[Elena, Daughter of Lena]

I'm strictly a Fantasy reader, but was urged to give this trilogy a try. I'm nearing the end of book one, Black Sun Rising, and I think I like it a lot. Anyone else reading it? I'm surprised to never had heard of it before, having read Donaldson, Silverberg, Eddings, Jordan, Goodkind, Williams, etc., etc., etc.

[Cellandros]

I read that trilogy about three years ago, and quite frankly, I think it may be the most underrated set of novels out there.

The feel of world created in the story is incredible; and the characters are excellent. I wish Friedman would write some more in that world.

[Rob B]

I just finished the trilogy a few days ago, and I thought it was pretty damn good. The world that Ms. Friedman created was great, and came alive. The characters seemed very real as well. Tarrant was a great "bad guy" in that you were rooting for him, and despising him at times. Damien Vryce whined a bit too much though.

[FitzChivalry]

Heh, Gerald Tarrant is a "cult" character, i know people who worship him.

[Azurehero]

I read the entire trilogy, but I didn't go straight through. Some parts are fuzzy . . . but I think Mrs. Friedmen is a great writer. I also read Madness Season. Which was also great. It was kind of a love story . . . but don't let that put you off. Read it. Now.

[Lady Fox]

I think I've read everything written by Friedman, and I've not been disappointed yet. My fav book by her is In Conquest Born.

[Azurehero]

I've seen "In Conquest Born" a few times, and have thought about getting it. What's it about?

Also, did Friedman just have a new book come out? Like with in the last year? I think Michael Whelan did the cover art again . . .

My brain's not working so well right now . ..

[FitzChivalry]

The Cold Fire Trilogy was great, but i didn't enjoy In Conquest Born, it was pretty boring.
So if you think that because you liked The Cold Fire you will surely like In Conquest Born, don't count on it too much.

[Rob B]

Azurehero:

Friedman most recent book came out in 1998 This Alien Shore.

Just picked up a week ago, and it is on my to-read pile, probably after I finish Winter's Heart.

[Crysania]

I am two thirds of the way through the first book and I must say I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Impressed! How different! How cool!

Slightly insipid dialogue here and there, but certainly not enough to matter in the grand scheme of things! No spoilers please, but I just had to tell someone how fun it is reading this series so far!!!!

Are there three books? Or Four?