fantasy novel
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Forgotten Realms
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fictional universe
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. It is the first novel in "The Rogues" series.
Plot summary
A young street performer is drawn into a twisting plot of double-crossings and betrayals, at the center of which is the artifact of great power known as the Alabaster Staff.
Reception
In a moderately positive review, critic
Don D'Ammassa
Donald Eugene D'Ammassa (born April 24, 1946) is an American fantasy, science fiction and horror critic and author.D'Ammassa, Don (January 2004). "Twilight Falling/The Alabaster Staff", ''
Chronicle
A chronicle (, from Greek ''chroniká'', from , ''chrónos'' – "time") is a historical account of events arranged in chronological order, as in a timeline. Typically, equal weight is given for historically important events and local events ...
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Publication history
*2003, USA, Wizards of the Coast , Pub date 1 July 2003, Paperback.