The Phoenix Unchained: Book One of the Enduring Flame - Hardcover

Lackey, Mercedes; Mallory, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0765315939 ISBN 13: 9780765315939

Publisher: Tor Books, 2007

Synopsis

New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory first teamed up to write The Obsidian Trilogy, set in a wondrous world filled with magical beings, competing magic systems, and a titanic struggle between good and evil. That world proved so popular with the creators and readers alike that Lackey and Mallory have returned to it with The Phoenix Unchained, Book One of The Enduring Flame, the opening volume of a new epic fantasy trilogy.
 
After a thousand years of peace, much Magick has faded from the world. The Elves live far from humankind. There are no High Mages, and Wild Mages are seen only rarely. Bisochim, a powerful Wild Mage, is determined to reintroduce Darkness to the world, believing that it is out of Balance.
 
Tiercel, a young Armethalian nobleman, is convinced that High Magic is not just philosophy. He attempts a spell—and draws the unwelcome attention of Bisochim. Tiercel survives Bisochim’s attack and begins trying to turn himself into a High Mage.
 
Next in line to be Harbormaster of Armethalieh, Harrier instead finds himself regularly saving Tyr’s life and meeting magickal people and creatures. To Harrier’s dismay, it seems that he must become a hero.
 
In The Phoenix Unchained, Harrier and Tiercel begin a marvelous journey to uncover their destinies. Along the way, they meet a charming female centaur, several snooty Elves, and the most powerful dragon their world has ever known.
 
 

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-High fantasy fans should appreciate the intelligent storytelling with an unmistakable flavor of Andre Norton at her best.- --Publisher's Weekly on When Darkness Falls

-Plenty of good-versus-evil action.... A rich reading experience. The overriding message in this trilogy is that all power comes with a cost, and every action has a consequence, an important lesson for readers of all ages.- --VOYA on When Darkness Falls

"High fantasy fans should appreciate the intelligent storytelling with an unmistakable flavor of Andre Norton at her best." --Publisher's Weekly on When Darkness Falls

"Plenty of good-versus-evil action.... A rich reading experience. The overriding message in this trilogy is that all power comes with a cost, and every action has a consequence, an important lesson for readers of all ages." --VOYA on When Darkness Falls

Edition details

• Publisher: Tor Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0765315939
• ISBN 13: 9780765315939
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 400