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1988 THE CRYSTAL SHARD SERIES
He is also the author of numerous series including The Dark Elf Trilogy Paths of Darkness The Hunter's Blades Trilogy The Cleric Quintet Saga of the First King Neverwinter Saga and TheSundering. His other works include The Halfling's Gem Sojourn The Legacy Starless Night Vector Prime and The Two Swords. His first novel, The Crystal Shard, was published in 1988. He began writing seriously in 1982 and became a full-time writer in 1990. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Salvatore was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on January 20, 1959.
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This is the first novel since The Silent Blade to feature Drizzt Do'Urden, Salvatore's signature character. Salvatore, the most popular author in the Forgotten Realms setting, features the return of the most popular character in the series. Sea of Swords-This highly anticipated book, written by R. Their conflict is intensified by the influence of the Crystal Shard, a malevolent artifact that has been raousing trouble in the Forgotten Realms world since its introduction in The Crystal Shard. While nowadays labeled as Book 4 in the 'Legend of Drizzt' series under the many-authored shared universe of the Forgotten Realms (itself one of a number of campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying game, and a popular choice for videogames of a few genres), this particular entry, The Crystal Shard, was originally released in 1988 as R.A. Servant of the Shard-Jarlaxle, a dark elf assassin, and Artemis Entreri, a human assassin, work together and against each other in Calimport. Akar Kessel, a weak-willed apprentice mage sets in motion events leading to the rediscovery of the magical device, the Crystal Shard.
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It was later reissued as book four of the Legend of Drizzt series. The Spine of the World-In the sequel to The Silent Blade, Wulfgar the barbarian embarks on a perilous path to redemption as he journeys from the dark streets of Luskan to the windswept peaks of the Spine of the World. The Crystal Shard is the first book in the Icewind Dale trilogy by R.A. He is also known as the best-selling author of theStar Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clonesnovelization from Del Rey.Silent Blade-In the further adventures of Drizzt Do'Urden, the dark elf must confront the power of the evil-spewing crystal artifact called Crenshinibon while Wulfgar escapes from the demon Errtu, and Drizzt's worst nemesis, master assassin Artemis Entreri returns tothe streets of Calimport. He has published numerous Forgotten Realms novels with Wizards of the Coast, Inc., most of which have beenNew York Timesbest-sellers. Salvatore was born in Massachusetts in 1959 and still makes his home there. Each title will feature all new cover art and new introductions written by those who have become familiar with Salvatore and Drizzt over the years. Each title in The Legend of Drizzt series showcases the classic dark elf novels in new, deluxe hardcover editions. Although this was the first title actually published about Drizzt, it has now been placed in its proper chronological order as fourth in the series. Salvatore novel continues the classic tale of Salvatore's signature dark elf character Drizzt Do'Urden. The fourth in a series of premiere hardcover editions of Salvatore's classic dark elf tales.