Highlander(tm): White Silence

This is a tie-in novel to the HIGHLANDER television series and features characters from that show. The novel begins in San Francisco of the late 1800's, just after the end of the events described in the episode 'Double Eagle', Amanda has won a saloon from another Immortal and is running it, MacLeod is spending some time with her when Hugh Fitzcairn arrives with his student, a young Immortal Irishman named Danny. News of the Alaskan gold strike has just reached San Francisco and soon the three Immortal men have joined the rush. The novel describes the journey the three took to reach the gold fields and then their desparate efforts to reach shelter from the brutal Alaskan winter. This is an unusual Highlander story in that the conflict here is not Immortal vs. Immortal but instead man against nature and himself. It is also unusual for a tie-in novel in that this one would appeal not just to a dedicated fan but to anyone who had even a casual familiarity with the series, in fact, it could be enjoyed by some one who had never seen either the series or movies. The descriptions of the Gold Rush, including the historical figures that are depicted are both accurate and compelling, giving the reader a true sense of the conditions and events of the time, making this one of the best tie-in novels I have ever read.

I'AM A DEVOTED HIGHLANDER FAN AND I LOVE CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT VERY MUCH AS CONNER MACLEOD,I THINK THE BOOKS ARE A GREAT EXCAPE FOR ANY ONE AS FOR ME A BORED HOUSE WIFE DUNCAN & CONNER ARE MY HERO'S AND IF ANY OTHER FANS OF HIGHLANDER READS THIS I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU... I RECENTLY RECEIVED TODAY MY 1ST HIGHLANDER BOOK CALLED ELEMENT OF FIRE SO FAR THIS BOOK EXPLAINS HOW DUNCAN MET CONNER AND BECAME DUNCANS TEACHER AND FRIEND AND BROTHER,SINCERELY CONNER'S LOVE AKA ALMA.

"White Silence" is a stand-alone novel featuring many beloved characters from the _Highlander_ milieu. In this tale, Duncan and Fitz go to the Yukon in search of gold. Surrounded by actual historical personalities, including the publisher of the Seattle newspaper, they experience many adventures (including an avalanche). Long-time fans of the series will recognize the events leading up to the Yukon trek as those in the "Double Eagle" episode. Like the other stand-alone _Highlander_tales, this one is an entertaining read and well worth a look.

It is one of my favorite Highlander novels. I'm not sure if it does have historical facts but the story about Fitz and Mac is good. It seems the author is able to capture Mac's and Fitz's character personalities and write details that reflect on their relationship perfectly. Some of the quotes in this book are touching.

"White Silence" is one of the best of the Highlander book series so far. This story will especially appeal to anyone who likes the character of Fitzhugh (played on the TV series by Roger Daltry). The storyline is an exciting one, set in the wilds of Northwestern North America during the gold rush, and takes everyone through some very cold, harsh country. My recommendation is that this book be read somewhere warm--the writing is so well-done you'll be freezing by the end!