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Fearsome Journeys (Paperback)
Jonathan Strahan; Kate Eliot, Trudi Canavan, Daniel Abraham, Saladin Ahmed, …
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How do you encompass all the worlds of the imagination? Within
fantasy's scope lies every possible impossibility, from dragons to
spirits, from magic to gods, and from the unliving to the undying.
In Fearsome Journeys, master anthologist Jonathan Strahan sets out
on a quest to find the very limits of the unlimited, collecting
twelve brand new stories by some of the most popular and exciting
names in epic fantasy from around the world. With original fiction
from Scott Lynch, Saladin Ahmed, Trudi Canavan, K J Parker, Kate
Elliott, Jeffrey Ford, Robert V S Redick, Ellen Klages, Glen Cook,
Elizabeth Bear, Ellen Kushner, Ysabeau S. Wilce and Daniel Abraham,
Fearsome Journeys explores the whole range of the fantastic.
International No.1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with
the second novel in the Millennium's Rule series -- her most
powerful and thrilling adventure yet. Tyen is teaching mechanical
magic at a school respected throughout the worlds. News arrives
that the formidable ruler of all worlds, long believed to be dead,
is back and enforcing his old laws -- including the one forbidding
schools of magic. As teachers and students flee, Tyen is left with
no home and no purpose. . .except the promise he made to Vella, the
sorcerer imprisoned in a book. Tyen must decide what he is willing
to do to free her. After five years among the tapestry weavers of
Schpeta, Rielle's peaceful new life has been shattered by a local
war. As defeat looms, the powerful Angel of Storms appears and
invites Rielle to join the artisans of his celestial realm. But
what will he require in return for this extraordinary offer? Escape
to a new world. Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan.
Following The Magicians' Guild and The Novice comes the third book
in the phenomenally popular Black Magician Trilogy, from
international No. 1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan *Over 3
million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide* In the city of
Imardin, where those who wield magic wield power, a young
street-girl, adopted by the Magician's Guild, finds herself at the
centre of a terrible plot that may destroy the entire world . . .
Sonea has learned much at the magicians' guild and the other
novices now treat her with a grudging respect. But she cannot
forget what she witnessed in the High Lord's underground room - or
his warning that the realm's ancient enemy is growing in power once
more. As Sonea learns more, she begins to doubt her guildmaster's
word. Could the truth really be as terrifying as Akkarin claims, or
is he trying to trick her into assisting in some unspeakably dark
scheme? Praise for Trudi Canavan: 'Epic, vivid and believable'
Guardian 'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make
the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless
reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable'
SFX 'The world-building is tremendous. The magical system is
sophisticated and fascinating' Striking Keys 'A suspenseful
masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the sequel' RT Book
Reviews 'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard
to put down' Fantasy Faction The Black Magician Trilogy: The
Magicians' Guild The Novice The High Lord *Have you tried Trudi
Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with
the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*
The phenomenally popular first novel from international No. 1
bestselling author Trudi Canavan *Over 3 million Trudi Canavan
copies sold worldwide* Each year the magicians of Imardin gather
together to purge the city streets of vagrants, urchins and
miscreants. Masters of the disciplines of magic, they know that no
one can oppose them. But their protective shield is not as
impenetrable as they believe. Sonea, angry, frustrated and outraged
by the treatment of her family and friends, hurls a stone at the
shield, putting all her rage behind it. To the amazement of all who
bear witness, the stone passes unhindered through the barrier and
renders a magician unconscious. The guild's worst fear has been
realised . . . There is an untrained magician loose on the streets.
She must be found before her uncontrolled powers unleash forces
that will destroy both her, and the city that is her home. Praise
for Trudi Canavan: 'Epic, vivid and believable' Guardian 'It's easy
to see why Trudi Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller
lists. Her easy, flowing style makes for effortless reading . . .
Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX 'The
world-building is tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated
and fascinating' Striking Keys 'A suspenseful masterpiece . . .
will have fans desperate for the sequel' RT Book Reviews 'Superb .
