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The Third Book of Swords

by Fred Saberhagen

Book Details

Publisher:Macmillan
Published:1988-09-15
Pages:324
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780812553451

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About This Book

Coinspinner, Farslayer, Mindsword, and nine more...The gods gave the Swords of Power to humankind for a game--but the swords can kill gods as well as mortals. And as the gods begin to die, the mortals find that life is not what it seemed...

Our Review

This third installment in the Swords series plunges readers deeper into a world where twelve divinely forged blades—including the fate-twisting Coinspinner and the soul-shattering Mindsword—wreak havoc on mortals and deities alike. As the gods begin to fall to their own creations, the very fabric of reality warps, revealing that humanity's understanding of life, power, and destiny has been dangerously incomplete. Saberhagen masterfully escalates the stakes, transforming a divine game into a cosmic struggle for survival.

What sets this fantasy novel apart is its relentless exploration of power's corrupting influence, seen through the eyes of characters both noble and desperate who grapple with these ultimate weapons. The narrative thrives on moral complexity and unpredictable consequences, making it a compelling read for fans of Steven Erikson or Joe Abercrombie who appreciate gritty philosophical depth. You'll be left questioning the price of omnipotence long after the final page.

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