Synopses & Reviews
After the loss of friends and comrades, after betrayals and battles, master thief Shadow Harold finally enters Hrad Spein. Hidden deep within the bowels of the dreaded underground fortress is the object of Harolds quest: the Rainbow Horn, the magical object that would be the salvation of Siala. Many dangerous obstacles lie within, including magical traps, long-dead armies of elves and orcs, and fiendish ghouls —and there are sure to be even more deadly hurdles that are yet unknown. Shadow Harold must now carry out the most daring theft of his life, and he must do it alone.
Already the armies of orcs and the Nameless One have begun their assault on the Northern Lands, and the days of despair and devastation have commenced. Even if Harold can successfully steal the Horn, will he be in time to save his world from destruction?
Review
Praise for Shadow Chaser
“The second of the Chronicles of Siala is as mesmerizing as Shadow Prowler…Former friends become the enemy, and there are plenty of undead and magic to contend with, all described in beautiful detail. Again, Pehovs mastery pulls the reader into the story, creating vibrant interpersonal encounters in a believable world.”
- Booklist on Shadow Chaser
“Employing all the standard trappings of the genre, this sequel to Shadow Prowler enjoys a freshness of vision that elevates it beyond standard fantasy fare.”
—Library Journal on Shadow Chaser
Praise for Shadow Prowler
"Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf—you'll want the whole series."
—E. E. Knight
“Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted…pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before ones eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others.”
—Booklist
“Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut…protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series.”
—Publishers Weekly
“[Shadow Harold is] almost like some character out of The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser by Fritz Leiber. Hes an unlikely sort of hero for a series… Shadow Prowler is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehovs trilogy.”
—BSC Reviews
“The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book that I didnt want to put down.”
—Chris Claremont, bestselling writer of the X-Men and Wolverine, on Shadow Prowler
“A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore…. In short, if you like reading fantasy, youll love reading this book.”
—Graemes Fantasy Book Reviews
Review
Praise for Shadow Chaser
“The second of the Chronicles of Siala is as mesmerizing as Shadow Prowler…Former friends become the enemy, and there are plenty of undead and magic to contend with, all described in beautiful detail. Again, Pehovs mastery pulls the reader into the story, creating vibrant interpersonal encounters in a believable world.”
- Booklist on Shadow Chaser
“Employing all the standard trappings of the genre, this sequel to Shadow Prowler enjoys a freshness of vision that elevates it beyond standard fantasy fare.”
—Library Journal on Shadow Chaser
Praise for Shadow Prowler
"Toothy, gritty, and relentless. Alexey Pehov sneaks up on you and fascinates with the wry voice of a young Moorcock. Clear space on your shelf—you'll want the whole series."
—E. E. Knight
“Those who like fantasy novels offering ogres, elves, undead creatures, wizards, and the like joined in an epic quest will be delighted…pitched battles are described so well that they seem to unfold before ones eyes. A first book in a series that piques interest for the others.”
—Booklist
“Bestselling Russian author Pehov translates easily in his English fantasy debut…protagonist Shadow Harold proves modest and witty enough a narrator to carry the series.”
—Publishers Weekly
“[Shadow Harold is] almost like some character out of The Adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser by Fritz Leiber. Hes an unlikely sort of hero for a series… Shadow Prowler is a very good beginning to Alexey Pehovs trilogy.”
—BSC Reviews
“The story is engrossing, the characters intriguing and dynamic; there are mysteries galore and the very real sense as we set out that far creepier things are waiting down the road. In short, a book that I didnt want to put down.”
—Chris Claremont, bestselling writer of the X-Men and Wolverine, on Shadow Prowler
“A book that most fantasy readers will want to read and explore…. In short, if you like reading fantasy, youll love reading this book.”
—Graemes Fantasy Book Reviews
About the Author
Alexey Pehov is the award-winning author of The Chronicles of Siala, a bestselling series in his native Russia. His novel Under the Sign of the Mantikor was named “Book of Year” and “Best Fantasy Novel” in 2004 by Russias largest fantasy magazine, World of Fantasy.
Andrew Bromfield has many translation credits to his name, among them the bestselling Night Watch series.