Stormcaller by Tom Lloyd
In a land ruled by prophecy and the whims of gods, a young man finds himself at the heart of a war he barely understands, wielding powers he may never be able to control. Isak is a white-eye, born bigger, more charismatic, and more powerful than normal men. But with that power comes an unpredictable temper and an inner rage he cannot always hide. Brought up as a wagon-brat, feared and despised by those around him, he dreams of a place in the army and a chance to live his own life. But when the call comes, it isn't to be a soldier, for the gods have other plans for the intemperate teenager: Isak has been chosen as heir-elect to the brooding Lord Bahl, the white-eye Lord of the Farlan. The white-eyes were created by the gods to bring order out of chaos, for their magnetic charm and formidable strength makes them natural leaders of men. Lord Bahl is typical of the breed: he inspires and oppresses those around him in equal measure. He can be brusque and impatient, a difficult mentor for a boy every bit as volatile as he is. But now is the time for the forging of empires. With mounting envy and malice, the men who would themselves be kings watch Isak, chosen by gods as flawed as the humans who serve them, as he is shaped and moulded to fulfil the prophecies that circle him like scavenger birds. Divine fury and mortal strife is about to spill over and paint the world with blood. This is the first book in a powerful new series that combines inspired world-building, epoch-shattering battles, and high emotion to dazzling effect.
"Several key characters and plotlines are established and should figure prominently in future adventures of the young Lord and the many challenged he must face in this complex, utterly engrossing new series" --MonstersAndCritics.com, December 14, 2008 "Think a bit of Abercrombie mixed with a bit of Fallon and even Erikson...Overall, I found this to be a surprisingly good novel, and one of my favorite reads of the year so far (and I have enjoyed most everything I have read in 2009 thus far). If you are looking for a mix of the traditional 1980s style fantasy, along with the more recent "gritty" undertones, you will find a lot to like here. The characters are fleshed out, Gods are actively involved, there is quite a lot of fighting, and magic plays a large role. All the stuff I am looking for in a fun read. For those of you who have discovered you have the same taste in epic fantasy as me, I highly recommend giving this book a go." -- Fantasy Book News and Reviews, March 11, 2009 "Let it sweep you up or tiptoe through it, trying not to get drowned and it offers rich rewards. Relish the reflections on everything from politics to feminist societies, lost gods, and manipulation of the supernatural. You may come to look at superheroes, elves, and perhaps dragons in an entirely new light." -- Locus, Oakland, CA, January 2009
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781591026938 |
| ISBN 10 | 1591026938 |
| Titel | Stormcaller |
| Autor | Tom Lloyd |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Prometheus Books |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2008-10-21 |
| Seitenanzahl | 450 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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