AISFP 146 – R.A. Salvatore

Neverwinter

R.A. Salvatore joins us to discuss his new Drizzt Do’Urden novel NEVERWINTER, a book that also helps set the stage for the forthcoming Neverwinter game. We also discuss writing comics with his son, working with Todd McFarlane, the new board game based on his novels, the future of libraries and sports, of course.

Unclean, Undead, Unholy, The Haunted Lands Trilogy, by Richard Lee Byers

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Richard Lee Byers, author of Dissolution (War of the Spider Queen Series) and The Year of the Rogue Dragon trilogy, works his magic once again with his new series, The Haunted Lands.

The Knights of Myth Drannor Trilogy, by Ed Greenwood

Greenwood

Ed Greenwood is not only the creator of the Forgotten Realms (1975), but a legendary giant in the word of fantasy.

The Rage (Book 1), by Richard Lee Byers

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Some readers may recognize the Cult of the Dragon leader Sammaster, a lich, and will enjoy meeting the unexpected ally to the hunting party, Taegan Nightwind, an Avariel Elf, Maestro and Bladesinger.

Ascendancy of the Last (Book 3), The Lady Penitent Series, by Lisa Smedmam

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For new fans to the world of Forgotten Realms, this series will quickly become a favorite read and established fans of Faerûn will appreciate the story behind the historical changes that have changed the Drow pantheon forever.

Storm of the Dead (Book 2), The Lady Penitent Series, by Lisa Smedmam

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The two Drow goddesses, Loth and Eilistraee, mother and daughter, continue to play their game of sava, the multi-level, chess style, Faerûn game, when an unexpected guest arrives.

Sacrifice of the Widow (Book 1), The Lady Penitent Series, by Lisa Smedmam

Widow

Lisa Smedman’s new book, Sacrifice of the Widow, is the first of three in the new Forgotten Realms (FR) series, The Lady Penitent. This series is a must read for any Forgotten Realms fan.