King of Ashes (Firemane Saga) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061468452 ISBN 13: 9780061468452

Synopsis

The first volume in legendary master and New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic heroic fantasy series, The Firemane Saga--an electrifying tale of two young men whose choices will determine a world's destiny.

For centuries, the five greatest kingdoms of North and South Tembria, twin continents on the world of Garn, have coexisted in peace. But the balance of power is destroyed when four of the kingdoms violate an ancient covenant and betray the fifth: Ithrace, the Kingdom of Flames, ruled by Steveren Langene, known as "the Firemane" for his brilliant red hair. As war engulfs the world, Ithrace is destroyed and the Greater Realms of Tembria are thrust into a dangerous struggle for supremacy.

As a Free Lord, Baron Daylon Dumarch owes allegiance to no king. When an abandoned infant is found hidden in Daylon's pavilion, he realizes that the child must be the missing heir of the slain Steveren. The boy is valuable--and vulnerable. A cunning and patient man, Daylon decides to keep the baby's existence secret, and sends him to be raised on the Island of Coaltachin, home of the so-called Kingdom of Night, where the powerful and lethal Nocusara, the "Hidden Warriors," legendary assassins and spies, are trained.

Years later, another orphan of mysterious provenance, a young man named Declan, earns his Masters rank as a weapons smith. Blessed with intelligence and skill, he unlocks the secret to forging King's Steel, the apex of a weapon maker's trade known by very few. Yet this precious knowledge is also deadly, and Declan is forced to leave his home to safeguard his life. Landing in Lord Daylon's provinces, he hopes to start anew.

Soon, the two young men--an unknowing rightful heir to a throne and a brilliantly talented young swordsmith--will discover that their fates, and that of Garn, are entwined. The legendary, long-ago War of Betrayal has never truly ended . . . and they must discover the secret of who truly threatens their world.

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Review:

"The riveting conclusion to the Chaoswar Saga and the Riftwar Cycle is satisfying in every way...In Magician's End, [Feist] has masterfully brought the entire epic in a full circle."--Booklist (starred review) on MAGICIAN'S END

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

"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 on A CROWN IMPERILED

"Sheer readability."--San Francisco Chronicle on A CROWN IMPERILED

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

"Sheer readability."--San Francisco Chronicle on A CROWN IMPERILED

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

About the Author:

Raymond E. Feist is the multiple New York Times bestselling author or coauthor of thirty previous books--all but one of which are Riftwar Cycle novels. He lives in San Diego.

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 0061468452
• ISBN 13: 9780061468452
• Binding: Hardcover