Swords Against the Shadowland (Lankhmar: Adventures of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser) - Softcover

Robin Wayne Bailey

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9781565048935: Swords Against the Shadowland (Lankhmar: Adventures of Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser)

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ISBN 10: 1565048938 ISBN 13: 9781565048935

Publisher: White Wolf Publishing, 1998

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Bailey forges ahead with the new adventures of the popular characters Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, in this first book in a new series of novels set in Fritz Leiber's legendary world of Nehwon--a sequel to Leiber's own "Ill-Met in Lankmar".

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From Kirkus Reviews:

Inspired by his friend Harry Fischer, fantasist extraordinary Fritz Leiber (191092) wrote the first tale about Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, Two Sought Adventure, in 1939. Over the years the series developed steadily, latterly with the incorporation of sophisticated, fetishistic sex scenes. The Swords of Lankhmar (1968) is reckoned one of the best sword and sorcery (Leiber invented the term) yarns ever, with 1988's collection, The Knight and Knave of Swords, not far behind. The publisher tells us that Leiber chose Bailey to collaborate on a new series of Lankhmar adventures; this first entry is, chronologically, a sequel to Ill-Met in Lankhmar (1970). If you loved Lankhmar, consider the whole concept too alluring to be allowed to die with its creator, and dont mind ersatz, then assuredly youll wish to reconnoiter. Just dont let Norman (evil stuff) Spinrad catch you. -- Copyright �1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

From Library Journal:

Summoned by the dying wizard Sheelba to combat a deadly, magical plague that sweeps through the streets of the notorious city of Lankhmar, Fafhrd, the barbarian warrior, and his companion, the Gray Mouser, engage in a race against time, death, and their most painful memories as they search for the sorcerer whose blood holds the secret of life. Chosen by the late Fritz Leiber to continue the exploits of his popular duo, Bailey (Shadowdance, White Wolf, 1996) remains faithful to the series' swashbuckling spirit while adding his own serio-comic touch. Both old fans and new readers should appreciate the polished blend of sharp wit and nonstop action in this welcome revival of a popular fantasy series.
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