Shadow
Prowler was the first book
in the Chronicles of Siala. Shadow
Chaser was the second. Pehov may be well known in his native Russia
but I had never heard of him until I read these books. I think the quality of that book will insure
that Pehov will be known far and wide as well as in Russia. Shadow Harold, a master thief, finds himself
enmeshed with the establishment to save the world as they know it. This book finishes the story and gets the
band of misfit compatriots further along in their journey.
The imagination of Pehov has
to be read to be believed. The gamut of
scenery and beings and animals is beyond broad.
Saying the descriptions are colorful is doing them severe
injustice. The imagery is practically
poetic. Then there is Harold. I can safely say I have no recollection of a
protagonist named Harold. Harold
visualizes himself as the ulltimate pragmatist but has a very broad streak of
conscience much to his verbal dismay.
Shadow Harold, an enjoyable
rogue continues as the main protagonist.
However other characters such as Kli-Kli, the jester, become more
important as the story progresses, this final book reveals a surprising fact
about Kli-Kli. Harold, a master thief
of exceptional skill and a healthy interest in avoiding heroics, finds himself
changing and to his horror perhaps even becoming heroic.
The philosophic under
pinning’s are more fully explored in this third volume. The term Shadow Dancer is clearly explained
as well as leaving doors open for future works.
I can only hope the person
who translated one of my books for me does as masterful job as Pehov's
translator. This trilogy should end up regarded as one of the classics.
I highly recommend the book and
the series.
Web site: http://www.alexeypehov.com/
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