11. The Guns of Avalon

by Roger Zelazny (223 pgs)

Rating: 4

With his newly restored eyesight and freedom, Corwin sets out across shadow to find Avalon. His ultimate goal, as always, is the throne at Amber and through chance he's found the only chemical compound in shadow that will allow guns to function. Of course, capturing the throne means dealing with Eric and his other siblings but having guns may give him a bit of an edge. Above and beyond the sibling rivalry something sinister is growing that threatens shadow itself.

Sequel to Nine Princes in Amber, The Guns of Avalon is the continuation of the power struggle and grand mystery. While highly enjoyable, Guns of Avalon is not as well written as the first book although it does end on a near cliff hanger.

I recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the first book.