. . an enthralling tapestry of a book that's hard to put down'
Fantasy Faction The Black Magician Trilogy: The Magicians' Guild
The Novice The High Lord *Have you tried Trudi Canavan's stunning
new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with the Sunday Times
bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*
Following The Magicians' Guild comes the second book in the
phenomenally popular Black Magician Trilogy, from international No.
1 bestselling author Trudi Canavan *Over 3 million Trudi Canavan
copies sold worldwide* Imardin is a city of dark intrigues and
deadly politics, where those who wield magic wield power. Into this
established order has blundered a young street-girl with
extraordinary magical gifts. Adopted by the Magicians' Guild, her
life is changed forever - but for better or for worse? Sonea knew
that she'd face a tough time training within the Magicians' Guild
but she little realised the level of animosity she would face from
her fellow novices. The sons and daughters of the most powerful
families in the realm, her classmates seem determined to see her
fail - at whatever cost. But in accepting the protection of the
guild's high lord, Sonea may have embraced an even bleaker fate.
For High Lord Akkarin harbours a secret that is far darker than his
magician's robes. Praise for Trudi Canavan: 'Epic, vivid and
believable' Guardian 'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels
so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes
for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid
and enjoyable' SFX 'The world-building is tremendous. The magical
system is sophisticated and fascinating' Striking Keys 'A
suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the
sequel' RT Book Reviews 'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a
book that's hard to put down' Fantasy Faction The Black Magician
Trilogy: The Magicians' Guild The Novice The High Lord *Have you
tried Trudi Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It
starts with the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*
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The Rogue (Paperback)
Trudi Canavan
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Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan with her brand new novel in the
Traitor Spy Trilogy...
Living among the Sachakan rebels, Lorkin does his best to learn
about their unique magic. But the Traitors are reluctant to trade
their secrets for the Healing they so desperately want.
Meanwhile, Sonea searches for the rogue, knowing that Cery cannot
avoid assassination forever --- but the rogue's influence over the
city's underworld, however, is far greater than she feared.
And in the University, two female novices are about to remind the
Guild that sometimes their greatest enemy is found within...
Discover the first thrilling novel in the No. 1 Sunday Times
bestselling Traitor Spy Trilogy from the fantasy phenomenon Trudi
Canavan. As the son of the late High Lord Akkarin, saviour of the
city, and Sonea, the former street urchin turned Black Magician,
Lorkin has a legacy of heroism and adventure to live up to. So when
Lord Dannyl takes the position of Guild Ambassador to Sachaka,
Lorkin volunteers to be his assistant in the hopes of making his
mark on the world. When news comes that Lorkin is in danger, the
law that forbids Black Magicians leaving the city forces Sonea to
trust that Dannyl will save him. Besides, her old friend Cery needs
her as never before: someone has been assassinating Thieves, and
when his family is targeted he finds evidence that this Thief
Hunter uses magic. Either a member of the Guild is hunting down the
Thieves one by one, or there is - once again - a rogue magician on
the streets of Imardin. And this one has full control of their
powers - and is willing to kill with them. Set in the same world as
her global bestselling Black Magician Trilogy, Trudi Canavan's
Traitor Spy Trilogy is a gripping fantasy adventure filled with
danger and forbidden magic. ESCAPE TO A NEW WORLD. DISCOVER THE
MAGIC OF TRUDI CANAVAN. 'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's
novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style
makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . .
Vivid and enjoyable' SFX The Traitor Spy Trilogy: The Ambassador's
Mission The Rogue The Traitor Queen
In a land on the brink of peace--watched jealously by a ruthless
cult from across the sea and beset by hidden enemies--five
extraordinary humans must serve as sword and shield of the
Gods.
Auraya is one.
Her heroism saved a village from destruction; now Auraya has
been named Priestess of the White. The limits of her unique talents
must be tested in order to prove her worthy of the honor and grave
responsibility awarded to her. But a perilous road lies ahead,
fraught with pitfalls that will challenge the newest servant of the
gods. An enduring friendship with a Dreamweaver--a member of an
ancient outcast sect of sorcerer-healers--could destroy Auraya's
future. And her destiny has set her in conflict with a powerful and
mysterious, black-clad sorcerer with but a single purpose: the
total annihilation of the White. And he is not alone . . .
