Heir of Kayolin Dwarf Home, Volume Two

Dragonlance: Dwarf Home #2

by Douglas Niles

If they can stay alive long enough, they can find the way to a new future.Thorbardin remains closed against the world as two violent factions of dwarves clash in a brutal civil war. Neither side can prevail, and violence threatens destruction of the entire kingdom. Brandon Bluestone returns home to Kayolin to find himself a wanted fugitive. His nation has changed drastically since his departure. Bolstered by the courage of a beautiful dwarf priestess, he battles an ancient enemy, struggles to right a great wrong, and tries to take the only step that allows for a peaceful and prosperous future for all the dwarves of Krynn. And with the fate of two nations hanging in the balance, it falls to the lowest of the low to put the wheels of history in motion.

Genres: Dragonlance, Fantasy, Dungeons and Dragons, Fiction

Unknown Binding

First published October 7, 2008

About the author

Douglas Niles is a fantasy author and game designer. Niles was one of the creators of the Dragonlance world and the author of the first three Forgotten Realms novels, and the Top Secret S/I espionage role-playing game. He currently resides in Delavan, Wisconsin with his wife, Christine, and two Bouviets, Reggie and Stella. He enjoys playing his guitar, cooking, and visiting with family.

Reviews

[Jim C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actual rating is 3.5 stars.

This is the second book of a trilogy and I strongly recommend reading the first book. This is part of the Dragonlance universe. This book continues the story of the civil war that is taking place in the dwarf kingdom. It also continues the story of Brandon and his story of clearing his name and seeking revenge for the murder of his brother.

This is definitely a step up from the first novel. I believe this is the case because we get a clearer picture of where the author is going with his in house dwarf fighting. In the first novel it seemed like dwarves were fighting each other because that's what they do. In this one, it is clearly defined the reason behind it. I have said this before in other reviews and I will say this again. Douglas Niles can write a battle scene and he proves it again in this novel. I also thought that there was a stronger connection to the characters in this book over the previous one and this helped out my enjoyment of this novel. I loved the ending as we finally get to see in the intersection between the two stories.

If this trilogy continues the pattern of improving with each book I look forward to the final book. I believe the final book will be intense as the author has set up for some major battles that include dwarves, magical items from gods, and dragons. What else can a reader ask for?

[Konrad Joseph · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow. Having read thru the entire series thus far, i was interested to see what happens right before the series suddenly fell apart.
Now I know why. Bland, formulaic and lacklustre much as I would also write because I hate my job. I feel Wizards is the reason, rather than the writer.

Nevertheless, this is a bad book.

[E J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silly and bland, but very readable.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I just finished the second book the Dwarf Home trilogy, The Heir of Kayolin. Yet again, Douglas Niles has proven he can keep track of all the different threads he has going, weaving them intricately into his larger story. My only complaints are that we didn’t see enough of Tarn Bellowgranite and that sometimes the characters would discuss the potential for some danger or problem and then be shocked when said problem occurred only pages later. But overall, I thought the civil war in Thorbardin was done well, and I’m glad we got to return to Kayolin and explore that realm some more.

[Ægir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ágætis hressleiki í þessari, sérstaklega þegar verið er að lýsa Kayolin, en því dvergríki hefur lítið farið fyrir í Dragonlance literatúrnum. Stíll Niles er allt í lagi, enda hefur hann góð tök á sögu heimsins.

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good times in dwarfland. Decent story. =)