'Elsewhere' in the series 'Darwath' by Barbara Hambly is a novelette that continues the adventures of Gil Patterson and Rudy Solis in the medieval, post-apocalyptic world of Darwath. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of people in the transporter room of the Keep of Dare, including wizard Ingold and Gil. As Rudy investigates this vanishing, he also contends with a plague of deadly ghosts haunting the keep, creating a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere within the citadel.
The writing style of Barbara Hambly in 'Elsewhere' masterfully creates a creepy and mysterious ambiance, blending elements of fantasy, danger, and world-building. The story unfolds with red herrings, a rushed yet anti-climactic ending, and a focus on character development, especially of the main four characters - Ingold, Gil, Rudy, and Minalde. The narrative delves into the struggles of the survivors within the Keep of Dare as they face a deteriorating world, scarcity of resources, and the haunting presence of otherworldly ghosts.
From The Publisher:
A novelette of 15,000 words, sequel to Hambly's Darwath series. The builders of the ancient Keep of Dare communicated with other Keeps via a transporter - whose instruction manual unfortunately did not survive the centuries. Thus, Archmage Ingold Inglorion - the only trained wizard in the Keep - and his warrior-woman partner Gil Patterson of California find themselves in what they suspect is an unknown world, with no idea how to return home, while an army of deadly ghosts starts to appear within the Keep itself.
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