...embedded in the trunk of the scion of the godtree, it contains the essence of the maddest of the Ten Who Were Taken...The Dominator. Defeated by the Lady and cast from this world, all that was left of him was a foul trace of lingering evil. But the graveyard that was once the Barrowland contains more secrets than dead. All who would possess the power of the Dominator are drawn to the spike. A foolhardy band of thieves is the first to reach it, and a rapacious and malign spirit is unleashed on an unwary world. The forces gather, sides are drawn, and mortal men can only die as the Dark Lords battle for domination.
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No one, and I mean no one, understands the potential darkness contained in every man's soul. Along with book two of the Annals, this story delves deeply into that region any man, given the right circumstances, is capable of falling. Cook knows human nature better than any of those 'flowery' authors who tend to over-romanticize the evil villain. True evil remains within the hearts of everyday people...like all of us. Very realistic....
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This book is perhaps the perfect example of the parallel story line, as it happens between two of Cook's impeccably executed Black Company novels. I damn near died from enjoyment as I revisited Mighty Events from a totally different perspective. The story was so well matched to the mainline that it significantly strengthened the fabric of the whole.
Once again, Cooks' considerable skills are used to elevate unlikely candidates to hero status, whether they like it or not. And once again, we see absolute evil (or madness, as the case may be) pitted against far less than absolute good.
If you've even HEARD of the Black Company, then you absolutely must read this book. Preferably after reading the First Book of the South, to get the context right.
Once again, Cooks' considerable skills are used to elevate unlikely candidates to hero status, whether they like it or not. And once again, we see absolute evil (or madness, as the case may be) pitted against far less than absolute good.
If you've even HEARD of the Black Company, then you absolutely must read this book. Preferably after reading the First Book of the South, to get the context right.
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If you haven't read any of the Back Company books, do so immediately. Don't argue with me, go find The Black Company and read it, Now! Don't start with this one though. Not that it's not a great book, it's just that you won't have a clue as to what is going on. The cover of this book should have a warning notice- Full Familiarity With The Black Company Required. If you are a fan, get ready for a great story. This is the tale of the search for The Silver Spike, the object containing the essence of the defeated Dominator. The old characters here are just like you remember them, Croaker, One-eye, Goblin and all the rest with a few new ones thrown in. Cook's ability to make you feel that you are standing just over the shoulder of his characters is a true gift. If you are a Company fan and don't buy this book, I'm going to find you and make fun of you.
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A fascinating, but often unpleasant, read
The Black Company has departed into the far south, taking Lady with them. For Darling, Raven, Case and the other outcasts from the Company, their future is uncertain. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Whitehead
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Dark, dangerous and Sad
This books tells you what happens with Raven, Darling and Silent. Its a great story line, and keeps you guessing all the time. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2001
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A definite 'must read' for any fan.
Dark, dangerous and intriguing are just three words that come to mind whenever I read a Black Company book and Silver Spike is loaded with all three. Read more
Published on 17 May 1999
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Parallel story line at its best.
I loved how this story went. While I was reading Shadow Games I wondered...where and what the hell happened with Raven, Darling, and Bomanz? Well part of this book is with them. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 1998
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