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.
 Shadows of Sanctuary (Original Printing) | |
| Editor | Robert Asprin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | 1981 |
| Publication place | United States |
Contents
edit"Introduction" by Robert Lynn Asprin
"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
editGreg 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."[1]
Reviews
edit- 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
edit- ^ Costikyan, Greg (January 1982). "Books". Ares Magazine (12). Simulations Publications, Inc.: 26.