The Redemption of Althalus

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Mythmakers and world builders, the Eddingses craft tales that ignite the imagination. After the thrilling conclusions of The Belgariad and The Malloreon, fans were eager for more. With this stand-alone epic fantasy, the Eddingses introduce Althalus, a legendary figure known for his flaws: a thief, liar, occasional murderer, braggart, and man without honor. Yet, it is Althalus, the unrepentant rogue, who becomes humanity's champion against an ancient god intent on returning the universe to nothingness. On his quest to steal The Book from the House at the End of the World, Althalus encounters a remarkable cat with emerald eyes and the voice of a woman—Dweia, sister to The Gods and a master thief herself. She captures his heart and, in a twist of fate, steals time, leaving Althalus wiser but unchanged in age as thousands of years pass. However, Dweia's evil brother also wields the power to manipulate time, rewriting history while she teaches Althalus the secrets of The Book. Despite the odds, all is not lost. Althalus must unite a diverse group of individuals who have no reason to trust him or one another. Boldly written and brilliantly imagined, this epic fantasy offers wisdom, excitement, and humor, making it a tale to be cherished and revisited.