From Publishers Weekly
After aiding King Gareth Dragonsbane by heroically defeating the Witch-King in bestseller Salvatore's Promise of the Witch-King (2005), the human assassin Artemis Entreri and his elven partner in vengeance, Jarlaxle Baenre, face challenges from the evil wizard Knellict, Knellict's Citadel of Assassins and the Dragon sisters in this bloody, brooding sequel. Reluctant to return to his homeland of Menzoberranzan and his netherworld armies, Jarlaxle angles to establish his own kingdom with Artemis in the Bloodstone Land. Meanwhile, Artemis struggles with traumatic childhood memories, feelings awakened by the magical powers of Idalia's flute and his love for the half-elf Lady Calihye, who holds him responsible for the death of her beloved fighting companion, Parissis. King Gareth retaliates against Artemis and Jarlaxle, forcing their exile to Artemis's birthplace, the arid city of Memnon, and precipitating a startling denouement.
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Audiofile
David Colacci is admirable in his narration of this epic fantasy, which is Tolkienesque in its dwarves and elves and magic and quests. However, THE ROAD OF THE PATRIARCH is a bit more adult than the usual fare from this author. This is a gritty and bloody book, with a bit of sex as well, and is third in a series that follows the human Artemis Entreri and the elf Jaraxle Baenre, who are fresh from a previous adventure and on their way to a future one. From the hearty belly laugh of a dwarf to the dangerous elegance of a dark elf, Colacci keeps this fast-paced fantasy interesting. S.D.D. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
