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 R. A. Salvatore An enthralling epic adventure story, it introduces memorable characters and an intricate scheme of magic the readers won't soon forget. --Terry Brooks, on The Demon Awakens R. A. Salvatore at his best--and even better. --New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole, on Mortalis As R. A. Salvatore continues to build his detailed and complex history, his readership is sure to build as well. --New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, on Ascendance Outstanding . . . [Transcendance has] a first-rate female high-fantasy protagonist. --Booklist A new classic! Wonderfully told! Fans will love it! --Troy Denning, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Crucible, on The Demon Awakens Absorbing . . . one of the finest books yet in Salvatore's prolific career. --Publishers Weekly, on The Demon Spirit Fans of martial fantasy should enjoy his vivid depictions of combat. --Library Journal, on The Ancient [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, on The Highwayman [Salvatore] thrusts his avenger into a story pleasingly plump with action, adventure, danger, and, most admirably, great tenderness. --SF Site, on The Highwayman Vast fun....ninja and samurai fans will get a chuckle recognizing the source of some plot elements. --Booklist, The Highwayman