Blood Song: Book 1 of Raven's Shadow - Rilegato

Ryan, Anthony

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ISBN 10: 0356502465 ISBN 13: 9780356502465

Casa editrice: Orbit, 2013

Riassunto

We have fought battles that left more than a hundred corpses on the ground, and not a word of it has ever been set down. The Order fights, but often it fights in shadow, without glory or reward. We have no banners.

Vaelin Al Sorna's life changes for ever the day his father abandons him at the gates of the Sixth Order, a secretive military arm of the Faith. Together with his fellow initiates, Vaelin undertakes a brutal training regime - where the price of failure is often death. Under the tutelage of the Order's masters, he learns how to forge a blade, survive the wilds and kill a man quickly and quietly.

Now his new skills will be put to the test. War is coming. Vaelin is the Sixth Order's deadliest weapon and the Realm's only hope. He must draw upon the very essence of his strength and cunning if he is to survive the coming conflict. Yet as the world teeters on the edge of chaos, Vaelin will learn that the truth can cut deeper than any sword.

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Recensione:

Blood Song is a tremendous debut . . . fast-paced, action-packed and character-driven (FANTASY BOOK CRITIC)

A top contender for most impressive debut of the year . . . Blood Song is a powerful epic that, while ending with a sense of closure, hints at more to come (SFFWORLD)

An utterly engrossing high-fantasy epic from a major new talent that explores themes of war, faith, and loyalty amidst incredible action scenes and artfully developed characters (BUZZFEED)

A mix of The Name of the Wind and The Left Hand of God . . . I cannot recommend this book enough (BESTFANTASYBOOKS.COM)

Blood Song delighted me again and again with its minty-fantasy freshness (FANTASY FACTION)

This is epic fantasy at its best with action, rivalries, espionage, the promise of future revelations and ever-present twists (BOOKBAG)

Smartly-written coming-of-age story . . . Compelling (SFX)

I still love - and want - that feeling of completely absorbing escapism that good fantasy can supply - and Blood Song brings it in force (PORNOKITSCH)

Ryan hits all the high notes of epic fantasy-a gritty setting, ancient magics, ruthless intrigue, divided loyalties, and bloody action (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)

Well wrought characters, a fascinating world, and crackling prose . . . Not to be missed (KING OF THE NERDS)

Descrizione del libro:

From the publishers of David Gemmell, a powerful epic fantasy debut in the same tradition from an exciting new British talent

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• Editore: Orbit
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0356502465
• ISBN 13: 9780356502465
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 592