Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist

This is book two of the Firemane series.   Book one was King of Ashes which I thoroughly enjoyed.   This book picks up with Declan and Hatu settling down and finding love.   The expected villains are supplanted by unexpected villains.   Chaos ensues.

The story includes battles, kidnappings and intrigue as well as perfidy and treachery.   Some bit players from the first book are provided with larger roles to play.   Feist, once again, disposes of some characters with the stroke of a pen rather than the swift, sure stroke of a sword.   I hate when he kills off someone who I have enjoyed.

The plot is tight and intricate and assorted variables are introduced to keep you guessing.   Feist is a master story teller.

I really enjoyed this book and hope Feist is working diligently on the next volume,  the sooner it arrives the better. 

This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.