R. A. SALVATORE is one of fantasy's most popular authors, with his books frequently appearing on the New York Times bestseller list and more than 10 million copies of his books sold. He is the author of The Bear, The Dame, The Ancient, and The Highwayman as well as Gauntlgrym; The Legend of Drizzt books, including the Dark Elf Trilogy--Homeland, Exile, and Sojourn--and the Demon Wars series, among many others. He lives in Massachusetts.
Praise for The Ancient ""Fans of martial fantasy should enjoy his vivid depictions of combat."" --Library Journal In Praise of The Highwayman ""[A] swift-moving tale of sword and sorcery....Fans of Salvatore's unadorned approach and broad caricatures of archetypal figures should be pleased with this carnival of treachery and medieval feudalism."" --Publishers Weekly ""[Salvatore] thrusts his avenger into a story pleasingly plump with action, adventure, danger, and, most admirably, great tenderness."" --SF Site Vast fun....ninja and samurai fans will get a chuckle recognizing the source of some plot elements. --Booklist