A Magic of Nightfall by S L Farrell
Second in a brilliant new fantasy series. A masterwork of fantasy, The Nessantico Cycle is the epic tale of an empire at its height, yet poised on the brink of what could be a devastating descent into ruin. Told from the viewpoints of numerous characters, it is a sweeping saga of murder and magic (portrayed both as a powerful religion and a forbidden art), deception and betrayal, Machiavellian politics, star-crossed lovers, and a realm facing war on every front.
Praise for the Nessantico Cycle novels:
A delicious melange of politics, war, sorcery, and religion in a richly imagined world peopled with a varied cast... They're vivid and memorable characters, and most are painted in shades of grey, my favorite color. -George R. R. Martin
Farrell's work compares favorably to Martin's Song of Fire and Ice epic, with equivalent complexity, sophistication and luxurious detail. Fans of one will absolutely want to read the other. -SFRevu
Readers who appreciate intricate world building, intrigue, and action will immerse themselves effortlessly into this rich and complex story. -Publishers Weekly
Moving gracefully between the intrigues of palaces and slums, A Magic of Twilight is fast-paced yet intricate, a delight for readers of both military and political fiction. -New York Times bestselling author Jane Lindskold
It's always refreshing to read a fantasy where neither side in a conflict has much of a moral edge on the other, and the cast of characters are an enjoyable mix of the sympathetic, the villainous and the ambiguous. -Kirkus Reviews
A very ambitious tale of intrigue, politics, love, assassinations and war, A Magic of Nightfall is just a superior epic.... Highly, highly recommended. -Fantasy Book Critic
A delicious melange of politics, war, sorcery, and religion in a richly imagined world peopled with a varied cast... They're vivid and memorable characters, and most are painted in shades of grey, my favorite color. -George R. R. Martin
Farrell's work compares favorably to Martin's Song of Fire and Ice epic, with equivalent complexity, sophistication and luxurious detail. Fans of one will absolutely want to read the other. -SFRevu
Readers who appreciate intricate world building, intrigue, and action will immerse themselves effortlessly into this rich and complex story. -Publishers Weekly
Moving gracefully between the intrigues of palaces and slums, A Magic of Twilight is fast-paced yet intricate, a delight for readers of both military and political fiction. -New York Times bestselling author Jane Lindskold
It's always refreshing to read a fantasy where neither side in a conflict has much of a moral edge on the other, and the cast of characters are an enjoyable mix of the sympathetic, the villainous and the ambiguous. -Kirkus Reviews
A very ambitious tale of intrigue, politics, love, assassinations and war, A Magic of Nightfall is just a superior epic.... Highly, highly recommended. -Fantasy Book Critic
George R.R. Martin is the author of the acclaimed, internationally bestselling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, adapted into the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. He is also the editor and contributor to the Wild Cards series, including the novels Suicide Kings and Fort Freak, among other bestsellers. He has won multiple science fiction and fantasy awards, including four Hugos, two Nebulas, six Locus Awards, the Bram Stoker, the World Fantasy Award, the Daedelus, the Balrog, and the Daikon (the Japanese Hugo). Martin has been writing ever since he was a child, when he sold monster stories to neighborhood children for pennies, and then in high school he wrote fiction for comic fanzines. His first professional sale was to Galaxy magazine, when he was 21. He has been a full-time writer since 1979. Martin has bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Northwestern University. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780756405991 |
| ISBN 10 | 0756405998 |
| Title | A Magic of Nightfall |
| Author | S L Farrell |
| Series | Nessantico Cycle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Daw |
| Year published | 2010-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 656 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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