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One of the first Forgotten Realms titles ever published, now brought back into print!
Released in 1988, Black Wizards was the second novel in the first trilogy ever published in the Forgotten Realms setting. Unavailable for the past several years, this title is now being brought back into print in a newly recovered mass market edition. The other two titles in this trilogy will also be re-released in the same season so that readers may easily compile the entire trilogy.
Customer Reviews:
Good series.......2007-03-08
I liked the trilogy, I was happy to see that things didn't always turn out as I expected. Nothing worse than always knowing what is going to happen.
Good sequel and setup for the final novel.......2005-11-16
Once again Niles has done a very good job of good, but somewhat predicatble, character develop and plotline.
This book does a very good job of picking up where the first novel left off, but the twists and turns aren't there as they were in the first. The plot is pretty straight foward but pretty enjoyable as well. What this book does is setup for a great third installment of the trilogy. A lot of things are setup that will not be dealth with until Darkwell, which makes for a great third installment, but does take away some from this book. Unfortunately, if you pick up Darkwell without reading Black Wizards, you will be totally lost, which obviously is the whole point.
AMAZING TRILOGY!!!.......2004-06-05
Definitely a great fantasy epic and one of my personal favorites, The Moonshae Trilogy- Darkwalker on Moonshae, Black Wizards, and Darkwell, brings to life the little known Moonshae Isles set in the magical world of Toril. The books are so incredibly well written that the reader feels that they have been transported to another plane of existence and are actually present among the characters, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel, sensing what they sense. The author, Douglas Niles, has truly outdone himself and has presented us with a masterpiece of literature the likes of which we have seen only in JRR Tolkien's work and RA Salvatore's The Dark Elf and Icewind Dale trilogies, and in authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends trilogies. Magic, Gods and Heroes are all about. A GREAT book indeed and a must read if you love Fantasy and especially if you love the Forgotten Realms! DON'T MISS IT!!!
This series needs to be re-released! OVERALL SCORE: (A+).......2004-03-23
This is the BEST, "Forgotten Realms" series that I have read. The story transports you to a world of magic and adventure, entwines you in to the struggles of the heroes, and leaves you feeling fulfilled at the climax. What more can you ask for in a fantasy book?
OVERALL SCORE: (A+)
READABILITY: (A), PLOT: (B), CHARATERS: (A), DIALOGUE: (B+), SETTING: (A+), ACTION/COMBAT: (B+), MONSTERS/ANTAGONISTS: (B+), ROMANCE: (B+), SEX: (n/a), AGE LEVEL: (PG)
A must read Forgotten Realms series!.......2002-04-08
I have read this series many times and it is still as good today as it was the first time I read it, almost 15 years ago.
I think the plot is one of the more interesting in the fantasy genre. Tristan and Robyn along with many other interesting characters are trying to defend their Isle/Goddess from the attacks of an evil god and his minions. I enjoyed the fantastic creatures, especially the little Psuedodragon as the comic relief.
I hope they re-issue this series so more people can enjoy this wonderful story filled with werewolves, unicorns, sea creatures, magic and intense battles.
Find it or borrow it! A must read.
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Release Date: 2004-09-30 |
Book Description
The first Forgotten Realms title ever published, now brought back into print!
Darkwalker on Moonshae was the very first novel ever published in the Forgotten Realms setting. Appearing in 1987, this title launched what has now become a robust and ever-expanding land of adventure for millions of readers. Unavailable for the past several years, this title is now back in print in a newly recovered mass market edition. The other two titles in this trilogy will also be re-released in the same season so that readers may easily collect the entire trilogy.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing.......2007-08-22
I have been consuming these Forgotten Realms books and I was quite excited to see the library had another one of the authors. But I found the book to be lacking, maybe it was after the RA Salvatore into for it that left me wanting. I found the characters shallow, very lacking in depth. The plot good, yes, but the rate of killing the NPCs...that gets a little old than just the masses of enemies.
