From Publishers Weekly
Elements of gothic romance, epic fantasy and horror story blend in this intriguing tale of a centuries-old curse destined to be fulfilled in, of all places, Chicago. Grigori Nicolau has wandered the earth for hundreds of years, but he's unable to recall his origin or most of his past. The source of his confusion is a giant gargoyle who materializes in Grigori's dreams and systematically removes pieces of his memory. Determined to discover his identity, Grigori becomes involved in a cosmic struggle to gain control of ancient magic. In an effort to suggest East European lineage, Knaak (King of the Grey and the Dragonrealm series) gives his main character a stilted vocabulary, an occasionally distracting device. Fortunately, Knaack makes effective use of Grigori's partial amnesia and the antics of the malevolent yet beguiling gargoyle named "Frostwing" provide an excellent catalyst for action throughout the story, assuring the appeal of this contemporary fantasy. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
From the best-selling author of the Dragonrealm comes the shadowy fantasy concerning Grigori Nicolau, a wizard whose dreams have been haunted for centuries by the malevolent gargoyle called Frostwing. Now, in modern Chicago, Grigori not only must face the truth about Frostwing, but the sinister web spun by a sorcerer deal long ago, a web designed specifically for him. "Knaak weaves a tale that is both unexpected and enchanting...you've never read anything like this before."—Holly Lisle, author Fire in the Mist
About the Author
Richard A. Knaak is the author of the NY Times bestseller The Legend Of Huma and other popular fantasies. His stories have been translated into several languages, most recently Polish and Russian. He resides in Arkansas.
Frostwing FROM THE PUBLISHER
From the best-selling author of the Dragonrealm comes the shadowy fantasy concerning Grigori Nicolau, a wizard whose dreams have been haunted for centuries by the malevolent gargoyle called Frostwing. Now, in modern Chicago, Grigori not only must face the truth about Frostwing, but the sinister web spun by a sorcerer deal long ago, a web designed specifically for him.
"Elements of gothic romance, epic fantasy and horror story blend in this intriguing tale of a centuries-old curse." (Publishers Weekly)
Author Bio: Richard A. Knaak is the author of the NY Times bestseller The Legend Of Huma and other popular fantasies. His stories have been translated into several languages, most recently Polish and Russian. He resides in Arkansas.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Elements of gothic romance, epic fantasy and horror story blend in this intriguing tale of a centuries-old curse destined to be fulfilled in, of all places, Chicago. Grigori Nicolau has wandered the earth for hundreds of years, but he's unable to recall his origin or most of his past. The source of his confusion is a giant gargoyle who materializes in Grigori's dreams and systematically removes pieces of his memory. Determined to discover his identity, Grigori becomes involved in a cosmic struggle to gain control of ancient magic. In an effort to suggest East European lineage, Knaak (King of the Grey and the Dragonrealm series) gives his main character a stilted vocabulary, an occasionally distracting device. Fortunately, Knaack makes effective use of Grigori's partial amnesia and the antics of the malevolent yet beguiling gargoyle named ``Frostwing'' provide an excellent catalyst for action throughout the story, assuring the appeal of this contemporary fantasy. (Jan.)
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