TSR Best D&D Novels

[Weiley31]

No War of the Spider Queen?

 

[Bedrockgames]

I know this is a big ask, since in the 90s there were so many of them. And I'm sure some folks will probably think, "they are all mediocre are best". That's great, but it doesn't help me.

Of the novels based on D&D settings (Dragonlance, FR, Greyhawk, Dark Sun, Ravenloft, Ebberon, etc), what would you consider your standouts?

The Dragonlance Chronicles and the Icewind Dale Trilogy (followed by the Drizz't Homeland) series get all the attention. Others?

For me the Knight of the Black Rose was the one that always stood out. It has been a while since I read it, but I remember it being great and having a large impact on my gaming tastes.

 

[Sacrosanct]

The Knight of the Black Rose has come up a lot. I just finished it a month or so ago.

Ah, a story about two brooding self-absorbed goths who both think a woman is for owning trying to out-brood and out-goth each other. (which fit in perfect for the time it was written)

I kid. Sorta. I found it an enjoyable read, and Jim Lowder is a pretty good human, so not gonna knock it.

 

[Zardnaar]

No War of the Spider Queen?

Think I mentioned it

 

[Legatus Legionis]

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[KahlessNestor]

Oh. I did enjoy Gauntlegrym in the Drizzt trilogy. I will never forget the Death of Bruenor. That is the way a dwarf should go.

 

[Weiley31]

Think I mentioned it

I didn't see it listed in your post unless the author you mentioned wrote it. I actually can't remember who wrote it lol.

 

[Zardnaar]

I didn't see it listed in your post unless the author you mentioned wrote it. I actually can't remember who wrote it lol.

I used WotSQ second post from bottom page one. Not clear though.

 

[Weiley31]

I used WotSQ second post from bottom page one. Not clear though.

Hey it happens.

 

[Helldritch]

For me the first 6 Dragonlance novels, the first 6 books of RA Salvatore, the I Strahd, The knight of the Black rose, the Legend of Huma and the Moonshae trilogy are the best the D&D books offered us. The trilogie of the horse lords (Tuigan invasion) was solid but could be a though read. The Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure bonds and their follow up were good but they lacked an easiness in reading that could stop casual readers. The same goes with War of the Spider Queen.

There were no truly bad books but a lot were not a read I would recommend to someone that is not an astute follower of the D&D brand. Heck, even Drizzt got tiresome for me around Starless night and the whole king Obdoul storyline. Too much of a food thing can sometimes spoil the broth...