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"A new star is rising in the fantasy firmament...teems with magic and spine-chilling amounts of skullduggery."–Dave Duncan, author of The Great Game
When young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn’t commit, he is certain that his life is at an end. But one thing he never expected was his cellmate. Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, Seregil of Rhiminee is many things–none of them predictable. And when he offers to take on Alec as his apprentice, things may never be the same for either of them. Soon Alec is traveling roads he never knew existed, toward a war he never suspected was brewing. Before long he and Seregil are embroiled in a sinister plot that runs deeper than either can imagine, and that may cost them far more than their lives if they fail. But fortune is as unpredictable as Alec’s new mentor, and this time there just might be…Luck in the Shadows.
When young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn’t commit, he is certain that his life is at an end. But one thing he never expected was his cellmate. Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, Seregil of Rhiminee is many things–none of them predictable. And when he offers to take on Alec as his apprentice, things may never be the same for either of them. Soon Alec is traveling roads he never knew existed, toward a war he never suspected was brewing. Before long he and Seregil are embroiled in a sinister plot that runs deeper than either can imagine, and that may cost them far more than their lives if they fail. But fortune is as unpredictable as Alec’s new mentor, and this time there just might be…Luck in the Shadows.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
From start to finish a great read! The main characters are all well thought out and you can't help but flinch when the heroes get in a tight spot. Lynn Flewelling has created a unique world and peopled it with intriguing characters, both good and bad. I've also read "Stalking Darkness" and I am eagerly awaiting the next in the series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I really liked this charming book. It had a great mix of
humor and emotion, and the characters were very easy to
like.
The book is about a sly, charming thief and spy, Seregil, who picks up
an apprentice when he is captured and they meet in a dungeon.
His companion, Alec,a modest, backward lad of fifteen, has an
aptitude for theivery and sleight of hand, so they become
partners. They work for the Queen, gathering information
about the approaching war with their age old enemy, Plenimar.
They also learn about themselves, especially Alec, as they
traipse about the country, robbing and carousing. However,
they are not simply roguish theives, their mission is much
more important. When a magical artifact strikes Seregil and
he falls into a coma, the responsibility of getting him to
his teacher and friend, the wizrd Nysander, falls to Alec.
In this, he proves himself, and through many other challenges
they must face in the future.
This was an amusing book, filled with wonderful jokes and
hilarious situations. The characters were lovable and real,
brought to life by the talented Lynn Flewelling. I recommend
this to all who love to laugh and live on the edge.
humor and emotion, and the characters were very easy to
like.
The book is about a sly, charming thief and spy, Seregil, who picks up
an apprentice when he is captured and they meet in a dungeon.
His companion, Alec,a modest, backward lad of fifteen, has an
aptitude for theivery and sleight of hand, so they become
partners. They work for the Queen, gathering information
about the approaching war with their age old enemy, Plenimar.
They also learn about themselves, especially Alec, as they
traipse about the country, robbing and carousing. However,
they are not simply roguish theives, their mission is much
more important. When a magical artifact strikes Seregil and
he falls into a coma, the responsibility of getting him to
his teacher and friend, the wizrd Nysander, falls to Alec.
In this, he proves himself, and through many other challenges
they must face in the future.
This was an amusing book, filled with wonderful jokes and
hilarious situations. The characters were lovable and real,
brought to life by the talented Lynn Flewelling. I recommend
this to all who love to laugh and live on the edge.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read a lot of S-F but not much Fantasy. I was so impressed with Luck in the Shadows, it kept me up all night. And then I re-read it a week later. I have given it to 3 friends to read and they have all loved it.
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Fantastic plot, sweet romance
I won't go into the plot as people have already done that better than I could. I loved the characters in this. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C
Wow. Just... Just... Wow!
I am in love with Seregil and Alec. No really I am. Having read this book for one night I ordered the next 5 books that morning. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. E. A. Pearson
Luck in the shadows
There are a lot of very positive reviews here for this wonderful set of books - so I shan't go back over the storyline again. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kristie Macknight
Escapism in Scala
Background/Synopsis:
Alec of Kerry is mistakenly taken to be a spy and tortured in a dungeon. He happens to be a cellmate with a man who is not who he appears to be. Read more
Alec of Kerry is mistakenly taken to be a spy and tortured in a dungeon. He happens to be a cellmate with a man who is not who he appears to be. Read more
Published 21 months ago by L. R. Richardson
prepare to be entertained
Brought this on recommendation, thinking i'd give it a go but not expecting to be that impressed,WRONG from the start i couldn't put it down, this is story telling at its best, so... Read more
Published 22 months ago by miss marple
It reads like a stroll through knee-deep treacle
I started this book with enthusiasm straight after enjoying Brent Weeks' Night Angel trilogy. The contrast was like a change from running through air to stepping through... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by Tsuchan
Great all-round fantasy
I bought this book looking for a fantasy with a homosexual main character. Seragil is bisexual (principally homosexual), but does not get into any romantic relations in this... Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by E. McLaren
Good start to an excellent series
My first impression was that this was intended for a late teenage audience, given the youthfulness of Alec. However, stick with the series and the themes get more mature. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by Plastic Mars
outstanding - please please Lynn write more soon
Having read The Bone Doll's Twin first I felt I wanted to know more about the characters, so it was straight to Amazon to see what else I could find by Lynn Flewelling. Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by Toni Ward
bewitching
(I am not a native speaker: please overlook my style)
This book is the first of the Nightrunner series: the three volumes are self contained but reading them in... Read more
This book is the first of the Nightrunner series: the three volumes are self contained but reading them in... Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by Furio
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