- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Voyager; First Thus edition (5 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002247208
- ISBN-13: 978-0002247207
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 463,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The second novel of a major new Feist acquisition, returning to his best-loved series. Written with Joel Rosenberg.
The second Riftwar collaboration, Murder in LaMut, written by masters of fantasy Raymond E. Feist and Joel Rosenburg.
The heavy action was supposedly at Crydee these days which meant that the one place they could be sure the three of them were not going was Crydee. Come spring, the privateer Melanie was due in Ylith, and its captain could be counted on for a swift conveyance away for sure, and likely not to murder them in their sleep. That would be bad for business.
But away where?
That wasn't Durine's worry. Kethol would surely be able to find the three of them somebody who needed men who knew which part of the sword you used to cut with and which part you used to butter your bread, and Pirojil would be able to negotiate a price at least half again what the employer was ready to pay. All Durine would have to do was kill people.
That was fine with him.
Durine, Kethol and Pirojil are three mercenaries who have spent twenty years fighting other people's battles: against the Tsurani and the Bugs and the goblins, and now it seems they've run out of Tsurani, Bugs and goblins to kill. The prospect of a few months of garrison duty offers a welcome respite; but then they are given an assignment that seems, on the surface, like cushy work – to protect a lady and her husband and deliver them safely to the city of Lamut.
It should all have been so simple…
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The heavy action was supposedly at Crydee these days which meant that the one place they could be sure the three of them were not going was Crydee. Come spring, the privateer Melanie was due in Ylith, and its captain could be counted on for a swift conveyance away for sure, and likely not to murder them in their sleep.
That would be bad for business.
But away where?
That wasn't Durine's worry. Kethol would surely be able to find the three of them somebody who needed men who knew which part of the sword you used to cut with and which part you used to butter your bread, and Pirojil would be able to negotiate a price at least half again what the employer was ready to pay. All Durine would have to do was kill people.
That was fine with him. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
That would be bad for business.
But away where?
That wasn't Durine's worry. Kethol would surely be able to find the three of them somebody who needed men who knew which part of the sword you used to cut with and which part you used to butter your bread, and Pirojil would be able to negotiate a price at least half again what the employer was ready to pay. All Durine would have to do was kill people.
That was fine with him. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different from most Feist books but still entertaining.,
By William Marnoch (Edinburgh, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Murder in Lamut (Hardcover)
Feist's "Riftwar Saga" has long been one of my favourite fantasy series. The combination of epic adventure, well-written action scenes, a believable fantasy world and interesting characters meant that the books in the series were always interesting. The first thing to say about this latest Riftwar book is it is quite different in some ways from the previous books in the series, it lacks the epic scope and there are few action scenes. Fortunately, the believable fantasy world and interesting characters are still present here, and the quality of writing is up there with Feist's best.The title of the book is possibly slightly misleading - although there is a murder mystery the main entertainment here is in the interactions of the three main characters. Pirojil, Durine and Kethol are three veteran mercenaries who have a rather cynical view of life but are likeable and are very good at what they do. After they are given the unenviable task of having to protect a minor nobleman from rumoured assassination attempts they find themselves sucked into the complexities of LaMutian politics, which despite their reluctance they deal well with. Feist's books have produced a number of memorable characters but these are among the best in the series. Since the book is set entirely in one provincial city it lacks the epic scope of, say, Magician and there aren't any of Feist's trademark large battle scenes here but the dialogue and characterisation is good enough to make this a very entertaining read. Like his previous collaborations (with Janny Wurts in the Empires books and William Forstchen in "Honoured Enemy") this book is a high quality as the main-series Riftwar books, while being different enough to be a refreshingly original read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Could do better,
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This review is from: Murder in Lamut: Legends of the Riftwar Book 2 (Paperback)
I admit that this book is far better than the series involving the magician Sidi, however Murder in LaMut just isn't up to Feist's high standard. In reading this book, I felt almost as if the a story had been made up as Feist went along. It doesn't feel well planned, and the character are weak. I completed the book, and immediately moved on: no reflection on the story, or the characters. It's not all bad: Feist's worst is better than many aspiring novelists best. Just don't expect "Magician" quality.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Murder in Lamut or Politics in Midikemia?,
This review is from: Murder in Lamut (Hardcover)
Too bad Raymond Feist is letting anybody use his name to write a book that takes place on the world he created. My guess is that Feist had about 5% input to this book. This book had nothing to do with the RiftWar other than the occasional Tsurani reference, Fantus is in this book, along with the fact that it takes place in Lamut.The bulk of the book focuses on the policics of LaMut and the Eastern & Western relms. While there is quite a bit of good humor in this book, it lacks in compelling stories and characters. One group fight to go along with one duel? I frankly expected more from this story, as it took place during the RiftWar, but was sadly mistaken. The best part of the entire book? The inside rear sleeve which states that "Talon of The SilverHawk will be the first book in a major new RiftWar series." THAT, if Feist actually writes these, will be something I will hapily buy. Let's hope Jimmy The Hand isn't written by some guy names Jimmy.
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