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Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1)
Black Sun Rising - Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1
Author: C. S. Friedman
The Coldfire trilogy tells a story of discovery and battle against evil on a planet where a force of nature exists that is capable of reshaping the world in response to psychic stimulus. This terrifying force, much like magic, has the power to prey upon the human mind, drawing forth a person's worst nightmare images or most treasured dreams ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780886775278
ISBN-10: 0886775272
Publication Date: 9/1/1992
Pages: 592
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 120 ratings
Publisher: DAW
Book Type: Paperback
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Kibi avatar reviewed Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 582 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is an excellent book about the struggle between good and evil, and the compromises that fight often provokes. The book is filled with ironies, and subtleties that make it a great read.
reviewed Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great book. Could use better character developement.
reviewed Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The Cold Fire Trilogy introduces one of the most facinating antagonists in literature. Gerald Tarrant is brilliant, ruthless, and decadent - he's also over 1000 years old. How then can he elicit compassion and yes, passion from the reader? It's a testament to Friedman's writing that Tarrant is regularly voted one of the sexiest "villians" in literature.

The story itself is a rarity in fantasy. It's premise is totally original. The decendents of humans live on a planet that responds to the mind's darkest drives, resulting in a world that requires its inhabitants to develop a entire society built around taming, or at least, living with this force (the Fae).

If you want a thrilling read set in a unique world and with compelling characters, read this trilogy!
dragonqueen avatar reviewed Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 80 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A delightful blend of sci-fi with fantasy. Characters are likable even the evil Hunter. All in all a good solid fantasy read.
ExemploDucemus avatar reviewed Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Black Sun Rising kicks off this trilogy with a bang. The characters are great, and the mixed themes of theology and SciFi make this an great story until the end.
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skissman avatar reviewed Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Solid fantasy with good character development in an interesting world. Nice attention to details and realistic personalities. Looking forward to reading the rest.


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