Shadow Prowler: 1 (Chronicles of Siala) - Softcover

Pehov, Alexey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 125019802X ISBN 13: 9781250198020

Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL, 2011

Synopsis

After centuries of calm, the Nameless One is stirring.

An army is gathering; thousands of giants, ogres, and other creatures are joining forces from all across the Desolate Lands, united, for the first time in history, under one, black banner. By the spring, or perhaps sooner, the Nameless One and his forces will be at the walls of the great city of Avendoom.

Unless Shadow Harold, master thief, can find some way to stop them.

Epic fantasy at its best, Shadow Prowler is the first in a trilogy that follows Shadow Harold on his quest for a magic Horn that will restore peace to the Kingdom of Siala. Harold will be accompanied on his quest by an Elfin princess, Miralissa, her elfin escort, and ten Wild Hearts, the most experienced and dangerous fighters in their world...and by the king's court jester (who may be more than he seems...or less).

Reminiscent of Moorcock's Elric series, Shadow Prowler is the first work to be published in English by the bestselling Russian fantasy author Alexey Pehov. The book was translated by Andrew Bromfield, best known for his work on the highly successful Night Watch series.

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Review:

Praise for "Shadow Prowler"

"Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series."
--E.E. Knight, author of the Vampire Earth series

"The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book I didn't want to put down."
--Chris Claremont, bestselling writer for the "X-Men" and "Wolverine" comic book series

"Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted . . . pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before one's eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others."
"--Booklist

""Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut.... protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series."
"--Publishers Weekly

""[Shadow Harald is] almost like some character out of "The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser" saga by Fritz Leiber. He's an unlikely sort of hero for a series, which added to my growing interest in "The Shadow Prowler. . . . Shadow Prowler" is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehov's trilogy."
"--BSC Reviews

""A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore. . . . In short, if you like reading fantasy, you'll love reading this book."
"--Graeme's Fantasy Book Reviews

"""Shadow Prowler "is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure."
--Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune novels

Praise for "Shadow Prowler"

"Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series."
--E.E. Knight, author of the Vampire Earth series
"The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book I didn't want to put down."
--Chris Claremont, bestselling writer for the "X-Men" and "Wolverine" comic book series
"Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted . . . pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before one's eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others."
"--Booklist
""Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut.... protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series."
"--Publishers Weekly
""[Shadow Harald is] almost like some character out of "The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser" saga by Fritz Leiber. He's an unlikely sort of hero for a series, which added to my growing interest in "The Shadow Prowler. . . . Shadow Prowler" is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehov's trilogy."
"--BSC Reviews
""A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore. . . . In short, if you like reading fantasy, you'll love reading this book."
"--Graeme's Fantasy Book Reviews
"""Shadow Prowler "is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure."
--Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune novels

Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series.--E.E. Knight, author of the Vampire Earth series on Shadow Prowler

"Shadow Prowler "is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure.--Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune novels, on Shadow Prowler

Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series. E.E. Knight, author of the Vampire Earth series on Shadow Prowler

The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book I didn't want to put down. "Chris Claremont, bestselling writer for the X-Men and Wolverine comic book series, on Shadow Prowler"

Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted . . . pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before one's eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others. "Booklist on Shadow Prowler"

Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut . protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series. "Publishers Weekly on Shadow Prowler"

[Shadow Harald is] almost like some character out of "The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser" saga by Fritz Leiber. He's an unlikely sort of hero for a series, which added to my growing interest in "The Shadow Prowler. . . . Shadow Prowler" is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehov's trilogy. "BSC Reviews on Shadow Prowler"

A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore. . . . In short, if you like reading fantasy, you'll love reading this book. "Graeme s Fantasy Book Reviews on Shadow Prowler"

"Shadow Prowler "is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure. Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune novels, on Shadow Prowler"

Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series. E.E. Knight, author of the Vampire Earth series on Shadow Prowler

The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book I didn't want to put down. Chris Claremont, bestselling writer for the X-Men and Wolverine comic book series, on Shadow Prowler

Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted . . . pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before one's eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others. Booklist on Shadow Prowler

Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut . protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series. Publishers Weekly on Shadow Prowler

[Shadow Harald is] almost like some character out of The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser saga by Fritz Leiber. He's an unlikely sort of hero for a series, which added to my growing interest in The Shadow Prowler. . . . Shadow Prowler is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehov's trilogy. BSC Reviews on Shadow Prowler

A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore. . . . In short, if you like reading fantasy, you'll love reading this book. Graeme s Fantasy Book Reviews on Shadow Prowler

Shadow Prowler is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure. Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune novels, on Shadow Prowler

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"Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series." --E.E. Knight, author of the Vampire Earth series on Shadow Prowler

"The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book I didn't want to put down." --Chris Claremont, bestselling writer for the X-Men and Wolverine comic book series, on Shadow Prowler

"Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted . . . pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before one's eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others." --Booklist on Shadow Prowler

"Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut.... protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series." --Publishers Weekly on Shadow Prowler

"[Shadow Harald is] almost like some character out of The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser saga by Fritz Leiber. He's an unlikely sort of hero for a series, which added to my growing interest in The Shadow Prowler. . . . Shadow Prowler is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehov's trilogy." --BSC Reviews on Shadow Prowler

"A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore. . . . In short, if you like reading fantasy, you'll love reading this book." --Graeme's Fantasy Book Reviews on Shadow Prowler

"Shadow Prowler is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure." --Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune novels, on Shadow Prowler

"An exciting take on classical themes as a professional thief finds himself reluctantly cast into the role of a hero to save his homeland from destruction. The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book I didn't want to put down and want to see what comes next." --Chris Claremont, bestselling writer of the X-Men and Wolverine

"Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf--you'll want the whole series." --E.E. Knight, bestselling author of the Vampire Earth series

"Shadow Prowler is a fresh, exuberant take on territory that will be familiar to all fans of classic high fantasy. Alexey Pehov introduces a cast of charming, quirky, unsavory, even loathesome characters in a fast-paced, entertaining adventure." --Kevin J. Anderson, co-author of the bestselling Dune books

About the Author:

Alexey Pehov is the award-winning author of The Chronicles of Siala, a bestselling series in his native Russia. His novel Mockingbird was named Book of Year in 2009 by Russia's largest fantasy magazine, World of Fantasy.

Andrew Bromfield is an editor and translator of Russian works. He is a founding editor of the Russian literature journal Glas, and has translated into English Sergei Lukyanenko's Night Watch series, among other works.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 125019802X
• ISBN 13: 9781250198020
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400