Kings of the North

Moon, Elizabeth

4.18

3,627 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 1501294091 ISBN 13: 9781501294099

Publisher: Brilliance Audio, 2015

Elizabeth Moon returns to the fantasy world of the paladin Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter Paks for short in this second volume of a new series filled with all the bold imaginative flights, meticulous world-building, realistic military action, and deft characterization that readers have come to expect from this award-winning author. In Kings of the North, Moon is working at the very height of her storytelling powers. Peace and order have been restored to the kingdoms of Tsaia and Lyonya, thanks to the crowning of two kings: Mikeli of Tsaia and, in Lyonya, Kieri Phelan, a mercenary captain whose royal blood and half-elven heritage are resented by elves and humans alike. On the surface, all is hope and promise. But underneath, trouble is brewing. Mikeli cannot sit safely on his throne as long as remnants of the evil Verrakaien magelords are at large. Kieri is being hounded to marry and provide the kingdom with an heir but that is the least of his concerns. A strange rift has developed between him and his grandmother and co-ruler, the immortal elven queen known as the Lady. More problematic is the ex-pirate Alured, who schemes to seize Kieri s throne for himself and Mikeli s, too, while he s at it. Meanwhile, to the north, the aggressive kingdom of Pargun seems poised to invade. Now, as war threatens to erupt from without and within, the two kings are dangerously divided. Old alliances and the bonds of friendship are about to be tested as never before. And a shocking discovery will change everything."

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Review:

Praise for Elizabeth Moon's "Oath of Fealty"

"A triumphant return to the fantasy world she created . . . no one writes fantasy quite like Moon."--"The Miami Herald"

"Ranks alongside Andre Norton's Witch World and Tolkien's Middle-earth for invention, deeds of valor, and battles of good against evil."--Jack Campbell

""Oath of Fealty" is the best kind of fantasy: familiar but complex, with substance behind the accomplished style."--"Contra Costa Times"

"Sheer delight . . . an engrossing new adventure."--Anne McCaffrey

"Well-crafted storytelling . . . hard to put down."--SF Site
"From the Hardcover edition."

"No one writes fantasy quite like Moon."--"The Miami Herald
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"[Elizabeth] Moon's novels of Paksenarrion's world have been considered classics since they were first published. . . . Her storytelling is as electrifying as ever, and her readers should be delighted with this new vista of a well-known world."--"Booklist"
"A fiery clash of armies, love and magic that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the [next book in the series]."--"The""Star-Ledger"
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"There's action a-plenty."--"Publishers Weekly"

No one writes fantasy quite like Moon. "The Miami Herald
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[Elizabeth] Moon s novels of Paksenarrion s world have been considered classics since they were first published. . . . Her storytelling is as electrifying as ever, and her readers should be delighted with this new vista of a well-known world. "Booklist"
A fiery clash of armies, love and magic that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the [next book in the series]. "The" "Star-Ledger"
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There s action a-plenty. "Publishers Weekly""

No one writes fantasy quite like Moon. The Miami Herald

[Elizabeth] Moon s novels of Paksenarrion s world have been considered classics since they were first published. . . . Her storytelling is as electrifying as ever, and her readers should be delighted with this new vista of a well-known world. Booklist
A fiery clash of armies, love and magic that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the [next book in the series]. The Star-Ledger

There s action a-plenty. Publishers Weekly

"No one writes fantasy quite like Moon."--The Miami Herald

"[Elizabeth] Moon's novels of Paksenarrion's world have been considered classics since they were first published. . . . Her storytelling is as electrifying as ever, and her readers should be delighted with this new vista of a well-known world."--Booklist

"A fiery clash of armies, love and magic that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the [next book in the series]."--The Star-Ledger

"There's action a-plenty."--Publishers Weekly

Book Description:

The second book in this fast-paced fantasy epic - expect brigands, broken alliances and the power of dragons!

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