Starlight Enclave: The Way of the Drow #1 (Legend of Drizzt #37)

Starlight Enclave: The Way of the Drow #1 (Legend of Drizzt #37)

by R. A. Salvatore

Narrated by Victor Bevine

Unabridged — 14 hours, 49 minutes

Starlight Enclave: The Way of the Drow #1 (Legend of Drizzt #37)

Starlight Enclave: The Way of the Drow #1 (Legend of Drizzt #37)

by R. A. Salvatore

Narrated by Victor Bevine

Unabridged — 14 hours, 49 minutes

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Overview

From New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore comes a new trilogy and adventure of Drizzt and fantasy's beloved characters from Dungeons & Dragons' Forgotten Realms.

After the settling dust of the demon uprising and two years of peace, rumblings from the Menzoberranzan drow have Jarlaxle nervous. Worried his allies may be pulled into a Civil War between the great Houses, he is eager to ensure Zaknafein is armed with weapons befitting his skill, including one in particular: Khazid'hea. A powerful artifact, the sword known as “Cutter” has started wars, corrupted its users, and spilled the blood of many, many people. Nonetheless-or maybe because of that-the rogue Jarlaxle and a small group of friends will go on an expedition looking for the weapon's last wielder, Doum'wielle, in the freezing north, for she may be the key to unlocking the sword's potential...and perhaps the key to preventing the bloodshed looming over the Underdark.

And as they explore the top of the world, Drizzt is on a journey of his own-both spiritual and physical. He wants to introduce his daughter Brie to Grandmaster Kane and the practices that have been so central to his beliefs. But, having only recently come back from true transcendence, the drow ranger is no longer sure what his beliefs mean anymore. He is on a path to determining the future, not just for his family, but perhaps the entire northlands of the Realms themselves.

Two different roads. On one, Jarlaxle and Zaknefein are on a quest to find pieces that could offer salvation to Menzoberranzan. On the other, Drizzt seeks answers that could offer salvation to not just his soul, but all souls.

And no matter the outcome of either journey, the Realms will never be the same again.


Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Longtime fans of Drizzt Do’Urden will surely enjoy the novel’s breakneck pacing, nonstop action, cast of familiar and beloved characters, and deep philosophical exploration throughout. This storyline, in particular, packs a thematic wallop that is both timely and timeless...readers should embrace Salvatore’s newest adventure with Drizzt and company." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Starlight Enclave

"Salvatore manages to wrangle the extensive backstory to make this an accessible entry point for first-timers, and the superior characterizations that marked Salvatore’s prior books are again in evidence. His many devoted fans have reason to anticipate the sequel." — Publishers Weekly on Starlight Enclave

“The exhilarating conclusion to Salvatore’s Generations trilogy (after Boundless) illustrates the power of family, both born and chosen … Amid epic sword and sorcery clashes, Salvatore makes a powerful case for love and compassion conquering even the strongest of evils. Fans will be sad to see this fantastic series end.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Relentless

“The newest evolution of a narrative that’s grown and developed for nearly three decades...a payoff for all that preceded it.”  — NerdsonEarth.com on Relentless

“Rip-roaring. [...] Magnificantly detailed swordplay scenes and gruesome enemies continue to mark Salvatore as a top author of fantasy adventure.”  — Publishers Weekly on Boundless   

"Salvatore... makes this an accessible entry point for first-timers, and the superior characterizations that marked Salvatore’s prior books are again in evidence. His many devoted fans have reason to anticipate the sequel." — Publishers Weekly

Boundless picks up right where Timeless left off and sustains the vibrant heartbeat of the saga.”  — NerdsonEarth.com

“Breathless.”  — io9 on Boundless

io9 on Boundless

Breathless.” 

NerdsonEarth.com on Relentless

The newest evolution of a narrative that’s grown and developed for nearly three decades...a payoff for all that preceded it.” 

null io9 on Boundless

Breathless.” 

null NerdsonEarth.com on Relentless

The newest evolution of a narrative that’s grown and developed for nearly three decades...a payoff for all that preceded it.” 

NerdsonEarth.com

Boundless picks up right where Timeless left off and sustains the vibrant heartbeat of the saga.” 

Kirkus Reviews

★ 2021-06-29
The first installment of Salvatore’s new fantasy trilogy returns readers to the Forgotten Realms with an adventure revolving around Catti-brie, the wife of the author’s signature character, the dark elf Drizzt Do’Urden.

After the birth of their daughter, Brienne, Drizzt is markedly changed—spending more time contemplating deep existential questions and trying to rediscover the clarity and purpose in his life. To those ends, he decides to travel with his toddler daughter to the Monastery of the Yellow Rose to train with the monks and introduce Brienne to Grandmaster Kane. As Drizzt embarks on his own spiritual quest, his wife joins forces with smooth-talking drow mercenary Jarlaxle, human assassin Artemis Enteri, and weapons master Zaknafein, Drizzt’s father. At Jarlaxle’s request, the quartet of adventurers (via magic portal) travel to the top of the world searching for a person who, if found, could stop the drow city-state of Menzoberranzan from destroying itself in a civil war. But aside from almost dying multiple times over in the strange world without true night—the killing cold, frost giants, polar worms, etc.—the group finds something completely unexpected, a revelation that will change the way they look at the world, and themselves, forever. Longtime fans of Drizzt Do’Urden will surely enjoy the novel’s breakneck pacing, nonstop action, cast of familiar and beloved characters, and deep philosophical exploration throughout. This storyline, in particular, packs a thematic wallop that is both timely and timeless. “We’re never to see peace—none of us—until we come to recognize that a child of a culture that is not our own is as precious as one who is.” And although the transitions between the two story threads aren’t exactly smooth, some fight scenes are a bit flat, and the conclusion is little more than a respite until the next installment, readers should embrace Salvatore’s newest adventure with Drizzt and company.

Fantasy that entertains and enlightens.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940172863257
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 08/03/2021
Series: Legend of Drizzt Series
Edition description: Unabridged
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