Luthien's Gamble

The second adventure in the New York Timesbestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt DoUrden. Luthien Bedwyr vowed to free his beleaguered land of Eriador from its demonic ruler, Wizard-King Greensparrow. Cloaked in a scarlet cape that renders him invisible and wielding a magical sword, Luthien is known to Eriadors oppressed as the Crimson Shadow. With the rallying support of enslaved humans, defiant peasants, and Fairborn elves, he has forged a path for liberationraid by insurgent raid. Even with a mighty battle-ready band of stalwart comradesincluding halfling thief Oliver deBurrows; fierce elf warrior Katerin OHale; and the ancient and mysterious mage, BrindAmourthe rebels are fighting an uphill battle against the vile despots escalating and bloodthirsty army of cyclopean soldiers. Then, Greensparrow makes an unexpected bid for peace. But why would a wizard so cunning and so evil suddenly concede? Though Eriadors slaves see the compromise as cause for celebration, Luthien and BrindAmour recognize it as a calculated trap. The Crimson Shadow knows in his heart that the war for freedom has only just begun. Return to a rousing, magical quest in book two of a trilogy hailed by Terry Brooks as a fine adventure filled with memorable characters and compelling action.