The Second Book of Swords
Author: Fred Saberhagen
Year: 1983
Abstract:
Mark is older now, and has become a good swordsman. His friends, Ben and Barbara are back as well. This time, the
Temple of Blue has several swords stockpiled in their secret hoard. Mark and Ben run into a crazy old man who is in
search of the treasure of the Blue Temple. They all team together to go get some treasure and some swords. Dark
secrets lay in store for them in the hoard of the Blue Temple.
| Advanced Mind | |
| Exploration/Quest |  |
| Military/Fighting | |
| Horror | |
| Magic | |
| Advanced Technology | |
| Time Travel/Alternate History | |
| Science | |
| Aliens/Beasties | |
| Contemporality |
Other books in this series: Book of Swords
The First Book of Swords [1983]
The Third Book of Swords [1984]
Spectre's Review
I really liked the age progression between the first and second books. It's good to see Mark as a more mature young man,
able to use his sword without its magical powers. There's quite a bit more action in this book than the first. I liked the
magic described in the hoard of the Blue Temple. A lot of stuff went into this book, that's for sure. This whole series
should go into your permanent collection.
Spectre's Rating
Again, very good.