Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day.
Teach him to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime.
Teach him to steal, though, and he won't have to eat fish every day for the rest of his life.
The world is not a fair place, and Colm Candorly knows it. While his parents and eight sisters seem content living on a lowly cobbler's earnings, Colm can't help but feel that everyone has the right to something better. It's just a question of how far you're willing to go to get it.
In an effort to help make ends meet, Colm uses his natural gift for pickpocketing to pilfer a pile of gold from the richer residents of town, but his actions place him at the mercy of a mysterious man named Finn Argos, a gilded-toothed, smooth-tongued rogue who gives Colm a choice: He can be punished for his thievery, or can learn to put his newfound talents to even better use--to become a member of Thwodin's Legions, a guild of dungeoneers who take what they want and live as they will. Colm soon finds himself part of a family of warriors, mages, and hunters, learning to work together in their quest for endless treasure. But even as Colm hones his skills with his fellow recruits, it becomes clear that something from outside threatens the dungeoneers--and perhaps something from inside as well.
Teach him to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime.
Teach him to steal, though, and he won't have to eat fish every day for the rest of his life.
The world is not a fair place, and Colm Candorly knows it. While his parents and eight sisters seem content living on a lowly cobbler's earnings, Colm can't help but feel that everyone has the right to something better. It's just a question of how far you're willing to go to get it.
In an effort to help make ends meet, Colm uses his natural gift for pickpocketing to pilfer a pile of gold from the richer residents of town, but his actions place him at the mercy of a mysterious man named Finn Argos, a gilded-toothed, smooth-tongued rogue who gives Colm a choice: He can be punished for his thievery, or can learn to put his newfound talents to even better use--to become a member of Thwodin's Legions, a guild of dungeoneers who take what they want and live as they will. Colm soon finds himself part of a family of warriors, mages, and hunters, learning to work together in their quest for endless treasure. But even as Colm hones his skills with his fellow recruits, it becomes clear that something from outside threatens the dungeoneers--and perhaps something from inside as well.
See what others are saying about The Dungeoneers!
"In a delightful deconstruction of role-playing clichés, Anderson gives D&D-style dungeon-delving the Harry Potter approach, creating a school where promising young heroes are taught the finer tricks of the traditional fantasy smash and grab.... It’s an exciting, engaging tale that brings new life to one of the most common manifestations of the genre."
Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"Anderson's latest fantasy is an exciting examination of friendship, morality, and loyalty; readers will look forward to Colm's future exploits." School Library Journal
"Anderson mines fantasy convention for its best bits and presents them with humor and depth. Beneath the lighthearted cleverness is a thoughtful examination of loyalty, betrayal, and fairness, bolstered by lovable characters and unpredictable plotting." Booklist
"The Dungeoneers is pretty close to perfection as John David Anderson melds fantasy and role-play like scenarios into one incredible read!" The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia
"In a delightful deconstruction of role-playing clichés, Anderson gives D&D-style dungeon-delving the Harry Potter approach, creating a school where promising young heroes are taught the finer tricks of the traditional fantasy smash and grab.... It’s an exciting, engaging tale that brings new life to one of the most common manifestations of the genre."
Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"Anderson's latest fantasy is an exciting examination of friendship, morality, and loyalty; readers will look forward to Colm's future exploits." School Library Journal
"Anderson mines fantasy convention for its best bits and presents them with humor and depth. Beneath the lighthearted cleverness is a thoughtful examination of loyalty, betrayal, and fairness, bolstered by lovable characters and unpredictable plotting." Booklist
"The Dungeoneers is pretty close to perfection as John David Anderson melds fantasy and role-play like scenarios into one incredible read!" The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia
The Dungeoneers Blog Tour is over, but you can still catch up on the reviews, interviews, and guest posts below--just click on the link. Thanks again to everyone who participated!
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