Deathgate Cycle
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The Deathgate Cycle was our most ambitious project … and one of the best received.
“An assassin and the royal child he has been hired to kill form an unlikely and unstable alliance as the plots of human sorcerers, elven pirates, and dwarf revolutionaries threaten to overwhelm the airborne kingdoms of Arianus. Long-time collaborators Weis and Hickman (“The Darksword” trilogy; “The Rose of the Prophet” trilogy) have embarked on their most ambitious project to date in this first of a projected seven-volume cycle. The authors’ combined talents for innovative world-building and sympathetic characterizations find ample outlet in this epic fantasy.” –Library Journal.
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This is by far my favorite book series. A friend introduced me to the first book and I devoured it. I quickly found books 2, 3 and 4, but was sorely disappointed when I had to wait for the last 3. I put on my patient hat and waited. I got so excited about the last 3, that i bought them all in hardcover (which I NEVER do) and again, devoured each when they came out.
The whole series was wonderfully crafted: The characters, the story, the world(s).
If you haven’t read this series, get off your but and read it. You won’t be disappointed.
My brother bought the first book long time ago before I started this series. I found the first book and read it in a few days and loved it! Then I got the rest of them and by now I read them about 3 or 4 times at least. I love them and I will never sell or trash them. Great job Hickman
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I also found this website while I was looking for new books to buy and I wondered if Tracy Hickman has any other books and I just found out he has many other series ! Lol.
Dragon Wing was given to me as a Christmas present in 1990 when I was 17. It was the first fantasy novel I had ever read. Haplo with his intriging dark demeanor, the bumbling and endearing Alfred (I just knew there was something about him) drew me in to their world and are dear old friends to me now. I’ve gone on to read hundreds of fantasy novels and found enduring characters I’m always eager to read more of, but none so much as these two.
Spoiler Alert!! Tracy, it’s been over 15 years since since you locked them in the Nexus. Truly, the Death Gate Cycle books are my favorite series of all time. I don’t want to grow old and die never knowing what happened. I’m begging you, Finish it.
I must also agree, this series is definitely my favorite to date. I read Deathgate probably 10 years ago during my K-12 school days and it has stuck with me. I would like to note, however that the PC game was incredibly disappointing. When my team of elite gamelords finally forms I’ll certainly be thinking about the ramifications of a modern day interpretation…
The BEST fantasy novel right to lord of the rings!
I read all books in my childhood and they are all realy fantastic.
But I cant find any in german
I would ask Peter Jackson to make 7 movies out of it.
I would watch everyone and buy all Bluerays
Dear Mr. Hickman
I seek one pencil drawing of the dragonform of Alfred.That is my wish for a tattoe on my body.Do you have this particular drawing ?
Regards micha
Michael … I don’t have a drawing of the dragonform for Alfred. I can best suggest that you are the best person to find the image that strikes you as this form. Best of luck to you.
Having read most of the Dragonlance novels, I was intrigued to try and read the first parts of the Deathgate Cycle. I didn’t understand much, though – events happened very quickly and I quit reading them. Well, that was back when I was 12, the books were in english and my native language is danish.
Half a year ago (age 30), I bought the first volumes at the Kindle Store, because I remembered something about a maze and a dancing guy with glowing tattoos…
Wow! I’m very happy I returned – now far better at understanding english, the experience was a totally new one. Actually, I couldn’t recognize the books – except for the theme which I vaguely remembered.
I read the entire Deathgate Cycle in approximately two weeks, to give myself more time to enjoy reading them, and really take it all in.
The controverse thing for me is; I would like to read more about the world and characters. On the other hand – you end the 7th volume as complete as can be, very well rounded story and the character development is also complete in my humble opinion…
Big praises for this work – which to me, is just as dear as the fabled and much beloved DL Chronicles and Legends
Mr. Hickman,
It took him a while to pick up the first book, but he’s already on Serpent Mage within a few days!
I have recently converted my boyfriend successfully!
Now that fantasy stories such as Harry Potter and Narnia are in movies, what do you think about approaching a set of Death Gate films?
Our technology and imaginations are at their soaring points for fantasy creations. It has always been a dream to see the characters in full beautiful form.
Loyal Reader Always,
Christina
umm i hope i do not offend with this question? but i read these sometime ago and i cant really remember but i think in the seventh book there was a point where haplo lifted his shirt and alfred blushed looking away. i was wondering is alfred gay? or rather does he feel for haplo? in no way would this effect my opinion negatively on the contrary it would make it better for me. but i was just wondering and would like to know if it is so or if it was just a little quirk?
great book i enjoyed thoroughly
thanks,
nathan