The Demon King: Cinda Williams Chima: 1 (Seven Realms Novel) - Softcover

Chima, Cinda Williams

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423121368 ISBN 13: 9781423121367

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2010

Synopsis

One day Han Alister catches three young wizard setting fire to the sacred mountain of Hanalea. Han takes an amulet away from Micah Bayar, son of the High Wizard, to ensure the boy won't use it against him. The amulet once belonged to the Demon King, who nearly destroyed the world a millennium ago. With a magical piece so powerful at stake, Han knows that the Bayars will stop at nothing to get it back.

Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana'Marianna has her own battle to fight. She's just returned to court after three years of riding and hunting with her father's family. Raia aspires to be like Hanalea, the legendary warrior queen who killed the Demon King and saved the world. But it seems that her mother has other plans for her-plans that include a suitor who goes against everything the Queendom stands for.

The Seven Realms will tremble when the lives of Han and Raisa collide in this stunning page-turner from best-selling author Cinda Williams Chima.

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: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1423121368
• ISBN 13: 9781423121367
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528