Review
PRAISE FOR ROBERT V. S. REDICK
โRobert Redick is an extraordinary talent.โโNew York Times bestselling author Karen Miller
The Red Wolf Conspiracy
โThis is one terrific read. . . . I canโt remember when Iโve been more enthralled.โโTerry Brooks
โMasterful storytelling . . . a delight.โโLos Angeles Times
โWith comparisons to George R. R. Martin and Philip Pullman, this is highly recommended for all fantasy collections.โโ_Library Journal _(starred review)
The Ruling Sea
โExciting . . . enough plot twists and double-crosses to satisfy the most demanding lovers of suspense . . . Redickโs brilliant depiction of the microcosmic world aboard the Chathrand will captivate readers.โโPublishers Weekly
โThis high-seas adventure has all the ingredients for a good read: a large and diverse cast of characters, magic, deceit, betrayal and unexpected twists.โโRT Book Reviews
โEasily one of the best fantasy novels of the year.โโFantasy Book Critic
From the Hardcover edition.
Product Description
In the gripping sequel to Robert V. S. Redickโs 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 useโbut 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 dividedโmost conveniently for Arunis. As the mageโs triumph draws near, the allies face a terrible choice: to break their oaths and run for safety, or to hunt the worldโs 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 Redickโs place in the ranks of epic fantasyโs most original and enthralling storytellers.
From the Hardcover edition.