This author delves into profound questions of human existence and complex interpersonal relationships. Her style is characterized by rich language and keen psychological insight into her characters, offering readers an engaging and thought-provoking literary experience. Through her narratives, she explores themes of identity, memory, and the impact of the past on the present.
In the Kingdom of Talodiac, King Edwild enjoys a prosperous reign, bolstered by the recent birth of a son and heir with his young Queen, Thalia. However, beneath the surface of this idyllic setting, challenges may arise that threaten their happiness and stability. The story hints at potential conflicts and the complexities of royal life, setting the stage for intrigue and adventure in a seemingly perfect kingdom.
The third book in a new epic fantasy trilogy from Glenda Larke, author of the Stormlord series - full of scheming, spying, action and adventure
The second book in a new epic fantasy trilogy from Glenda Larke, author of the Stormlord series - full of scheming, spying, action and adventure
The start of a brand new epic fantasy trilogy from Glenda Larke, author of the Stormlord series - full of scheming, spying, action and adventure. Shortlisted for the Aurealis Award and the Ditmar Award for Fantasy.
Ligea's son, Arrant, leaves Tyrans for Kardiastan to take his place as Mirager-heir, while Ligea prepares to halt an insurrection. But Arrant's skills as a Magoroth are dangerously inconsistent, and his father, Temellin, finds it difficult to communicate with this secretive young man he barely knows.Arrant's singular ability to communicate with his half-brother, Tarran - a part of the collective mind known as the Mirage Makers - leads them both towards the possibility of a tragic clash with the encroaching Ravage.As Arrant's enemies among the Magoroth plot to ruin his family and his future as heir, he begins to realise there is a greater mystery to solve if he is to prevail.
Ligea Gayed has been lied to once too often. Now she has turned against her former employer, the secretive Brotherhood of the Tyrans Empire, and must evade Favonius and his Jackals while also recruiting others to fight with her.Yet, despite her best efforts, a rebellion is hard to come by. Except within her own family, of course. Ligea's son, Arrant, is prey to feelings of inadequacy, and is angry about his mother's relationship with a man who is not his father. Unable to accept what is happening to him, he becomes susceptible to the blandishments of his mother's enemies. Worse still, in the middle of a war he is a Magoroth unable to control or use his power in a constructive way.In seeking to punish Ligea for her relationship with Brand, Arrant and those around him might well lose everything . . .
The Exaltarch rules the Tyranian Empire through force and a network of spies known as the Brotherhood. In Kardiastan, Tyrans has forced out the Magor ruling class and imposed their own leaders.Ligea Gayed, one of the top agents of the Brotherhood, is ordered to find a Kardiastan rebel leader and bring him to justice. A straightforward enough assignment for her, but all Ligea finds is mystery upon mystery. The rebels seem able to come and go at will and any attempt to pursue them across the desert ends in disaster.Ligea has to face her own demons and her own violent past to discover the secrets of Kardiastan…2006 Aurealis Awards for Fantasy and Science FictionFinalist - Best Fantasy Novel
Der Dunkelmagier Morthred ist tot, aber nicht besiegt. Die junge Zauberin Flamme erliegt noch immer dem Einfluss seiner schwarzen Magie und ist entschlossen, Morthreds Erben zur Welt zu bringen. Sollte dieses Kind geboren werden und zur vollen Macht heranwachsen, könnte nichts mehr die Herrschaft der Dunkelmagie verhindern. Doch Flammes Freunde, die Kriegerin Glut Halbblut und der Heiler Kelwyn Gilfeder, haben die Zauberin noch nicht aufgegeben. Denn nur mit Flammes Unterstützung können sie Morthreds letzten Plan noch vereiteln.
Gilfeder ist ein Heiler - und Schuld am Tod seiner Frau! Verbannt und heimatlos schließt er sich der Söldnerin Glut Halbblut an. Die Kriegerin hat ein großes Ziel, denn nur sie kann den machtgierigen Dunkelmagier aufhalten, der mit seinen Plänen die gesamten Inseln des Ruhms zu vernichten droht. Gilfeder ist entschlossen, Glut Halbblut beizustehen. Vielleicht kann er sich so eines Tages selbst vergeben.
The first volume in a spectacular new fantasy tale of magic, intrigue and death in the desert.