Highlander: Shadow of Obsession

Highlander #8

by Rebecca Neason

One of the age-old race of Immortals, Duncan MacLeod has tried to turn his back on tradition & live his life as a mortal. But as the time of the gathering draws near, when the last Immortals will fight to the last, he finds himself being drawn to battle.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Media Tie In, Urban Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction Fantasy

240 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

Reviews

[Clare Moseley · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story about Duncan and Darius. However, I thought there was an imbalance in the flashbacks. They should've been broken up a little more and interspersed through the story. I think that's a testament to the weakness of the present-day plot.

[John Michael Strubhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first of the Highlander novels that I have read. I must say that if they are all this good, I'll read all the others. The writing is good and true to the characters portrayed in the TV series. The history is meticulously researched, and that makes the story even more compelling. I will even say that the book is more enjoyable than the episodes related to the story. The show was poorly produced during much of its run. If you are in to The Game and understand that there can be only one, you will enjoy this book.

[Todd R · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good highlander experience. I enjoyed this Darius expose of his war exploits and his conversion to a non-violent existence. Easily the best Highlander novel I've read...didn't want the historic segments to end. Worth the read for Highlander fans.

[Degenerate Chemist]

DNF at 75%

So many interesting things that could have been done to develop Darius's past and yet we only went with the boring options here.

[Heather's Mum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shadow of Obsession, by Rebecca Neason, is the seventh Highlander novel.

"Immortal" Darius, began as a fierce fictional warrior of ancient Rome. After beheading the oldest immortal, Emrys, and receiving his "Quickening," Darius became a man of peace - in fact, he became a very lovable character as a reclusive monk. Duncan met Darius at Waterloo and became his friend.

In the present, Immortal Cynthia VanDervane who was spurned by Darius before his transformation, wants revenge. Duncan must deal with the situation.

One of the best Highlanders.

[Joshua · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really a ***1/2 book but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and rounded up due to the dramatis personae involved. The writing was formulaic, albeit informative when it came to articulating the nuances of sword dueling. If this story had not given more dimension to series popular characters from Season 1, Darius and Grayson, then the writing would have been known for little more than a redux on a similar theme from Season 4's episode 'Double Jeopardy' with higher billing.

Read this story to learn more of Darius and Grayson; therein lies its satisfying value.

[Jake]

While working with one of Darius's proteges in a volunteer rescue mission in Sudan, Duncan MacLeod unexpectedly bumps into a ghost from Darius's past on a quest to destroy Darius's legacy.