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The Rite is the second novel in Richard Lee Byers’ new trilogy, a continuation of the epic narrative begun in R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen. Set in the Forgotten Realms, the book delves into ancient dragon culture and the mysteries surrounding their rites and power. Byers, who has penned multiple Forgotten Realms titles such as The Shattered Mask and The Black Bouquet, leads the entire series.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Richard Lee Byers
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