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Shadows Linger

  • 1984 first published
  • 320 pages
  • ★ 3.9 (21 ratings)
  • 10 editions

Published in 1984, Shadows Linger is a dark fantasy and epic fantasy novel by Glen Cook. Characters include Croaker and The Lady.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, and 15 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions across 4 languages.

It runs to roughly 320 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.

About Shadows Linger

When the Black Company discovers the mute girl they have rescued and sheltered is the White Rose, they strive to protect her from the evil mercenary soldiers who are out to destroy her and everything she stands for.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Characters

  • Croaker
  • The Lady

Subjects

  • Dark fantasy
  • High fantasy

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Shadows Linger?

Shadows Linger was written by Glen Cook and first published in 1984.

What genre is Shadows Linger?

It is usually shelved as Dark Fantasy and Epic Fantasy.

How long is Shadows Linger?

The median edition has 320 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Shadows Linger?

Readers who like it often enjoy Memories of Ice, The Crippled God and Blood over Bright Haven.

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