The Orc King
The Orc King is a 2007 dragon fantasy novel by R. A. Salvatore. The story is set in Forgotten Realms. Characters include Drizzt Do'Urden. Readers will find themes of imaginary wars and battles and dwarfs.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 45 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Mass Market Paperback bestseller list in 2008.
It runs to roughly 398 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Orc King
The uneasy peace between the dwarves of Mithral Hall and the orcs of the Kingdom of Many Arrows begins to falter as the tribes of orcs under the command of Obould begin to battle one another, and Bruenor becomes determined to finish the war that had nearly destroyed him.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Mass Market Paperback, 2008
Quick answers
Who wrote The Orc King?
The Orc King was written by R. A. Salvatore and first published in 2007.
What genre is The Orc King?
It is usually shelved as Dragon Fiction.
How long is The Orc King?
The median edition has 398 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Orc King?
Readers who like it often enjoy Elminster, Crown of Fire and Spellfire.
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