Description: Initiates Trial by Janny Wurts The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc – Sword of the Canon – in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow. Betrayed and double-crossed, Arithon sFfalenn is held captive by the Order of the Koriathain. The desperate Fellowship Sorcerers have gambled the weal of Athera and forced through the perilous bargain that spared him, as the last Prince of Rathain, and their sole hope of unity. To suspend the Prime Matriarchs decree of execution, Arithon lives only to battle Maraks horde of free wraiths, unleashed one by one from the shielding grip of the star wards.But on the day the last wraith is redeemed, the inflexible terms sealed by Dakars oath of debt will be forfeit…Against a backdrop in which the Religion of Light has undergone schism, the fanatical True Sects high priesthood stands consumed by its thwarted ambition: to conquer Havish, the backbone of order that secures the terms of Paravian survival. Now Lord Mayor of Etarra, Lysaer sIlessid must fight the pull of the Mistwraiths curse, and battle for sanity to uphold his just ethic. Another young defender will stand at his side, newly sworn by the Sorcerers auspices.As Arithons life once again becomes the fulcrum that shifts the game board, Elairas choice might save or break the unstable future; while at large and answerable to no mortal law, Davien and the dragon that holds his service throw in the wild card no one predicts… Notes The first book in the 4th story arc within the The Wars Of Light & Shadow series, Sword Of The Canon. Over half a million copies of paperbacks in the series are in print. Author Biography Janny Wurts is the author of the Cycle of Fire series, co-author of the worldwide bestselling Empire series with Raymond E. Feist, and is currently working on the Wars of Light and Shadow series. She often paints her own covers and is also an expert horsewoman, sailor, musician and archer. Review Astonishingly original and compelling… A gifted creator of wonderRAYMOND E. FEISTJanny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air … where every detail is richly imagined and vividly renderedDIANA GABALDONIt ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talentSTEPHEN DONALDSON Long Description The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow. Betrayed and double-crossed, Arithon sFfalenn is held captive by the Order of the Koriathain. The desperate Fellowship Sorcerers have gambled the weal of Athera and forced through the perilous bargain that spared him, as the last Prince of Rathain, and their sole hope of unity. To suspend the Prime Matriarchs decree of execution, Arithon lives only to battle Maraks horde of free wraiths, unleashed one by one from the shielding grip of the star wards. But on the day the last wraith is redeemed, the inflexible terms sealed by Dakars oath of debt will be forfeit... Against a backdrop in which the Religion of Light has undergone schism, the fanatical True Sects high priesthood stands consumed by its thwarted ambition: to conquer Havish, the backbone of order that secures the terms of Paravian survival. Now Lord Mayor of Etarra, Lysaer sIlessid must fight the pull of the Mistwraiths curse, and battle for sanity to uphold his just ethic. Another young defender will stand at his side, newly sworn by the Sorcerers auspices. As Arithons life once again becomes the fulcrum that shifts the game board, Elairas choice might save or break the unstable future; while at large and answerable to no mortal law, Davien and the dragon that holds his service throw in the wild card no one predicts... Review Quote e~Astonishingly original and compellinge A gifted creator of wondere(tm)RAYMOND E. FEIST e~Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air e where every detail is richly imagined and vividly renderede(tm)DIANA GABALDON e~It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talente(tm)STEPHEN DONALDSON Feature * The first volume in the fourth arc of Janny Wurtss popular epic fantasy series, long-awaited by her many fans. * Smart new cover style to entice a new generation of readers. * Over half a million paperbacks of the series in print. * Janny Wurts has an international fan base and is one of Voyagers strongest and longest-running sellers * By the co-author, with Raymond E. Feist, of the bestselling Empire series. Competition: Robin Hobb; Description for Sales People The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow. Betrayed and double-crossed, Arithon sFfalenn is held captive by the Order of the Koriathain. The desperate Fellowship Sorcerers have gambled the weal of Athera and forced through the perilous bargain that spared him, as the last Prince of Rathain, and their sole hope of unity. To suspend the Prime Matriarchs decree of execution, Arithon lives only to battle Maraks horde of free wraiths, unleashed one by one from the shielding grip of the star wards. But on the day the last wraith is redeemed, the inflexible terms sealed by Dakars oath of debt will be forfeit... Against a backdrop in which the Religion of Light has undergone schism, the fanatical True Sects high priesthood stands consumed by its thwarted ambition: to conquer Havish, the backbone of order that secures the terms of Paravian survival. Now Lord Mayor of Etarra, Lysaer sIlessid must fight the pull of the Mistwraiths curse, and battle for sanity to uphold his just ethic. Another young defender will stand at his side, newly sworn by the Sorcerers auspices. As Arithons life once again becomes the fulcrum that shifts the game board, Elairas choice might save or break the unstable future; while at large and answerable to no mortal law, Davien and the dragon that holds his service throw in the wild card no one predicts... Gold title * The first volume in the fourth arc of Janny Wurtss popular epic fantasy series, long-awaited by her many fans. * Smart new cover style to entice a new generation of readers. * Over half a million paperbacks of the series in print. * Janny Wurts has an international fan base and is one of Voyagers strongest and longest-running sellers * By the co-author, with Raymond E. Feist, of the bestselling Empire series. Competition: Robin Hobb; Details ISBN0007217838 Author Janny Wurts Year 2012 ISBN-10 0007217838 ISBN-13 9780007217830 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-08-16 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Subtitle First Book of Sword of the Canon Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Language English Residence Sarasota, FL, US Short Title INITIATE S TRIAL FBO SWORD OF Pages 592 Series The Wars of Light and Shadow UK Release Date 2012-08-16 Imprint HarperVoyager Alternative 9780007384471 Series Number Book 9 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-10-01 NZ Release Date 2012-09-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160757231;
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Book Title: Initiate's Trial: First Book of Sword of the Canon (The Wars of Light and Shadow, Book 9)
Item Height: 178mm
Item Width: 111mm
Author: Janny Wurts
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Publisher: Harpercollins Publishers
Publication Year: 2012
Genre: Fantasy
Item Weight: 310g
Number of Pages: 592 Pages