Raymond E Feist finishes off his Fireman Saga with another typically gritty but accessible addition to his staggering body of work that is interwoven with expert character development, story depth and pacing. ‘Master Of Furies’ signifies an impressive return to form with a satisfying conclusion to a series that should solidify Feist as one of the genres most able champions. Feist is able to draw you in with the easy-writing style that is his trademark and get you invested in his characters and the sprawling adventure they find themselves on. I began the Firemane saga, in honesty, out of loyalty to a writer whose ‘Riftwar saga’ books have been a most welcome companion to me since I was a child and I became equally enamoured with the new world we find ourselves in. If you’re familiar with his work and are looking for some pure escapism then you can do far worse than this new trilogy and if you have never picked up a Feist book before then you are in for an easily digestible, comfortable but riveting new world and adventure.

The epic final part of an epic fantasy series. Fast paced, gripping, and with a lot of surprises.
The author is an excellent storyteller and I liked how he developed the plot.
It was good to catch up with the characters and travel to this world.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

My goodness I did not see that ending!

I haven’t read a Feist in many years so when I was granted a wish and received this copy, I eagerly read the series back to back.

There are some fabulous characters within and I appreciated how they grew, Hava is definitely a favourite. When I grow up I’m so going to be her.

If you’ve read books 1 & 2, then you’ll be pleased to know that we finally learn about the magic, although this didn’t seem as gripping as the rest of the book. For instance, Declan had a great story arc as did Hava; Hatu studied…

There is an awesome epilogue and potentially more spin off opportunities.

Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollinsUK for providing this ARC in return for an honest review.

Wow, what a treat for Feist fans!
This is one of the hardest reviews that I have written because the point that sold the story is something I can't talk about, I can't spoil it for you. This "thing" that happened had me yelling out loud, and I am genuinely not one to do that.
So do I recommend this book? Absolutely!

Amazon review submitted.

What a fantastic conclusion to this series, with a surprise ending which I didn’t see coming but loved.

Highly recommended to all my Goodreads friends who read fantasy.

I really loved King of Ashes and Queen of Storms and was so excited when my wish for this book was granted by the publisher. I’m a long time fan of Raymond Feist and couldn’t wait to see how this new trilogy concluded.
This is the third book in the Firemane trilogy and picks up pretty much where the second book ended. Smith’s apprentice turned mercenary Declan, is on a mission to a far flung island to bring back some of the sand that will let him and the master smith forge swords that will cut through the enemy’s armour, Hava is using her new ships to sail between lands to seek information about where these invaders came from and Hatu is hidden away on Sanctuary trying to learn more about his magic.
Sadly though, this book didn’t live up to my expectations. The parallels with Feist’s previous novels were already apparent in Queen of Storms. Declan’s resemblance to Erik von Darkmoor was clear and the destruction of cities was familiar to any lovers of the city of Krondor. However, in this third book, the parallels became much more obvious. I smiled at the first appearance of the orange in the library but the alarm bells began ringing at the appearance of Nathan while Declan’s transformation into a capable leader of men echoes Erik’s rise completely. I loved the early Midkemia books but felt that the Riftwar Saga went on for at least 5 books too many and I was disappointed to find that after such high expectations, this latest book appears to be just another instalment in the same story. The epilogue just made me cross.
There is a great deal to love in this book and the whole series. The world building is brilliant. Feist really transports the reader to the worlds of his imagination whether that it is a destroyed city or a remote island r The trouble is that any long time readers of his will have read it all before. I loved the character of Hava and her part of the story felt the freshest to me. She is brave and intelligent and her growing doubts about her relationship with Hatu felt very real.
If you are new to Raymond Feist’s work, then this trilogy will be a great spring board into his previous work. If however, you are familiar with the previous novels then I really don’t think that this latest book contains anything new.
I am hugely grateful to Net Galley and Harper Collins for granting my request and wish that my review had been more positive.

War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith. Hollow of heart, his hopes burned to ashes, Declan swears to track down and destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dumarch, whose family was massacred as they fled the capital.
 
Meanwhile Hava, whose gift for piracy has seen her acquire the treasure ship Borzon's Black Wake and the swift Azhante sailing vessel, Queen of Storms, and won her the name of 'the Sea Demon', is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes.
 
Her husband, Hatushaly, the last remaining member of the ruling family of Ithrace, the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control the magical powers he has inherited. He is able now to visualise and even travel among the filaments of energies that power all existence: the furies. But will he be able to channel his magic in time to combat the deepest, darkest threat the world of Garn has ever faced?

I’ve been waiting for this book! “Master of Furies” by Raymond E Feist is the third book in his compelling ‘The Firemane Saga’ and is a stunning conclusion to the series. Feist is a hidden gem amongst the many high fantasy authors that are around today and one definitely worth reading. Beautifully written, it is so easy to get caught up in this fantastical journey and lose yourself within it. Perfect for an escape from reality with a plot full of betrayal and wonderful characters. I’m not sure if Feist plans to continue this series but regardless of what he comes up with next, I’ll definitely be reading it. I would highly recommend this book to fans of high fantasy, especially if you have read the first two books in the series.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an unbiased review.