Despite her hope for peace as the protector of the Siyee, Auraya is
unable to avoid being caught up the building conflict. As the gods'
demands increase, Auraya finds that she must choose between those
she loves and those she's sworn to serve. Meanwhile, Mirar enjoys
acceptance and respect as he reclaims his place among his people,
and Emerahl is at last able to join the Thinkers in their search
for the Scroll of the Gods. The Pentadrians, determined to take
their revenge on the conquering Circlians, plot and scheme to bring
down their enemies by means other than direct conflict. The key to
everything, though, may lie with the Wilds, who embark upon a quest
for secrets buried long ago. Secrets that could change the world .
. .
Kyralia is facing threats at home and abroad, as a rogue killer
stalks its capital's streets, while the neighbouring kingdom of
Sachaka is breeding a rebellion that could destabilise the entire
region. High Lord Akkarin and Sonea's son Lorkin has a legacy of
heroism to live up to, but despite his good intentions, his
incarceration in Sachaka's rebel traitor stronghold could destroy
the tenuous peace between the two countries. Angered by Lorkin's
seeming defection the Sachakans blame the Kyralian ambassador,
Danny--and they are a savage people when roused. And back home, in
the University, two young novices are about to remind the Guild
that sometimes their greatest enemy comes from within ...
The Traitor Queen is the triumphant conclusion to the No. 1 Sunday
Times bestselling Traitor Spy trilogy from fantasy phenomenon Trudi
Canavan, which began with The Ambassador's Mission and continued
with The Rogue. Events are building to a climax in Sachaka as
Lorkin returns from his exile with the Traitor rebels. The Traitor
Queen has given Lorkin the huge task of brokering an alliance
between his people and the Traitors. Lorkin has also had to become
a feared black magician in order to harness the power of an
entirely new kind of gemstone magic. This knowledge could transform
the Guild of Magicians - or make Lorkin an outcast forever. Set in
the same world as her global bestselling Black Magician Trilogy,
Trudi Canavan's Traitor Spy Trilogy is a gripping fantasy adventure
filled with danger and forbidden magic. ESCAPE TO A NEW WORLD.
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF TRUDI CANAVAN. 'It's easy to see why Trudi
Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy,
flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful
worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX The Traitor Spy
Trilogy: The Ambassador's Mission The Rogue The Traitor Queen
***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** 'EPIC, VIVID AND
BELIEVABLE' Guardian on Thief's Magic International No. 1
bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the thrilling final
chapter in her Millennium's Rule series - a place where worlds are
at war and magic is not what it seems . . . Rielle is the Maker,
restorer of worlds. She has lost count of the number of worlds she
has been sent to save. Tyen has cast off his old identity. No
longer a spy, he now attempts to teach new sorcerers and find ways
to counteract the war machines that are spreading throughout the
worlds. But when an old enemy brings news of a dark threat -
something far worse than magically dead worlds and dangerous
sorcerers - Rielle and Tyen must reunite if they are to have any
chance of saving humanity. Praise for Millennium's Rule: 'Her easy,
flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful
worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX 'A must for fans of
Canavan's previous work and for fantasy fans in general' Press
Association 'Rielle's story entrances . . . leaving readers eager
for the next two volumes' Publishers Weekly 'The world-building is
tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating'
Striking Keys
***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** 'EPIC, VIVID AND
BELIEVABLE' Guardian on Thief's Magic International No. 1
bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the thrilling final
chapter in her Millennium's Rule series - a place where worlds are
at war and magic is not what it seems . . . Rielle is the Maker,
restorer of worlds. She has lost count of the number of worlds she
has been sent to save. Tyen has cast off his old identity. No
longer a spy, he now attempts to teach new sorcerers and find ways
to counteract the war machines that are spreading throughout the
worlds. But when an old enemy brings news of a dark threat -
something far worse than magically dead worlds and dangerous
sorcerers - Rielle and Tyen must reunite if they are to have any
chance of saving humanity. Praise for Millennium's Rule: 'Her easy,
flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful
worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX 'A must for fans of
Canavan's previous work and for fantasy fans in general' Press
Association 'Rielle's story entrances . . . leaving readers eager
for the next two volumes' Publishers Weekly 'The world-building is
tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating'
Striking Keys
Although the architect of the White's victory, Auraya feels no joy.
