KING OF FOXES picks up the story begun in TALON OF THE SILVER HAWK as the main character, now styling himself Talwin Hawkins, continues his work for the Conclave of Shadows, and seeks vengeance for his destroyed society.

Feist's minimal prose continues, and the weaknesses of the style becomes more evident in this second book of the series. The central concept of the story is that Talon is forced to swear allegiance to his sworn enemy in order to try and bring him down. The crisis of conscience and moral turmoil of this are a great concept, but Feist breezes through it with such speed that it loses much of it's drama. Similarly, a lengthy stretch in prison passes in such a rush, that the reader is left trying to catch up.

Despite this, the book is still quite enjoyable. Feist spins a good yarn despite the flaws, and it comes to a very satisfying conclusion. This book has settled it for me - I've got to go read the previous Midkemia books. If they are all this good, I'll be a happy reader.