The first decent book set in the Forgotten Realms RPG campaign setting ..........2007-08-19
[Review written Nov 2004]
I read this series when it first came out in 1987, and several things impressed me about it at the time:
1) The author is a serious fan of roleplaying games, and has first hand experience in game design ... and it shows through clearly in his writings, both then and now.
2) This was one of the first books set in a 'pre-fab' role playing world (in this case, "The Forgotten Realms" of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons RPG), in which there were already extensive supplements available showing the lay of the land, the peoples, the creatures, the spells, etc. According, without having to re-develop all that from scratch, the author was able to leap directly into his story.
3) At the time, this was one of the few RPG-themed books out that dealt with Druidical themes - which was always a favorite subject of mine whenever I roleplayed.
In any case, it's a solid fantasy series, and I'm glad to see it come back into print. Despite being the first of many many forgotten realms novels that came out later, it's still among the best of the "RPG" sub-genre of Fantasy.
Good but not great.......2005-11-16
When I finally got around to reading the Forgotten Realms novels, I though I would start with the original - the Moonshae Trilogy. I must say that there are better novels in this line of books, but this was definetly a good start.
Even though all the stereotypical characters are there (young hero, swashbuckler, lovely damsel), they are very well developed and I grew very attached to all of them. The plot weaves every which way and you are taken on a pretty good ride. There are some very nice but somewhat predictable twists involved, and some twists that aren't predictable at all. I guessed correctly on a couple of them but then I read on and be totally surprised by some development.
Having played D&D for years when I was a teenager, I found myself trying to identify the classes of all the different characters and the various spells that were being used. It was a fun exercise and added greatly my reading, although if you know nothing about the D&D system you will probably enjoy all the same. Heck you might even enojoy it more by being surprised at all the different things the characters can do, much like what happens to the characters themselves.
While this isn't the best of the Forgotten Realms novels (that goes to the Drizzt novels hands down) I wouldn't overlook this series.
Great Fantasy.......2005-11-14
For anyone who will not read a book because it has a Forgotten Realms/Dragonlance logo above the title, this is the book that can break that prejudice. This is a good fantasy novel period. This is Niles at his best. The very first Forgotten Realms novel is full of great characters and even greater action. Though it is billed as a trilogy, this story is a stand alone tale. After it sold well, Niles write 2 more stories and TSR packaged it as a trilogy. If you enjoy this story and trilogy, it is followed by a sequel--the Druidhome trilogy.
Awesome book - strong characters, strong plot.......2005-04-26
This is a re-issue of the first Forgotten Realms trilogy written. It's a bit surprising they didn't keep this series in print longer. Honestly, this is one of the best FR books I've read.
The book opens with a fair where we meet the main characters; Robyn, Tristan, Daryth, and the moorhound, Canthus. As we get to know these characters (they are very deep - not exactly your infallible hero types) Kazgoroth makes his move to try to take over the Moonshae Isles.
Along the way, our heroes are pulled into the struggle. The action increases and a few more characters are introduced, which are each also interesting in their own way. I love how Niles makes his characters come to life - even the minor ones.
This is an action-packed read with deep characters - good and evil. This is a book that sets the standard for others in the FR realm - even among other fantasy novels period.
This is an awesome book - highly recommended.
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The final title from the first Forgotten Realms trilogy ever published, now brought back into print!
Published in 1989, Darkwell was the final novel in the first trilogy ever set in the Forgotten Realms world. Unavailable for the past several years, this title is now being brought back into print in a newly-recovered mass market edition. The other two titles in this trilogy will also be re-released in the same season so that readers may easily compile the entire trilogy.
