Crown of Shadows

Coldfire Trilogy, Book 3

By: C. S. Friedman

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

More than a millennium after the human race forges an uneasy stalemate against the demonic human-psyche feeders known as the fae, a pain-hungry demon called Calesta declares war on all living beings.

©1995 C.S. Friedman (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Despite opposition by his Patriarch, warrior priest Damien Vryce again seeks the assistance of the immortal sorcerer Gerald Tarrant. While racing against time to prevent the enslavement of their world, the two men find themselves trapped between justice and retribution. Betrayal and loyalty assume ironic forms in this conclusion to Friedman's complex and compelling "Cold Fire Trilogy." The richly detailed setting and strong supporting characters give substance to a tale that explores the consequences of embracing evil in hopes of achieving its redemption." ( Library Journal)

An enjoyable trilogy with a satisfying ending

In a world called Erna seemingly hostile to human dreams and thoughts an unusual story draws to a close. Has the fallen prophet an vampire-like creature of the religion in the one god, the God of Earth and Erna, done enough to be redeemed out of his centuries of hunting women as prey? Will the priest Reverend Damien Canon Vrice done enough to save his friend? How will he choose between his religion and his loyalty to a very dark person?

C.S. Friedman ends a successful trilogy with a good ending. While I thought she was totally against religion - almost like Philip Pullman - she was debating the value of religion throughout the story. I found her approach interesting and refreshing.

R.C. Bray did an excellent job of reading the book. It is very much in the same line as the other two books he read in the trilogy.

If you want a relaxing well put together fantasy story, why not give this trilogy a go?

So I met an author online

Gerald Tarrant is intoxicating and complicated. Damien Vries is to Urna what Jack Reacher is to Georgia. And Kalesta? Lex Luthor would be envious.

Great 3rd installment.

A great conclusion to the trilogy. I wish however there would have been a few more books in the series.

I've Been CROWNED!

Terrific conclusion to the series!
All threads tied nicely and I believe a great resolution for each character!
As usual, Bray's narration was fantastic and every character had their own distinct voice and attitudes.
While I'm a glutton and would love more stories for these characters and within Erna, neither are required for enjoyment of this series!

Fantastic series

Loved this series when I first read and it and this narration only adds to it.