Conclave of Shadows (1) – Talon of the Silver Hawk: Bk.1 - Softcover

Feist, Raymond E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007160828 ISBN 13: 9780007160822

Publisher: Voyager, 2003

Synopsis

A sweeping new epic fantasy series from worldwide bestselling author Raymond E Feist, marking the 20th year since the first publication of his first novel, Magician. Featuring one of the most fascinating characters and scenarios ever created in the genre, The Conclave of Shadows promises to become one of the great all-time classics in the field.

Among the Orosini tribe, every boy must undergo the traditional manhood ritual in order to understand his place in the universe and discover his manhood name. Kielianapuna must survive on the remote mountain peak of Shatana Higo until the gods grant him his vision. But Kieli has already waited for four days and nights, and now he is cold, lonely, despairing, and very, very tired…

When he is woken by the terrifying sensation of sharp claws piercing his skin and finds a rare silver hawk upon his arm, it is such a disorientating moment that he is not sure whether it has even happened, or whether it was a vision.

Returning to his home, nameless and still a child, Kieli stumbles upon devastation. His village is being burned, his people slaughtered. Although it means certain death, Kieli throws himself into the battle…

Against all the odds, he survives, alone of all the Orosini, who have been cut down where they stand: every last man, woman and child.

A distant voice echoes in his mind: Rise up and be a talon for your people…

The visitation of the bird on Shatana Higo was indeed his naming vision. He is a boy called Kielianapuna no more. Now he is Talon of the Silver Hawk, a man who must avenge the murder of his people, whatever that may take…

About this title

About the Author

Raymond E. Feist was born and raised in Southern California. He 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 (Magician, Silverthorn, and A Darkness at Sethanon), Prince of the Blood, Faerie Tale and The King's Buccaneer. He is co-author (with Janny Wurts) of Daughter of the Empire, Servant of the Empire and Mistress of the Empire.
The Serpent War Saga (Shadow of a Dark Queen, Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King and Shards of a Broken Crown) has continued his phenomenal success, and his epic new Riftwar series includes bestsellers Krondor: The Betrayal, Krondor: The Assassins and Krondor: Tear of the Gods.

From the Back Cover

'A POWERFUL NEW EPIC FANTASY SERIES FROM ONE OF THE GREAT MASTERS OF THE GENRE'

Among the Orosini tribe, every boy must undergo a ritual in order to discover his manhood name. Kielianapuna must survive on the remote mountain peak of Shatana Higo until the gods grant his vision. But Kieli has waited four days and nights, and he is cold, lonely and very tired…

When he is woken by sharp claws piercing his skin and finds a rare silver hawk upon his arm, it is such a disorientating moment that he is not sure whether it has even happened.

Returning home, Kieli stumbles upon devastation. His village is being burned, his people slaughtered. Although it means certain death, Kieli throws himself into the battle…

Against all the odds, he survives, alone of all the Orosini.

A distant voice echoes in his mind
'Rise up and be a talon for your people…'

The visitation of the hawk was indeed his naming vision. Now he is Talon of the Silver Hawk, a man who must avenge the murder of his people, whatever that may take…

'Feist writes fantasy of epic scope, fast-moving action and vivid imagination'
'Washington Post'

Edition details

• Publisher: Voyager
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007160828
• ISBN 13: 9780007160822
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400