The Rage (Forgotten Realms: The Year of the Rogue Dragons, Book 1)

well, first off i havent read in some time so when i thought it was time to pick up a book, i decided to go with this one, and, to my surprise, it was one amazing book! the story line is fantastic, as well as the characters. The dragons could have used a little more attention as to backround info, but the other characters (such as a certin black winged elf...hopfully more of him after the trilogy?)and a half golem who kicks some serious butt. The cast of other characters that are portrayed in this novel are also great! excellent book, i recommend to all who love dragons!

As a Player and DM I love that there is finally a current series where the protagonists aren't invincible juggernaughts. My main complaint with many of the current Dungeons and Dragons novels is that the heros never (really) tire and only lose or die when dramatically appropriate. In contrast, while reading this book you can imagine the author rolling the dice as he writes. Rather than finding excuses for his characters to be invincible in the face of godlike foes, he builds appropriate "encounters" and if overmatched they have to find another way to deal with a situation. I don't want to make it sound like this book is just a very thorough campaign narration; it is certainly enjoyable to non-players as a dramatic piece. I just wanted to express how this novel is a great read for new players and old alike in reminding us how good a quality campaign can feel. Very refreshing.

This book was very good. Byers is an excellent author. I couldn't keep my hands off this book. This book by far is my favotite of all time!(At least until I get The Rage 2!)

Woot! Another excellent series in the making and who better to tell it than Richard Lee Byers. The story is heavly submerged in the deeps of dragon lore and war, as the title suggests. However, this book really is non-stop action packed about dragons.From the very begininng you are confronted with the most gruesome and graphical dragon encounter I have yet to read. Imagine watching your mother being picked and chewed by a dragon while you watch a few inches away by her side...like I said thats only the begininng!And oh yes the major flaw with this book is the next one is slated to drop in 2005 and the third 2006! AAGGRR! :)