Demon King, The: A Seven Realms Novel - Hardcover

Cinda Williams Chima

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423118235 ISBN 13: 9781423118237

Publisher: HYPERION, 2009

Synopsis

Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister is struggling to get by. Ironically, the only thing of value he has is something he can't sell - a pair of thick, silver, rune-engraved cuffs he can't seem to be able to get off his wrists. Meanwhile, Raisa ana'Helena, Princess Heir of the Fells, has her own battles to fight. She aspires to be like Hanalea - the legendary warrior queen who killed the Demon King. But it seems like her mother has other plans for her - plans that include a suitor. First in a thrilling new teen fantasy trilogy.

About this title

Review:

Praise for The Demon King:
‘The Demon King is a page-turner for any reader, regardless of age.’
Robin Hobb

‘Dozens of characters, complex and distinct in personality, are placed with jewel-like precision, set off by dark glints of villainy... [readers] will clamor for the sequel.’
Publishers Weekly

Praise for Cinda Williams Chima:

For The Dragon Heir:
Centuries of wizardly scheming, slavery and slaughter reap apocalyptic fallout in this final volume of Chima’s trilogy... Heroes and villains alike are swayed by achingly human motivations into disastrous choices with devastating consequences...The resolution is—like the end of childhood itself—tentatively hopeful, if not triumphant. A superlative accomplishment.
Kirkus.

From the Author:

1. What was the inspiration for your novel?
When I was in college, I took a English literature tour to the UK that was transformational. I am still growing ideas in that garden. I’ve long been a reader of fantasy of all sorts, and The Demon King series has allowed me to indulge my love of high fantasy. I created the world of the Seven Realms for an epic fantasy trilogy I began a few years ago but never finished. I already had a magical system, a political system, a tragic history, and even a map! I loved living in that world, so I chose out some characters from that series and began to write The Demon King. It’s really a prequel to the action in the unfinished series. Which goes to prove that nothing is really wasted.

2. When did you start writing and how long did it take you?
People ask my husband when I write, and he says, “All the time.” I am relentless—I have to keep writing in order to find out what happens! So far, I’ve been able to write a book a year. It’s easier now I’ve left my day job, but other elements of the writing life are crowding in.

3. What was your writing schedule?
Morning is my best writing time. Ideally, I write all morning, and then do business after lunch. I come back to my writing when the business is done. I don’t watch television much—not because I disapprove but because it’s been crowded out.

4. Is writing an enjoyable experience for you?
I always tell would-be writers: don’t do it unless you love the process of creating story. If you’re doing it only for the money it will break your heart, because there is so much you can’t control.

About this edition

• Publisher: HYPERION
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1423118235
• ISBN 13: 9781423118237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512