Her days are spent trying to reconcile the Dreamweavers and the
priesthood, while her sleep is filled with nightmares. The dead
haunt her and the only one she trusts to help has vanished. Still
struggling to come to terms with the increasingly powerful memories
of the long-dead Mirar, the Dreamweaver, Leiard, flees into the
mountains with Emerahl, perhaps the last of the Wilds. Emerahl is
powerfully gifted, and helps Leiard to make sense of his strange
jumble of memories. What they discover will change his life, and
the world, forever . . .
The stunning prequel to the worldwide bestselling Black Magician
Trilogy *Over 3 million Trudi Canavan copies sold worldwide* In the
remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her
father, the village Healer - much to the frustration of her mother,
who would rather she found a husband. But her life is about to take
a very unexpected turn. When treating a patient at the residence of
the local magician, Lord Dakon, Tessia is forced to fight off the
advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses
magic. She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as
Lord Dakon's apprentice. But along with the excitement and
privilege, Tessia is about to discover that her magical gifts bring
with them a great deal of responsibility. Events are brewing that
will lead nations into war, rival magicians into conflict, and
spark an act of sorcery so brutal that its effects will be felt for
centuries . . . Praise for Trudi Canavan: 'Epic, vivid and
believable' Guardian 'It's easy to see why Trudi Canavan's novels
so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy, flowing style makes
for effortless reading . . . Delightful worldbuilding . . . Vivid
and enjoyable' SFX 'The world-building is tremendous. The magical
system is sophisticated and fascinating' Striking Keys 'A
suspenseful masterpiece . . . will have fans desperate for the
sequel' RT Book Reviews 'Superb . . . an enthralling tapestry of a
book that's hard to put down' Fantasy Faction *Have you tried Trudi
Canavan's stunning new series, Millennium's Rule? It starts with
the Sunday Times bestselling THIEF'S MAGIC*
'ANOTHER PAGE-TURNER FROM ONE OF FANTASY'S BESTSELLING AUTHORS'
Independent Following Thief's Magic, international No. 1
bestselling author Trudi Canavan returns with the second novel in
the Millennium's Rule series - her most powerful and thrilling
adventure yet. A DARK DANGER LIES IN WAIT . . . Tyen trains
students in the ways of magic, but his teaching may soon be
outlawed. Rumour has it that the formidable ruler of all worlds,
long believed to be dead, is back and is harshly enforcing his old
laws - including the one forbidding schools of magic. As teachers
and pupils flee, Tyen is left with no home and no purpose . . .
except to fulfil the promise he made to Vella, the sorcerer
imprisoned in a book. Tyen must decide what he is willing to do to
free her. Elsewhere, Rielle's peaceful new life as a tapestry
weaver has been shattered by a local war. As defeat looms, the
powerful Angel of Storms appears and invites Rielle to join the
artists of his heavenly realm. But what will he require in return
for this extraordinary offer? A gripping fantasy adventure filled
with danger, intrigue and forbidden magic. Perfect for fans of
Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss and Peter V. Brett.
ESCAPE TO A NEW WORLD. DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF TRUDI CANAVAN. Praise
for the Millennium's Rule series: 'It's easy to see why Trudi
Canavan's novels so often make the bestseller lists. Her easy,
flowing style makes for effortless reading . . . Delightful
worldbuilding . . . Vivid and enjoyable' SFX 'A must for fans of
Canavan's previous work and for fantasy fans in general' Press
Association 'Rielle's story entrances . . . leaving readers eager
for the next two volumes' Publisher's Weekly 'The world-building is
tremendous. The magical system is sophisticated and fascinating'
Striking Keys
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