Customer Reviews:
Not as good as other Forgotten Realms.......2006-06-01
This is an alright book. It does a good job of indtroducing a new country in the Forgotten Realms, hte Moonshaes, which resemble Celtic and Welsh mythology. It's an interesting plot, and the descritions and battle scenses are more than half-decent. The characters though need some work. I for one don't like heroes to be overpowered, they are mortals after all. I don't like books with "Against overwhelming odds, everything works out all right and everything is back to normal with no loses and everyone lives happily ever after." Those are mostly children stories. The main character in this book, Tristan, and other characters are quite lacking and need some more depth.
First of all Tristan is one of those stuck-up, everything always works out for him, spoiled, pompous nobles. His character is annoying, and personality definately not deserving of being the chosen hero. Tristan is chosen to be the wielder of this sword that will save the Moonshaes. The prophecy of the chosen one is corny and fits several other characters in the book. The battle desriptions where Tristan fights are some of the worst I've ever seen. Here he makes terrible attacks, like a swing that takes him in a full circle, and just ordinary slashes. Somehow, these pitiful attacks always make critical hits and he survives the fight, being a great swordsman. Any person that has actually fought with a sword before, like me, knows that these attacks couldn'r hold up in a real batle.
The ending of this book was horrible. Baal comes to the Moonshaesby a mystic cord that gets severed by the fairy dragon taking Tristan's sword and dropping it in the well, where Ball is supposed to be. That's not how Forgotten Realms works. The dieties in Forgoteen Realms can take an avatar, or several, any time they wish on any place. And somehow Tristan uses his sword to fight a giant avatar of a god off that much much much bigger than he is. The only swordd that can harm a diety in Forgotten Realms was Godsbane, and now it's destroyed.The ending plot was really bad too, the main villian of the first book is defeated jsut at the right moment even though it could have attacked long ago. The book really isn't as plausible even in the fantasy set, and although there are some good parts, the parts that are poorly written just ruin the book. R.A. Salvatore and Troy Denning are just some authors that write way better than this book.
Fantastic Finish.......2005-11-16
This was a great book.
Having enjoyed the first two books in this series, I was looking foward to finishing it up. I was not dissappointed. The plot has fantastic. Douglas Niles finally wrote a book that kept me guessing and being surprised as I turned the page. There are several incidents in the book that just shocked me and disbelieving what was happening. I was totally drawn into the characters and what was happening to them, mainly because what I was expecting to happen wasn't.
If you even somewhat enjoyed the first two books in this series, you will thoroughly enjoy the ending.
AMAZING TRILOGY!!!.......2004-06-05
Definitely a great fantasy epic and one of my personal favorites, The Moonshae Trilogy- Darkwalker on Moonshae, Black Wizards, and Darkwell, brings to life the little known Moonshae Isles set in the magical world of Toril. The books are so incredibly well written that the reader feels that they have been transported to another plane of existence and are actually present among the characters, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel, sensing what they sense. The author, Douglas Niles, has truly outdone himself and has presented us with a masterpiece of literature the likes of which we have seen only in JRR Tolkien's work and RA Salvatore's The Dark Elf and Icewind Dale trilogies, and in authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends trilogies. Magic, Gods and Heroes are all about. A GREAT book indeed and a must read if you love Fantasy and especially if you love the Forgotten Realms! DON'T MISS IT!!!
OVERALL SCORE: (A+).......2004-03-23
This is the BEST, "Forgotten Realms" series that I have read. The story transports you to a world of magic and adventure, entwines you in to the struggles of the heroes, and leaves you feeling fulfilled at the climax. What more can you ask for in a fantasy book?
OVERALL SCORE: (A+)
READABILITY: (A), PLOT: (B), CHARATERS: (A), DIALOGUE: (B+), SETTING: (A+), ACTION/COMBAT: (B+), MONSTERS/ANTAGONISTS: (B+), ROMANCE: (B+), SEX: (n/a), AGE LEVEL: (PG)
A must read Forgotten Realms series!.......2002-04-11
I have read this series many times and it is still as good today as it was the first time I read it, almost 15 years ago.
