The third book in the Latro series from science fiction and fantasy
master Gene Wolfe, Soldier of Sidon.
Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. Writing down his experiences
every day and reading his journal anew each morning gives him a
poignantly tenuous hold on himself, but his story's hold on audiences is
powerful indeed. The two previous novels, combined in Latro in the Mist
(Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete) are generally considered
classics of contemporary fantasy.
Latro now finds himself in Egypt, a land of singing girls, of spiteful
and conniving deities. Without his memory, his is unsure of everything,
except for his desire to be free of the curse that causes him to forget.
The visions Gene Wolfe conjures, of the wonders of Egypt, and of the
adventures of Latro as he and his companions journey up the great Nile
south into unknown or legendary territory, are unique and compelling.
Soldier of Sidon is a thrilling and magical fantasy novel, and yet
another masterpiece from Gene Wolfe.
