Traitors' Gate: 3rd in the 'Crossroads' series of books

Elliott, Kate

ISBN 10: 1841498351 / ISBN 13: 9781841498355

Published by Little, Brown Book Group / Orbit, 2009

About this Item

© 2009: 3rd in the 'Crossroads' series of books. 1st UK edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: Reeve Joss is struggling to defend a country ravaged by the assaults of twin armies. His men now patrol a land of burning villages and homeless refugees as he tries to separate traitor from friend. The reeve's thoughts are also plagued by the intriguing Zubaidit, pleasure-giver, spy and temple-trained assassin. But Zubaidit is focused on a dangerous mission, her target being the warped Guardian Lord Radas. His death would leave the invading militia in chaos, but the old tales tell truly of the Guardian's immortality - and of the powers they now wield to twist the hearts of men. Joss's nights are also troubled, disturbed by dreams of Marit. His lost love has returned from death to become a feared Guardian herself, but Marit rejected the corrupt temptations they offered. She now seeks others of her kind, praying some are yet uncontaminated by the blight on the land - and have the will to fight it:- Review(s): "Done uncommonly well. Accomplished storytelling" - SFX / "A treasure for readers who enjoy the journey as much as, or more than, the destination" - Scifi Weekly / "The human dilemmas grip the reader" - Publishers Weekly:- (original cost £12.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Traitors' Gate: 3rd in the 'Crossroads' series of books
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group / Orbit
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841498351
• ISBN 13: 9781841498355
• Binding: Paperback: 9¼" x 6"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Larry Rostant
• Edition: 1st UK Edition
• Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy

About this title

Synopsis

Reeve Joss is struggling to defend a country ravaged by the assaults of twin armies. His men now patrol a land of burning villages and homeless refugees as Joss tries to separate traitor from friend. The Reeve's thoughts are also plagued by the intriguing Zubaidit, pleasure-giver, spy and temple-trained assassin. But Zubaidit is focused on a dangerous mission, her target being warped Guardian Lord Radas. His death would leave the invading militia in chaos, but the old tales tell truly of the Guardians' immortality - and of the powers they now wield to twist the hearts of men. Joss's nights are also troubled, disturbed by dreams of Marit. His lost love has returned from death to become a feared Guardian herself, but Marit rejected the corrupt temptations they offered. She now seeks others of her kind, praying some are yet uncontaminated by the blight on the land - and have the will to fight it.

About the Author

KATE ELLIOTT is the author of many novels, including BLACK WOLVES, COURT OF FIVES, the Spiritwalker trilogy, the Novels of the Jaran, and the Crossroads trilogy. KING'S DRAGON, the first novel in the Crown of Stars series, was a Nebula Award finalist, and THE GOLDEN KEY (with Melanie Rawn and Jennifer Roberson) was a World Fantasy Award finalist. Kate was born in Iowa, raised in Oregon, and now lives in Hawaii. She invites you to visit her website at kateelliott.com or follow her on Twitter @KateElliottSFF.