Queen of Storms
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga
Hatushaly and his young wife Hava are living a good life, working to reopen the burned-out Inn of the Three Stars in the prosperous trading town of Beran's Hill.
But there is a great deal more to this bucolic scene than meets the eye. Both Hatu and Hava were raised on the secret island of Coaltachin, and though they may appear to be no more than a young couple in love, preparing for the midsummer festival where their friends Declan and Gwen will be wed, they are in fact assassins on a mission, waiting instructions from their masters in the Kingdom of Night.
Moreover, Hatu is the last remaining member of the ruling family of Ithrace – the legendary Firemanes. He dyes his flaming red hair, and has studied to control his dangerous magical powers. But however hard Hatu may be hiding from all those who would seek to use or to destroy him, fate has other plans.
Horrific events are approaching Beran's Hill, bringing death and devastation to the peaceful town as unknown and monstrous forces are unleashed. And nothing will ever be the same again.
Reviews
‘This is a knockout.’
Publisher’s Weekly
PRAISE FOR KING OF ASHES
‘File under guilty pleasure’
Guardian
‘Get in at the start of a master’s new series’
Daily Sport
‘Epic scope…vivid imagination…a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy’
Washington Post
About the author
Feist is one of the world’s leading fantasy writers. His Riftwar and Serpentwar Sagas have been global bestsellers for years.
Born and raised in Southern California, Raymond E. Feist was educated at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honours in Communication Arts. He is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Riftwar Saga.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Beloved fantasy novelist Raymond E. Feist has constructed another outstanding, grim universe in Queen of Storms, the second novel in his new Firemane Saga. The book begins in a pastoral town with crisis looming for secretive prince Hatu, blacksmith Declan and the warped world of Garn. Avoiding the convoluted, verbose language that often dogs contemporary fantasy, Feist renders his labyrinthine universe in an unadorned prose style that lends clarity to his intricate world-building. The novel’s perspective shifts between different characters, providing rich insights into their inner lives. Most crucially, Feist has laid solid groundwork for his sinister world—fuelled by clandestine assassins, religious conflict, political scheming and routine brutality—that will no doubt expand as this compelling series continues.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic story
Great read. Couldn’t put it down
Story developing well in this second book so third will be on the reading list
Disappointed
Another disappointing adventure
Thumbs up
Great read as always by Mr Feist, few typo”s in electronic book, not sure if it matches a paper copy? Can’t wait for 3rd book to appear....