Review
PRAISE FOR ROBERT V. S. REDICK
Robert Redick is an extraordinary talent._New York Times_ bestselling author Karen Miller
The Red Wolf Conspiracy
This is one terrific read. . . . I cant remember when Ive been more enthralled.Terry Brooks
Masterful storytelling . . . a delight._Los Angeles Times_
With comparisons to George R. R. Martin and Philip Pullman, this is highly recommended for all fantasy collections._Library Journal _(starred review)
The Ruling Sea
Exciting . . . enough plot twists and double-crosses to satisfy the most demanding lovers of suspense . . . Redicks brilliant depiction of the microcosmic world aboard the Chathrand will captivate readers._Publishers Weekly_
This high-seas adventure has all the ingredients for a good read: a large and diverse cast of characters, magic, deceit, betrayal and unexpected twists._RT Book Reviews_
Easily one of the best fantasy novels of the year.Fantasy Book Critic
From the Hardcover edition.
Product Description
In the gripping sequel to Robert V. S. Redicks acclaimed epic fantasy novels The Red Wolf Conspiracy and The Ruling Sea, the crew of the vast, ancient ship Chathrand have reached the shores of the legendary southern empire of Bali Adro. Many have died in the crossing, and the alliance of rebels, led by the tarboy Pazel Pathkendle and the warrior Thasha Isiq, has faced death, betrayal, and darkest magic. But nothing has prepared them for the radically altered face of humanity in the South.
They have little time to recover from the shock, however. For with landfall, the battle between the rebels and centuries-old sorcerer Arunis enters its final phase. At stake is control of the Nilstone, a cursed relic that promises unlimited power to whoever unlocks the secrets of its usebut death to those who fail. And no one is closer to mastering the Stone than Arunis.
Desperate to stop him, Pazel and Thasha must join forces with their enemies, including the depraved Captain Rose and the imperial assassin Sandor Ott. But when a suspicious young crewmember turns his attentions to Thasha, it is the young lovers themselves who are dividedmost conveniently for Arunis. As the mages triumph draws near, the allies face a terrible choice: to break their oaths and run for safety, or to hunt the worlds most dangerous sorcerer through the strange and deadly dream kingdom known as the River of Shadows, and to face him a last time among the traps and horrors of his lair.
Brimming with high adventure, dark enchantment, and unforgettable characters, The River of Shadows deftly secures Redicks place in the ranks of epic fantasys most original and enthralling storytellers.
From the Hardcover edition.