Queen of Storms

Book Two of the Firemane Saga

By: Raymond E. Feist

Narrated by: David Thorpe

Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga.

Hatushaly and his young wife Hava have arrived in the prosperous trading town of Beran’s Hill to restore and reopen the fire-damaged Inn of the Three Stars. They are also preparing for the popular midsummer festival, where their friends Declan and Gwen will be wed.

But Hatu and Hava are not the ordinary loving couple they appear to be. They are assassins from the mysterious island of Coaltachin, home to the powerful and lethal Nocusara, the fearsome “Hidden Warriors.” Posing as innkeepers, they are awaiting instructions from their masters in the Kingdom of Night.

Hatu conceals an even more dangerous secret. He is the last remaining member of the legendary Firemanes, the ruling family of Ithrace. Known as the Kingdom of Flames, Ithrace was one of the five greatest realms of Tembria, ruled by Hatu’s father, Stervern Langene, until he and his people were betrayed. His heir, Hatu—then a baby—was hidden among the Nocusara, who raised him to become a deadly spy.

Hatu works hard to hide his true identity from all who would seek to use or to destroy him, as fate has other plans for the noble warrior. Unexpected calamity forces him to make choices he could not have dreamed awaited him.

A series of horrific events shatters the peace of Beran’s Hill, bringing death and devastation and unleashing monstrous forces. Once more, the Greater Realms of Tembria are threatened—and nothing will ever be the same again.

The Joy your stories bring.

I've been a long time fan and when it. ame to the very end of this series I was truly giddy with joy to find it connected to Midkemia and Pug. I laughed with true glee about all of these awesome characters and really do look forward to any more coming from Mr. Feist. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories!

so ready

I am so ready for book 3 this is a fast moving quality series. the character are strong and fierce. a good read

Good pace, characters, and story

Narrator was good, hopefully he does the third book in the series.
The story has a good pace, with minimal time spent describing settings, politics, or other non vital support information for the story.
The 3-4 main characters were identifiable enough to understand their unique traits and personalities and relatable enough to want to be involved in their future.
I eagerly await Master of Furies.

Raymond Feist at his finest.

I was a little worried that no new story could live up to the Krondor saga, but I thought I would give this new one a try. I am so glad that I did.
This is, of course, the second book in the trilogy. It does a wonderful job of building on the first and setting up for the third. It is at least the same quality as the Krondor stories, but with a new world and new characters.
If you liked his other stories, you will not be disappointed with this one. If you didn’t particularly like the other stories, or got tired of them or something, give this one a try.

Good book, odd ending

As always, I enjoyed Feist's new book, but I was a little puzzled by the ending. The epilogue seemed to resolve a major plot line in a short, terse manner. Like he ran out of interest with the book and just wanted to be done.

Otherwise it was fun, exciting and had some good surprises and I enjoyed the characters.