Review: The Fourth Book of Lost Swords: Farslayer's Story by Fred Saberhagen

The Fourth Book of Lost Swords: Farslayer's Story by Fred Saberhagen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Saberhagen weaves a tale of tragedy and vengeance in the The Fourth Book of Lost Swords: Farslayer's Story.

Zoltan, paired up with Yambu, the former Silver Queen turned pilgrim, is on a self-imposed mission to find the lonely mermaid he encountered years ago on his first adventure. Planning to proclaim his undying love and hoping to find a cure for her cursed condition, he arrives in the feud torn valley just a short time after Farslayer, a god-forged sword with the power to enact vengeance upon anyone, human or immortal, is unleased between two rival families with dire results for both.

Black Pearl, the mermaid, cautiously welcomes Zoltan but hides the fact that she had all but forgotten him and now pines for someone else, Cosmo Malalo, who disappeared into the night with the horrific Sword of Vengeance on the night it was put into play.

What I enjoy most about this book is that it makes you think. The characters are dynamic, imperfect people capable of doing wonderful things one moment and horrible the next.

A good read.



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