Cook - Shadows Linger review

This is the second volume of the Black Company. Years after dealing a crushing blow to the Rebel, the Black Company is still employed by the ancient evil known as The Lady. Lately, they've been doing small jobs and laying ambushes for the remnants of the Rebel. The Company has gotten weary, knowing they're fighting for the wrong side but committed to fulfilling their contract. In this installment, they're summoned to a faraway city to help deal with something very strange going on. It turns out that they're pitted against the Lady's ancient husband, the long-imprisoned sorcerer known as The Dominator.

Shadows Linger is a solid installment in the Black Company series. The overall tale progresses pretty quickly with some interesting character development. Also, the relationship of the Black Company with the Lady and the Taken evolves quite interestingly.


/ [Viking]

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