Dragons Of Winter Night by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman

In this gripping fantasy sequel, the heroes, having narrowly survived their previous adventures, find themselves divided by fate and necessity. Half of the group embarks on a perilous journey to the ancient, frozen city of the Icewall to retrieve a mythical dragon orb, which they believe will help them in their fight against the encroaching darkness. Meanwhile, the other half of the group faces political intrigue and the threat of war in the elven lands. As the evil Dragon Highlords continue their relentless advance, the companions must overcome internal strife, treachery, and despair to reunite and fulfill their destiny. This tale of bravery, sacrifice, and the quest for hope in the face of overwhelming odds continues to captivate readers with its richly developed world and compelling character dynamics.

The 9766th greatest book of all time

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Total Points: 27

Since this book was first published in 1985, there is a penalty of 17.6%. The age adjusted score is 22.25.

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