Synopses & Reviews
In The Demon Awakens, New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore created a dazzling new world of fantasy adventure and striking drama. Beset by danger, the elf-trained hero Elbryan Wynden championed the cause of good and confronted the daunting powers of darkness. Now with The Demon Spirit, Salvatore takes us deeper into the twisted heart of evil that lies at the core of this epic masterwork.
After believing the tide of darkness has receded from their beloved homeland, Pony and the Ranger Elbryan--soulmates from childhood--together discover the terrifying truth: the power of the demon dactyl was never entirely vanquished by the reverent monk Avelyn Desbris' sacrifice. Now, armed with the mighty magic of the gemstones that are Avelyn's legacy, they must battle a darkness that has infiltrated the most sacred of places--as a once-admired spiritual leader rededicates his life to the most vicious, most insidious revenge against the forces of good. And with the gemstones within grasp, there may be no stopping the spread of the malignant evil . . .
Epic in scope and spellbinding in its portrayal of the clash between innocence and unspeakable malevolence, R. A. Salvatore's The Demon Spirit is a fantasy tour de force that leaves the reader in breathless anticipation of this extraordinary trilogy's stunning conclusion.
Synopsis
The eagerly anticipated sequel to The Demon Awakens by one of fantasy's most popular New York Times-bestselling authors!
Now the spellbinding tale of Elbryan Wynden, Pony, and their allies in the battle to save the land of Corona from the ultimate evil continues in "The Demon Spirit". The monk Avelyn gave his life in the fight against the demon dactyl -- but not before destroying the dreaded creature. Or so it seemed. For while the body of the monster lies vanquished, its sinister spirit has lived on...and taken possession of the Abelican Church's leader. And from this new vantage point of power, it means to unleash an even greater reign of terror than before....
Here is "classic Salvatore", in the words of James Lowder, author of Prince of Lies. It is filled with "ancient evils, dazzling magic, and earnest young heroes -- in a combination certain to place the series alongside the best of Eddings and Brooks in the minds of fantasy readers".
About the Author
R. A. Salvatore's first novel was The Crystal Shard. He has since published more than a dozen novels, including The Demon Awakens, The Halfling's Gem, Sojourn, The Legacy, and Starless Night. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Diane, and their three children