In Sylvan Shadows
Published in 1992, In Sylvan Shadows is a dragon fantasy novel by R. A. Salvatore. Much of the action takes place in Forgotten Realms. Key subjects include priests, good and evil, wizards and magic.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 15 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 313 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About In Sylvan Shadows
In sylvan shadows is the second novel in a new series (the cleric quintet, set in the forgotten realms tm fantasy world) involving a young scholar-priest Cadderly, who is cloistered away in an ancient library in the mountains. Trouble has spread from his home to a neighboring forest, where the resident elves are being slaughtered & their ruling prince placed in jeopardy. Cadderly must stop the onslaught, but even his powerful companions cannot shelter him from the trials he must face. Salvatore also wrote canticle, the first book in this series, as well as the ice wind dale trilogy & the dark elf trilogy. These include New York Times bestsellers the Crystal Shard & Sojurn respectively. He has a fast-paced, rollicking style that is immensely popular, but also presents extremely strong characters that the readers come to admire & respect.
Quick answers
Who wrote In Sylvan Shadows?
In Sylvan Shadows was written by R. A. Salvatore and first published in 1992.
What genre is In Sylvan Shadows?
It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction.
How long is In Sylvan Shadows?
The median edition has 313 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to In Sylvan Shadows?
Readers who like it often enjoy Test of the Twins, Spellfire and The Dragonbone Chair.
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