| Author: Paul S. Kemp | Series: The Erevis Cale Trilogy |
| Rating: 9 | Reviewer: Medsin |
| Genre: Fantasy | Publisher:Wizards of the Coast |
| Binding: Paperback |
Dawn of Night, the second passage of the Erevis Cale trilogy. In which the story reaches its climax. Things will never remain the same, but in reality…do they ever? Paul S. Kemp, is the author of Shadow's Witness (Sembia series, Book 2), and Twilight Falling the first book of the Erevis Cale Trilogy (reviewed by Algorath) brings fascinating new characters into the Forgotten Realm. Never ceasing in surprising us with every turn of the story (literally….trust me). Kemp’s books are always endless with interesting characters to read about and learn more about. His stories promise great entertainment for people who enjoy reading a well developed fantasy novel in the Forgotten Realms.
The story picks off where it left, in Twilight falling. Cale is pretty much still alive, though he seems in the beginning unsure of himself and of his humanity. While the rest of the group seem to be worried not being able to leave the realm of shadows. Surprisingly, Riven helps Cale in accepting reality, fate, and what he has become.. A shade. As soon Cale accepts that fact, he starts learning about his new god given abilities. As you should know Cale is now the First Champion of Mask, Riven is the second. Though the tension between Riven and Cale is always there, and seeming increased with a touch of jealousy, since Riven is the second and Cale is the first. Cale uses his new found ability and goes back to his home, seemingly uncomfortable being in the realm of light, not darkness and shadows. He realizes that he looses his abilities whenever he is exposed to the light, and regains them when he is in the dark.
The ever persistent, revenge hungry Cale was determined to seek out Azriim. His persistence doesn’t go into any avail, but he surpasses the wards eventually and locates Azriim. Then the change begins and the journey for the resolution starts. I have to admit surely the book was amazing to read. The characters were extremely interesting, which is my main pet peeve when reading a book. I have to interesting characters to enjoy the book, while Kemp provided that and more. He definitely knows how to capture the reader in the clutches in his own books. Unfortunately, he is very good in keeping the reader waiting for the next book to arrive, especially when he surprises the reading right near the end of the book.
I definitely should add his book to one of my top five series. I would give this book a 9 without even a look back. NO, I am not over-rating it, and yes it’s that good.
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