The Sapphire Crescent: The Scions of Arrabar, Book I

by Thomas M. Reid

Book Overview

The peace, stability, and security of the world of Arrabar, a nation of mercenaries, is threatened when members of one family begin to turn on one another, in the first volume of a new fantasy trilogy... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786930276
• ISBN13: 9780786930272
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Thomas Reid's book is one of a kind

Thomas Reid leaves young readers in "awwwww," with his romance and fighting scenes. From the vividly detailed battle scenes to the desire of love from a sex-driven, mad man, he gives the reader a crystal clear picture of what is going on. As Emriana, the protagonist, nears womanhood many troubling events occur. Beginning with the death of a mysterious person, until the constant abuse of power by a man named Denrick, Emriana relentlessly brings justice the port city of Arrabar. For those of you with time to spare this would be a great way to spend it.

Great up and coming author

Thomas M. Reid bursts onto the Forgotten Realms fantasy scene with his own trilogy. This being te first book, he has his work cut out for him. Can he follow the likes of Salvatore, Greenwood, Niles et. al.? The answer is a resounding yes! With this book Reid cements himself in with a line of great authors. If this is the first, how much better can he get? He does a fantastic job of keeping the plot moving. The reader right away becomes invested in not only the story, but the characters as well. Reid combines several aspects of fantasy into a great novel. In reading this you will find wonderful heros, villians that make you want to kill them yourself, and mystery apon mystery. I truly believe in years to come this will become a Forgotten Realms Classic. Fair wanring to all, if you read this be prepared for one of the best cliff hangers I have EVER read.

5 Stars for a magnificent book!

Okay, I have to admit.. I dont like heroes that are obssessed with justice and doing good, but Vambran is truly one of a kind and I couldnt help but like him!Thomas M. Reid is really becoming one of my favorite authors of all time, the Sapphire Crescent places Vambran in the midst of a crime that took place during a festival called 'Spheres'. Merely witnessing the murder takes him through perils and mysteries waiting to be solved.You might think the book is sort of slow... however once you reach Chapter V, you wont be able to put the book down!!!

Another Fantastic Tale

Thomas M Reid weaves a great tale of mystery and intrigue. Every time I read something from him, I brought fully into the Realms. This one was no different. Great action sequences, memorable heroes, vile villains. Murder, mystery, intrigue. This one has it all. A MUST read!

Mystery Galore

This novel is a intrigueing novel depicting the struggle within a city for prestige and wealth. There are layers upon layers of mystery woven together into this magnifecent novel. The ending is to die for. The character you least suspect orchestrated the whole thing. The end of the book settles the mystery in this novel but you find out about a new player in the game of commerce at the end.