Dance of the Dead is a 1992 fantasy horror novel by Christie Golden. Set in the world of Ravenloft, it is based on the Dungeons & Dragons game.[1]

Dance of the Dead
AuthorChristie Golden
LanguageEnglish
SeriesRavenloft series
GenreFantasy novel
Published1992 (TSR, Inc.)
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback)
Preceded byKnight of the Black Rose 
Followed byHeart of Midnight 

Plot summary

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The story follows the adventures of Larisa Snowmane, a dancer who travels across the land of Ravenloft by ship.[1] The captain of the ship has evil intentions, however, and the ship comes to land at an island full of zombies.[1] Larisa, along with some of the living inhabitants of the island, must perform a magical dance called the Dance of the Dead to save herself from the captain.[1]

Reception

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Amos C. Patterson of Kliatt praised the book's story and character development, saying the novel would keep readers interested until the end.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Golden, Christie 1963–". Contemporary Authors. January 1, 2007. Archived from the original on September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  2. ^ "Kliatt 1992-11: Vol 26 Iss 7-8". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. November 1992.