers in the Shadowrun line (second only to Nyx Smith). The Dragon Heart Saga is the culmination of a large metaplot in the Shadowrun universe. The main character of Stranger Souls is Ryan Mercury, a physical adapt who follows the 'Silent Way.' Ryan Mercury is the personal agent of the Dunkelzahn and during the story is entrusted with a very important task by the Great Dragon before his death. Before the dragon dies, Ryan finds out that blood mages from Atzlan have un-earthed a powerful relic that grants them the power to defeat Thayla, an entity which keeps monsters from another dimension from invading the 6th world. Mercury is captured while on a reconnaissance mission in Atzlan is brought before one of their major stockholders....

The entities and characters in Stranger Souls are higher in personal power according to Shadowrun. In addition to Ryan Mercury the book is written from the perspective for Nadja Daviar, future vice president of the UCAS, a powerful free spirit named Lethe, Burnout the cyberzombie, and Thomas Roxaborough - a diseased leader within the Atzlan corporate structure. Koke does a good job remaining true to the mechanics of Shadowrun. The weapons he uses are actual guns from the role-playing game and many of the magical and cyberware are actual items from the universe. The story is well written, Koke as a writer touches upon darker themes then in previous books. The story comes off as a superhero romance rather then a dark gritty street level story. Magic is a heavy component in "Stranger Souls" while the matrix is not.

Stranger Souls is a good start to the Dragon Heart Saga. In my opinion there have been better books written in the Shadowrun line, and there are books that are much worse. It is one of the most important sagas in Shadowrun cannon line. The death of Dunkelzahn opened up a flood gates of stories in the Shadowrun universe. Read it if you're a huge Shadowrun fan.

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Scott Kent

Shadowrun lives again

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 1997

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After seeing the Shadowrun series sink into predictable books that left more questions than they answered it was refreshing to read one that showed some originality.
All too often of late this series has begun to overhype the books on the cover. Not every story truely shows a threat to the entire world...this one however presents just such a problem. All the while it also address issues such as racism, and the limits of magic (and technology) in the Shadowrun universe.
Overall it was great to read a book that didn't drop into gratuitous sex and violence to make a story. This doesn't mean that sex and violence aren't there...in the Shadowrun universe that would be unheard of...but in this case it all serves to make the story complete as opposed to the mentality of "well we've written 3 chapters without killing anyone, time to have a firefight" that seems to have taken over this series. My thanks to Mr. Koke

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Loralyn Cross

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021

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One of my favorite books from the 90s and early 2000s paved the way for Johnny Mnemonic and later The Matrix

RO Kindle

Jak Koke hit the mark!

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016

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Dunklezahn...saw the future of this Sixth World and put everything into play... If you love the Shadowrun books, then you must read this one and the next two for a very lasting impression of the honor and determination in these Shadow runners! Stranger Souls begins the journey of all journeys, so much so that I will be reading then again, soon! Jak Koke included everything that makes the Shadowrun books so entertaining!

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