Gossamer Plain: Empyrean Odyssey, Book I

by Thomas M. Reid

Book Overview

Ever wonder what could bring a demon to the gates of heaven? Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok have returned from their attempted invasion of Menzoberranzan and turned their sights on Sundabar. But before she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786940247
• ISBN13: 9780786940240
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Pure Fantasy - Fun Exploration of Familiar Characters

I discovered the characters of Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok when I read the Spider Queen novels. They piqued my curiosity, but I was unsure if they warranted a full trilogy of their own. Fortunately Thomas Reid has drafted an aetheral tale that journeys far beyond the realm of the Drow. This is a story of high fantasy with characters featuring traits and bloodlines of dragons, demons, and angels. The first book travels through environments that are fully detailed and realized; environments that tickle the imagination of readers. I found myself lost in some of the finer plot points, but I suspect they will become clearer as the trilogy progresses. I think this book may not appeal to readers that prefer swords over sorcery, or characters that are rooted in the human/elf bloodlines.

One of the best Realms books I've read in a while

This was one of the better books for the Forgooten Realms setting to come out in a great while. A solid read with plenty of room for the characters to grow and I have no idea where the plot will be headed next. It was also nice to revisit these characters, and I always love a book where the "bad guys" are the ones you end up cheering on. I won't go into any spoilers, but there are some great plot twists to keep the action moving along.

Great Story

I loved it! Great history lesson for the realms.

Absolutely Wonderful

The best book I've read in forever. A delight to read and never a chore just like a story should be. Both cerebral and filled with action the story is written in a style that makes it easy to grasp. A book like this has been a long time coming with anti-heros that are ever so much interesting and worthy of cheering for. Thomas Reid has gained my #1 author spot with this one book. Recommended fantasy reading, FR fans rejoice.

Outstanding

Great book. Lost of action, humor, and a great story line. This ranks up there with the best I have read from FR. I was a little worried about this book because the last one I read from Reid was from the War of the Spider Queen....a series which I hated especially the last book. This book however is outstanding. Reid did a super job. Reid is right up there with the likes of Richard Baker which makes them the top two writers in FR books. I can't wait for the next book in this series to come out. Reid should be commended for this book.