Paul S. Kemp
Paul S. Kemp is a fantasy author known for his ''Forgotten Realms'' and ''Star Wars'' novels.
Education
Kemp is a graduate of the University of Michigan–Dearborn. Kemp is a 2000 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Law.Kemp mention ...
, 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 a ...
, and based on the ''
Dungeons & Dragons
''Dungeons & Dragons'' (commonly abbreviated as ''D&D'' or ''DnD'') is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game was first published in 1974 by TSR (company)#Tactical Studies Rules ...
'' role-playing game. It is the first novel in "The Erevis Cale Trilogy". It was published in paperback in July 2003 (). ''The Erevis Cale Trilogy'' was later reprinted as an omnibus in June 2010 ().
Plot summary
Erevis Cale
''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 ...
serves a new master, the deity
Mask
A mask is an object normally worn on the face, typically for protection, disguise, performance, or entertainment and often they have been employed for rituals and rights. Masks have been used since antiquity for both ceremonial and practic ...
, after accepting the gift of the Fane of Shadows.
Reception
In a moderately positive review, critic
Don D'Ammassa
Donald Eugene D'Ammassa (born April 24, 1946) is an American fantasy, science fiction and horror critic and author.Black Gate'', Fall 2004.
Reviews
Review by Don D'Ammassa (2004) in Chronicle, #243 January 2004