288 pages
English language
Published Dec. 14, 2009 by Del Rey/Ballantine Books.
"Four decades after the Oblivion Crisis, Tamriel is threatened anew by an ancient and all-consuming evil. It is Umbriel, a floating city that casts a terrifying shadow; for wherever it falls, people die and rise again. And it is in Umbriel's shadow that a great adventure begins, and a group of unlikely heroes meet"--Publisher.
"Four decades after the Oblivion Crisis, Tamriel is threatened anew by an ancient and all-consuming evil. It is Umbriel, a floating city that casts a terrifying shadow; for wherever it falls, people die and rise again. And it is in Umbriel's shadow that a great adventure begins, and a group of unlikely heroes meet"--Publisher.
Without posting any spoilers, I'll say this is a great novel, especially for anyone looking for more lore in the Elder Scrolls games.
Without posting any spoilers, I'll say this is a great novel, especially for anyone looking for more lore in the Elder Scrolls games.
I have always been a fan of the Elder Scrolls Universe, and Greg Keyes novel does an excellent job of bringing the world of these games to life in an excellent source of genre fiction.
The story is good, and keeps in line with the truths of the universe. The characters are interesting. My only two critiques are that I would have enjoyed more POV chapters by different characters, and the story ending was rather abrupt.
