Thieves' World: Shadows of Sanctuary (1981)

The Thieves World ongoing shared world series continues with #3. Some new authors this time, Vonda McIntyre, Paxson and Cherryh join the regulars. This is still high quality fantasy with a coherent story line, though by this point it is starting to wander off at times. ( )

The third of the Thieves World books again holds the quality.

Shadows of Sanctuary : Looking for Satan [Lythande] - Vonda N. McIntyre
Shadows of Sanctuary : Ischade - C. J. Cherryh
Shadows of Sanctuary : A Gift in Parting - Robert Lynn Asprin
Shadows of Sanctuary : The Vivisectionist - Andrew J. Offutt
Shadows of Sanctuary : The Rhinoceros and the Unicorn - Diana L. Paxson
Shadows of Sanctuary : Then Azyuna Danced - Lynn Abbey
Shadows of Sanctuary : A Man and His God - Janet Morris

Newcomers know some nifty tricks but don't exactly fit in.

4 out of 5

Thieving and murder of only the right kind of wizards, please.

3.5 out of 5

Interesting fishy stuff.

3 out of 5

Regeneration and a thief useful if someone slices lots of bits off you.

3.5 out of 5

Portrait time.

2.5 out of 5

Prisoner sacrifice power ritual penetration.

3.5 out of 5

Fickle patrons and Sacred Bands.

3.5 out of 5

http://notfreesf.blogspot.com/2007/07/shadows-of-sanctuary-robert-lynn-asprin.ht... ( )

The 3rd in the series. I was right, I enjoyed the 3rd more than the 2nd, because I was familiar with the characters. Must look for the first one. ( )

A group of authors develop a world that's dark and nasty and set their imaginations free and oh man do they do nasty things to their characters. As an exploration of a dark world it's interesting but in some ways I really didn't engage with any of the characters. ( )

Brilliant fantasy writing.. Funny, believable characters, action just left of centre keeps you guessing. Recommended read in my humble opinion. ( )