''All Shadows Fled'' is a fantasy novel by

Ed Greenwood Ed Greenwood (born July 21, 1959) is a Canadian fantasy writer and the original creator of the ''Forgotten Realms'' game world. He began writing articles about the Forgotten Realms for ''Dragon'' magazine beginning in 1979, and subsequently sold ...

, set in the world of the Forgotten Realms, and based on the '' Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. It is the third novel published in "The Shadows of the Avatar" trilogy of novels. It was published in paperback, October 1995, ).

Plot summary

In ''All Shadows Fled'', the malevolent Malaugrym seek the downfall of Shadowdale before the

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is passed, while the inhabitants of the valley see this as their opportunity to rid their lands of evil forever.

Reception

Jonathan Palmer reviewed ''All Shadows Fled'' for ''Arcane'' magazine, rating it a 7 out of 10 overall. He comments: "It's good against evil again in this, the third book in the ''Shadow of the Avatar'' trilogy, and good is kicking uphill." Palmer continues, "Both parties employ the tactic of infiltrating the house of their opponents with magic users, and the narrative switches pleasingly between the two viewpoints. Those who have followed the story so far will not want me to spoil it for them by telling who wins. Suffice to say that three heroes and a ghost, under the guidance of their archmage, and armed with a bagful of spells, a magical sword each and an abundance of scything wit, go from Shadowdale up to Shadowhome to effect the destruction of the Evil Empire, and have a marvellous time about it, too." He adds, "There are a few boring fireballs, some of which may be shapeshifters, but the author's imagination produces spell after wacky spell. Readers will recognise many of them; some will be new." Palmer concludes the review by saying, "So just as a source of spells, this book is worth the money. It's also well-written and abounds with gags and sarcastic backchat."

References

{{D&D topics 1995 Canadian novels 1995 fantasy novels Forgotten Realms novels Novels by Ed Greenwood