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Amnesiac warrior confronts past in hostile lands.
"Shadow" would be a compelling read if you relish the idea of piecing together a fractured identity against a gritty, medieval backdrop. K.J. Parker masterfully blends the mystery of a lost memory with the raw struggle for survival. The protagonist's journey is as much about discovering his past as it is about understanding the human condition. If you enjoy books that offer a deep dive into a character's psyche while they traverse a complex and often brutal world, this will hold your attention.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781841491059
Authors:
K.J. Parker
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Date of Publication: 2002-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Suspense,
Mystery,
High Fantasy,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Speculative Fiction,
Science Fiction,
Thriller,
Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 1537 readers)
Description
A man wakes in the wilderness, amid scattered corpses and inquisitive crows. He has no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. The only clues to his former existence lie in his apparent skill with a sword and the fragmented dreams that permeate his sleep.
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Amnesiac warrior confronts past in hostile lands.
"Shadow" would be a compelling read if you relish the idea of piecing together a fractured identity against a gritty, medieval backdrop. K.J. Parker masterfully blends the mystery of a lost memory with the raw struggle for survival. The protagonist's journey is as much about discovering his past as it is about understanding the human condition. If you enjoy books that offer a deep dive into a character's psyche while they traverse a complex and often brutal world, this will hold your attention.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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