Queen of the World: 1 - Softcover

Hennessy, Ben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1908600101 ISBN 13: 9781908600103

Publisher: Inspired Quill, 2012

Synopsis

In the legends, the Four saved the world from war and poverty. These incredible men walked the lands, seeking an audience with the ruler of each nation. They demanded that mankind focus its efforts on education, trade and culture. No longer would the people face starvation and terror. This commandment was enforced with displays of miraculous power. After all, it is difficult to argue with the Gods. Once finished, the Four left with a promise: If ever your people fall back into darkness, then we shall return. Now, over five centuries later, Sarene grows tired of her village life. Suffocated by the confines of her surroundings and the overbearing protection of her family, she yearns to have an adventure of her own. But the world outside is not as tranquil as it seems. And Sarene is already in danger...

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About the Author

Ben Hennessy is a writer originally from Essex, England, who now finds himself based in Cambridge. Nobody's quite sure how he ended up in that charming university city full of history, punting and architecture. But it probably has something to do with the alarming number of local pubs.His debut fantasy novel, Queen of the World, explores the story of Sarene - a young girl with dreams of adventure who discovers that the myths and legends of her world are very real. A sequel, The Whisper of Dreams, explores Sarene's continued friction with this knowledge and the danger of navigating everyday life in the nation of Tamir.Ben's writing style is influenced by the likes of Stephen King, David Gemmell, James Herbert and Terry Pratchett. He particularly enjoys writing dialogue and likes nothing more than sitting down to begin a draft featuring long, spirited conversations among multiple characters.A devoted video game enthusiast/addict, Ben has a long career in the industry. He started out working with the hit game Runescape, before moving into narrative design for Frontier Developments in 2019, overseeing and writing the primary story of the iconic sci-fi franchise Elite. He is also the lead writer and developer of the forthcoming cyberpunk visual novel CODE.BREACH.Outside of writing, Ben is a fan of alarming heavy metal, upsettingly spicy food, and travelling wherever possible. He also has two cats who insist on getting attention when a keyboard is being tapped.

Edition details

• Publisher: Inspired Quill
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908600101
• ISBN 13: 9781908600103
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 446