A Crown Imperiled (Chaoswar Saga) - Hardcover

Feist, Raymond E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006146841X ISBN 13: 9780061468414

Publisher: Harper Voyager, 2012

Synopsis

As the dark clouds of war gather again, and the final battle for Midkemia begins, the Kesh's invading hordes descend upon the Kingdom and Pug, a powerful magician, must harness his fearsome magic and wisdom to save them all from a malevolent new threat that could destroy the alliance from within. 75,000 first printing.

About this title

Review:

"Feist has a command of language and a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages."--Chicago Sun-Times

"Feist constantly amazes with his ability to create great casts of characters."--SF Site

"With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase. "--Library Journal

"Fast action, appealing characters, and a splendid setting will delight readers of fantasy and leave them eager for the next battle."--Kirkus Reviews

"Sheer readability."--San Francisco Chronicle

Feist has a command of language and a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages. --Chicago Sun-Times"

Feist constantly amazes with his ability to create great casts of characters. --SF Site"

With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase. --Library Journal"

Fast action, appealing characters, and a splendid setting will delight readers of fantasy and leave them eager for the next battle. --Kirkus Reviews"

Sheer readability. --San Francisco Chronicle"

From the Back Cover:

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Riftwar Cycle—including the original Riftwar, the Serpentwar, the Darkwar, the Demonwar, and now the Chaoswar—comes the latest entry in one of the most treasured and enduring sagas in modern fantasy.

A Crown Imperilled

War rages in Midkemia once again, and behind the chaos, disquieting evidence points to dark elements at work.

As enemies march across the realm wreaking destruction, its brave and loyal defenders battle to survive—a struggle made more perilous now that Jim Dasher's trusted intelligence network has been cleverly dismantled. Region by region, Midkemia is being ripped apart, and the loyal spy and his allies find themselves overpowered at every turn.

Signs of the kingdom's impending doom surround them. King Gregory of the Isles has yet to produce an heir. Roldem and Rillanon have each been plagued by palace coups that threaten to topple their thrones. Lord Hal of Crydee and his great friend Ty Hawkins, champion swordsman of the Masters' Court, have been entrusted with smuggling Princess Stephané and her lady-in-waiting, the lovely and perplexing Lady Gabriella, out of Roldem to safety. But the rising danger has made finding refuge treacherous.

Nowhere is safe, including Ylith, Midkemia's strategic bastion, where Hal's younger brothers Martin and Brendan hold off an onslaught of brutal Keshian Dog Soldiers and a mysterious force from beneath the sea. Yet courage alone is not enough to withstand the continued enemy assault. Without reinforcements, hope of success fades. Martin, Brendan, and their compatriots know that while losing Crydee, the legendary city on the kingdom's edge, would be devastating, the realm can still be saved. But if Ylith falls, all is lost.

As Jim, Hal, and all their brothers in arms fight for their lives, Pug and the Conclave of Shadows embark on a magical quest to hunt down the dark force orchestrating the destruction before Midkemia is annihilated. And time is running out. . . .

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 006146841X
• ISBN 13: 9780061468414
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 469