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Shadows Linger (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #2)

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Fantasy Fiction Books Science Science Fiction

by Glen Cook

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4.15 (11K ratings)
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Shadows Linger by Glen Cook holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 1984.

About Shadows Linger

Mercenary soldiers in the service of the Lady, the Black Company stands against the rebels of the White Rose. They are tough men, proud of honoring their contracts. The Lady is evil, but so, too, are those who falsely profess to follow the White Rose, reincarnation of a centuries-dead heroine. Yet now some of the Company have discovered that the mute girl they rescued and sheltered is truly the White Rose reborn. Now there may be a path to the light, even for such as they. If they can survive it.

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Author Glen Cook
Published 1984
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Books, Science, Science Fiction
Average Rating 4.15 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,975

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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11K ratings
With a rating of 4.15, Shadows Linger is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.15
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shadows Linger?

Shadows Linger is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Books, Science. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shadows Linger worth reading?

Based on 11K reader ratings, Shadows Linger has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

Who wrote Shadows Linger?

Shadows Linger was written by Glen Cook. It was first published in 1984.

What is the ISBN for Shadows Linger?

The ISBN-13 for Shadows Linger is 9780812508420.0.

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