Knight of Ghosts and Shadows (1990)

by Mercedes Lackey, Ellen Guon

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Series: Bedlam's Bard (1)

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ELVES IN L.A.'It would explain a lot, wouldn't it?In fact, half a millennium ago, when the elves were driven from Europe they came to -- where else?Southern California. Happy at first, they fell on hard times after one of their number tried to force the rest to be his vassals. Now it's up to one poor human to save them if he can. A knight in shining armor he's not, but he's their last hope, their… (more)

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Two awesome writers create a believable urban magical fantasy. Well worth the read! (

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Windyone1 | May 10, 2022 |

elves in LA

ritaer | Aug 20, 2020 |

I have had several books in this series for a while. They were in a box given to me by a friend when she was moving. I don't know why I waited so long to start this series. I am looking forward to reading the rest. (

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ktlavender | Jul 17, 2017 |

Well written, with action that induces the reader to keep reading. Should be a great hit with the Faire crowd. I'm only disgruntled that Eric kept falling for Ria, and that he mistrusted his friends' love. I couldn't believe he didn't learn quicker. (

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juniperSun | Feb 16, 2013 |

This is not a great book, but it is a good one. I enjoyed reading it, I liked the characters, and the story was a fun ride.

Eric Banyon plays the flute at a RenFaire and it leads to trouble. Elves are alive and well and living in California, though the ones that are addicted to caffeine (it's very bad for them) have become mall rats. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Mercedes Lackey	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Guon, Ellen	—	main author	all editions	confirmed
Kidd, Tom	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Dedicated to:
Russell Galen, a jewel among agents,
Christy Marx, a true gem among women,
And the musicians, dancers, and players
of the California Renaissance Faires

Long may you wave—

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ELVES IN L.A.'It would explain a lot, wouldn't it?In fact, half a millennium ago, when the elves were driven from Europe they came to -- where else?Southern California. Happy at first, they fell on hard times after one of their number tried to force the rest to be his vassals. Now it's up to one poor human to save them if he can. A knight in shining armor he's not, but he's their last hope, their

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Half a millennium after being driven from Europe and settling in southern California, a band of elves places their hopes on a single human being, who must rescue them from a dark oppressor.

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