Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Discussion Forums - Fantasy

Topic: Can't remember the name of the book series or author

Club rule - Please, if you cannot be courteous and respectful, do not post in this forum.
  Unlock Forum posting with Annual Membership.
Generic Profile avatar
Subject: Can't remember the name of the book series or author
Date Posted: 11/6/2008 12:45 PM ET
Member Since: 9/18/2008
Posts: 2
Back To Top

Please help me! I basically remember a plot about a misplaced man from earth ending up as a swordsman. There are differing levels of skill all the way to the 7th level. This is for the entire world. there are levels of priests, swordsmen, etc. There is also a river that plays a major role in the series. What is the name?!?!?!?!



Last Edited on: 11/6/08 1:50 PM ET - Total times edited: 1
endoux avatar
Date Posted: 11/6/2008 6:04 PM ET
Member Since: 5/23/2005
Posts: 6,143
Back To Top

Could it be The Reluctant Swordsman by Dave Duncan? http://www.amazon.com/Reluctant-Swordsman-Seventh-Book/dp/0345352912

I haven't read it, but that's what I found when I searched around for your description.

ETA:  One of the reviews says this: "The hero is a 7th level swordsman who picks up a 7th level priest as a travelling companion."



Last Edited on: 11/6/08 6:06 PM ET - Total times edited: 1
gremlin avatar
Friend of PBS-Silver medal
Date Posted: 11/7/2008 2:56 AM ET
Member Since: 1/19/2008
Posts: 15,062
Back To Top

Could it be The Reluctant Swordsman by Dave Duncan?

i agree it sounds like that one, and i've read that series.

dragonbaby avatar
Date Posted: 11/7/2008 1:06 PM ET
Member Since: 4/2/2006
Posts: 1,443
Back To Top

Yeah, that is that series and Im 99% sure he even had the number of levels correct too.

Generic Profile avatar
Date Posted: 11/7/2008 2:37 PM ET
Member Since: 9/18/2008
Posts: 2
Back To Top

Thanks guys! That is it. I was just dtawing a complete blank yesterday.