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| Author | Richard Lee Byers |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 2001 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-7869-1862-1 (first edition) 978-0-7869-4266-4 (reprint) |
| Preceded by | Shadow's Witness |
| Followed by | Black Wolf |
The Shattered Mask is a fantasy novel by Richard Lee Byers, set in the world of the Forgotten Realms, and based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It was published in paperback in June 2001, with a paperback reissue in July 2007.
Plot summary
The Shattered Mask is a novel in which the matriarch of a Sembian family swears revenge for a murder in her family, while a power-hungry wizard uses his ability to alter reality for murder and destruction.
Reception
In a positive review, critic Don D'Ammassa wrote, "Unlike many of the books set in this universe, this new one takes great pains to develop the characters".
References
- D'Ammassa, Don (September 2001). "The Shattered Mask", Science Fiction Chronicle 22 (9): 44.