I think the plot is one of the more interesting in the fantasy genre. Tristan and Robyn along with many other interesting characters are trying to defend their Isle/Goddess from the attacks of an evil god and his minions. I enjoyed the fantastic creatures, especially the little Psuedodragon as the comic relief.
I hope they re-issue this series so more people can enjoy this wonderful story filled with werewolves, unicorns, sea creatures, magic and intense battles.
Find it or borrow it! A must read.
Customer Reviews:
Great Read!.......2000-06-07
I read this book in 2 days and LOVED it. It kept me guessing and wanting to read more. Great Action, Wonderful suspense, and need I mention have great and in-depth the characters were? This book is what fantasy is all about.
Great start.......1999-09-22
If you read the first Monshae's you won't e dissappointed in the next ones. These just go deeper and deeper. I read all three back to back in four days. EXCELLENT job on these ones!!!!
A delightful comeback to the celtic-inspired Moonshaes!.......1999-08-07
More Moonshaes, more Earthmother, more Mayhem! The Prophet of Moonshae follows up on a tradition of good storyline, narrative and mystery. I hooked up for a whole day to read it head to toes, as well as the others. Moonshae has a different flavor from the Realms that is both refreshing and delighting especially for fans of druidic fantasy.
More of the same.......1999-03-28
If you already read the first trilogy set in Moonshae, there is little need to bother with the second one. More of the same - great menaces threaten the island peoples' existance and only the work of our heroes saves them. How many times does a small nation face the brink of destruction before it becomes totally unrealistic?
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DARKWELL (FORGOTTEN REALMS MOONSHAE, NO 3)
DOUGLAS NILES
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Teach yourself how to use the latest version of Microsoft Projectone step at a time! Use easy, self-paced lessons to build exactly the skills you need to manage simple to complex projects.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent BOOK.......2007-07-29
I find this book very easy to read. I am a beginner and the book is very friendly describing the info. Go ahead. You will not regret paying the $$$. The good thing that every keyword in the text is blue-colored. If you read the fist part (5 chapters) you will understand the PM very well (if you are a novice). Good for students and professionals too. The CD attached for practicing is very easy too. I am happy.
Top of scale.......2007-07-16
This is the 7th purchase from here and I have yet to be anything but well satisifed. This one tops the list as it was helpful right of the shelf at my new job. The boss was happy so you can gues how I feel.
great book.......2007-06-13
the book came on time and had the CD. It was it great shape.
Good to Start With.......2007-06-09
Covers the basics very good.
However, not very comprehensive. OK as a first book in this field.
Very thourough but moves at a very slow pace.......2007-05-25
This book is well written and clear with lots of follow along activities. While I'm pretty new to Project, I still found the pace exhaustingly slow. It's a bit hard to skip ahead as you don't really know when the good stuff is going to come in. It's done this way to allow you to work either from start to end, or jump from topic to topic.
I can't fault them for this, but as I was trying to learn everything about the program, I found the pace so painfully slow that it was a bit discouraging.
I think this book is best for either a person who does not have a lot of computer experience and really wants their hand held at every step, or someone who just needs a reference to look up particular techniques. If you are fairly savvy and are trying to learn quickly, you may find this a bit of a drag.
4 Stars because it's good at what it does, but not 5 because for some it'll just be too dull.
Book Description
With these two books, youll learn essential skills for leading any project, as well as techniques for using the rich functionality of Microsoft Office Project 2003 to help you successfully complete your project. On Time! On Track! On Target! focuses on the core project management skills you need to manage any project, giving you a practical education in project management and how-to instruction for using Microsoft Office Project 2003 and other Microsoft Office programs. With Microsoft Office Project 2003 Step by Step, you work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises to learn exactly the tools and techniques you need. Discover how to develop a project plan with tasks, resources, and assignments; create reports; manage multiple projects and dependencies; and track progress and costs while making real-time adjustments.
Customer Reviews:
Great Value..........2007-01-18
Both books are good references to have with you when working with project, and very affordable.
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