''Crypt of the Shadowking'' is a fantasy novel by Mark Anthony, set in the world of the

Forgotten Realms ''Forgotten Realms'' is a campaign setting for the '' Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as ...

, and based on the ''

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'' role-playing game. It is the sixth novel in "The Harpers" series. It was published in paperback in March 1993.

Plot summary

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agents try to stop the Zhentarim as they attempt to take over a city.

Reception

Hugh M. Flick, Jr. of ''

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'' magazine said ''Crypt of the Shadowking'' was "well written."

References

{{D&D topics 1993 American novels Forgotten Realms novels