The Demon Awakens - Softcover

R.A. Salvatore

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857988272 ISBN 13: 9781857988277

Publisher: Gollancz, 1999

Synopsis

R. A. Salvatore, the New York Times bestselling author of Siege of Darkness, Starless Night, and The Legacy, is universally acclaimed for his vivid characters, nonstop action, and stunning depictions of battle.  Now, in The Demon Awakens, he has written his masterwork, creating an astonishing new world for readers to explore--and a hero to lead the way.  In the classic tradition of Salvatore's own Drizzt Do'Urden, young Elbryan Wynden must confront the dark tides of destiny, and forge a path through heartache and deadly peril in the search for justice and peace.

In a volcanic cavern a great, awakening beast vexes to life all that is violent and base in the enchanted land of Corona. No creature dwelling there will remain unscathed.

Incited by this newly awakened evil, goblins ravage the settlements of the frontier, abetted by fearsome giants. In tiny Dundallis, their swift, merciless attack leaves behind two shattered orphans. Stripped of all they hold dear--including each other--Pony and her lifelong friend, the youth Elbryan, face an uphill battle for survival. Scarcely more than children, they teeter unaware between despair and destiny.

Meanwhile, on a far-off island, a shower of multicolored gemstones has fallen onto the black sand shores. When harvested by the monks whose order guards secrets of magic, these stones will contain incredible powers, carrying in them the key to all that is good in the world . . . and all that is evil.

Pray that they don't fall into the wrong, clawed hands.

R. A. Salvatore's most powerful novel yet, The Demon Awakens is fantasy adventure par excellence, peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters fighting for good in an innocent world beset by ancient and implacable evil.

About this title

From the Publisher

Here's a writer famous for solid action-adventure fantasy, who keeps writing better and better books. Each one has all the action and adventure you could ask for, but with the writing and the stories getting richer, deeper, meatier with each book. He's a real pro, and I'd say so even if he weren't going to read it here. (Hi, Bob!!)

--Veronica Chapman, Senior Editor

From the Back Cover

"SALVATORE'S BEST WORK SINCE THE DARK ELF SERIES."
--Terry Brooks

"A VIGOROUS NEW FANTASY ADVENTURE SERIES . . .
The narrative roils with the action and heroism that Salvatore's fans expect."
--Publishers Weekly

"A NEW CLASSIC! WONDERFULLY TOLD!
DRIZZT FANS WILL LOVE IT!"
--Troy Denning
Author of The Parched Sea

Edition details

• Publisher: Gollancz
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1857988272
• ISBN 13: 9781857988277
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 592