The Lure of the Basilisk

by Lawrence Watt-Evans

Lords of Dûs (1)

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The overman named Garth sought immortal fame. The oracle told him to serve the Forgotten King to get that fame. But this King sent Garth after a basilisk whose gaze could turn men to stone. What sane use could anyone have for a monster like that? Volume 1 of "The Lords of Dus" series, "The Lure of the Basilisk" is high adventure fantasy at its finest!

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I would consider this a light read but I was satisfied by the characterization of the lead persona. Most people will find him unbelivably naive in his world view, which in turn seems to hint at a less deep looking world compared to the masters of modern fantasy. I; however, found it charming and consistent. The protaganist is part of a magically created race that has had little interaction with humans for some 300 years. Thus, it is understandable if the character seems a little shallow and gullible. As future books will reveal, there is a lot more going on than meets the eye.
A classic sword and sorcery tale featuring Garth, the non-human swordsman. Great classic fantasy. Short and to the point.
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Original title
The Lure of the Basilisk
Original publication date
1980
Original language
English

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Fiction and Literature, Fantasy
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
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PS3573 .A859 .L8Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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