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Shadows of Sanctuary
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Wikipedia article
'Shadows of Sanctuary' is a short story collection edited by Robert Lynn Asprin and published in 1981. It is the third in the 'Thieves' World' anthology series.
Contents
"Introduction" by Robert Lynn Asprin
:Hakiem the storyteller witnesses the return of One-Thumb to The Vulgar Unicorn.
"Looking for Satan" by Vonda N. McIntyre
:Lythande aids a group of travelers to free their enslaved friend, a winged man from the North.
"Ischade" by C.J. Cherryh
:Hanse is recruited by shape-shifting wizard Enos Yorl to spy on Ischade, a dangerous magic wielder newly-arrived in Sanctuary.
"A Gift in Parting" by Robert Lynn Asprin
:Young Hort helps his fisherman father capture a monster terrorizing the docks of Sanctuary.
"The Vivisectionist" by Andrew J. Offutt
:At the request of Prince Kadakithis, Hanse attempts to rescue Tempus from his tortured imprisonment by Kurd the vivisectionist.
"The Rhinoceros and the Unicorn" by Diana L. Paxson
:In exchange for his portrait of Jarveena, out of work painter Lalo receives a gift from Enas Yorl: the power to paint the souls of his subjects.
"Then Azyuna Danced" by Lynn Abbey
:Tempus and Prince Kadakithis join to disrupt the devious plans of High Priest Molin Torchholder during a ritual for the god Vashanka.
"A Man and His God" by Janet Morris
:Aided by Hanse and the Stepson Abarsis, Tempus exacts revenge on his adversaries, frees his sister Cime from imprisonment, and reconciles his role as Vashanka's servant.
Essay: "Things the Editor Never Told Me" by Lynn Abbey
Reception
Greg Costikyan reviewed 'Shadows of Sanctuary' in 'Ares Magazine' #12 and commented that "In 'Shadows', Sanctuary becomes even more fully described; it is rapidly turning into one of the most depraved and violent cities in fantasy fiction. If you enjoy a dash of blood-encrusted evil with your heroic fantasy, 'Shadows' will prove fun."
Reviews
*Review by Roger C. Schlobin (1982) in Fantasy Newsletter, #44 January 1982
*Review by Tom Easton (1982) in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, June 1982
References
Category:1981 novels
Category:Thieves' World
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