Pathfinder Tales: Master of Devils by Dave Gross

I’m really enjoying this series by Dave Gross, which started with “Prince of Wolves” and continues with “Queen of Thorns“.

In “Master of Devils“, Count Varian Jeggare, his bodyguard Radovan and Arnisant, their faithful hound, are plunged into the mysterious land of Tian Xia.

While Gross reminds us adnausium of Radovan’s “condition”, the story moves along at a good pace. The inclusion of Arnisant’s perspective is refreshing, while the glimpse into Tian Xia was informative, especially if you’re a Pathfinder Society Player or GM. I would have loved to see the grandure of real world wonders, however, such as China’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, depicted in the story. That said, if you enjoyed movies such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” or “House of Flying Daggers“, then this is the book for you. And if the Asian setting is not your thing, pick this book up for the characters, who never fail to entertain.