Immortalis

The beginning of the book was obviously build up for the end of the DemonWar, but gave you a sense of who the characters where, and brought back some old characters as well. All your great heroes are in this book (that are still alive of course), so there isn't any excuse not to read it.I believe that the fast pace action and build up finally exploded in the last 48 pages. It was amazing, I continued reading and getting close to the end going "um, how can Salvatore wrap this up in 48 pages?" and believe it or not he did it. Without giving away anything I will describe it like this:"Imagine taking all the greatest heros of two wars, two generations, many powerful novels, and combining them into a tragic explosive conflict within only 48 pages of text"Its intense. I was up till 3am "just finishing the last 30 pages." As the end gets closer I continue to ask myself "Ok, now who's going to die?" You never want to see a great Hero die, but with as many characters in a book its hard to keep them all alive without the reader starting to disbelieve :)Expect to say goodbye to some, and hello to others. Salvatore seems to make sure this war is really wrapped up this time.However, the classic salvatore move is pulled.... leave out vital information when you finally hit that last page. Asking what happens to [n] people? Where does [y] go after that occurs? Could [z] become who they have always wanted to be? I have a feeling Salvatore left some room for growth with some of the characters to fit them into their own advantures. Time will tell.

RA Salvatore is a master writer at the top of his game with the release of the final chapter in the Demon Wars Saga. Immortalis is lush, cathartic, and wonderfully paced. Mr. Salvatore has outdone himself yet again in producing a story that grips the reader until the final climactic end. The entire story is fantastic, but this closing book brings the entire cast together and does it so well you will finish the book begging for more. Thank you again for a wonderful trip to the world of Corona Mr. Salvatore. Hopefully it will not be this readers last chance to visit.

Truly a wonderful conclusion to the series. Salvatore again proves that his writing is very fluid and easier to absorb than other writers. Not since the ending of Halfling's Gem have I so anticipated the final battle sequences. All the characters from the previous books are brought together in a spectacular conclusion. My only critique is that with so many powerful participants involved, the ending fight seemed toned down and the one meet up I most wanted to see never happens. Still, I loved the book and hope Salvatore's next creation is as well thought out and with the same care.

After reading the entire Demon Wars series beginning with The Demon Awakens, It was indeed hard for me to believe that Immortalis would live up to its expectations. I was wrong. The final chapter of the Demon Wars Saga is by far the best and may be one of the greatest books I have ever read. You won't be able to stop reading as you go through the many twists and turns the novel has. Once again, Salvatore showcases his amazing battle choreography skills including some amazing swordplay skills. In Immortalis, all the protagonists from each book are united together for one epic conclusion and an ending to great for words.

This book is maybe the best I have read of R.A. Salvatore (with the possible the exception of Mortalis). To me Immortalis combines all of the best qualities of the Demonwars series into one exceptional package. The politcal intrigue of Honce-the-Bear from Ascendence, the spiritual side of the world of Corona from Mortalis, and the exotic setting of Transendence. Because of this fitting conclusion to the amazing Demonwars series, it makes me rank this series up there with A Song Of Ice and Fire and the first few Wheel of Time books (the last 7 or so were horrible). Buy this book, though be warned: to get the full (amazing) experience, start from the beginning with The Demon Awakens and read all 7 books. It is well worth your time!