The Shattered Mask
 Cover of the first edition | |
| Author | Richard Lee Byers |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 2001 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-7869-1862-1 (first edition) 978-0-7869-4266-4 (reprint) |
| Preceded by | |
| Followed by | Black Wolf |
The Shattered Mask is a fantasy novel by Richard Lee Byers, set in the world of the Forgotten Realms, and based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It was published in paperback in June 2001, with a paperback reissue in July 2007.
Plot summary[]
The Shattered Mask involves the matriarch of the Uskevren family of Sembia, who swears revenge for the murder of a loved one. A wizard with a lust for power has the ability to alter reality and distort the truth, and is bent on treachery, murder and destruction.
Reception[]
In a positive review, critic Don D'Ammassa wrote, "Unlike many of the books set in this universe, this new one takes great pains to develop the characters".[1]
References[]
- ^ D'Ammassa, Don (September 2001). "The Shattered Mask", Science Fiction Chronicle 22 (9): 44.
Categories:
- 2001 American novels
- Forgotten Realms novels