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Still grieving the death of her son, the Holy Matriarch of Mann has ordered her troops to embark on a mission to the Mercian Free Ports. Riding at the head of her army she plans to finally conquer the city of Bar-Khos, whose walls have kept them at bay for ten long years. Ash has other plans for her. The old Roshun warrior is determined that he will have vengeance for the crimes she has committed. But such a course of retribution is in direct opposition to everything he has lived for - this isn't a Roshun vendetta - it's personal. While Ash battles with his conscience, Che, the Matriarch's personal Diplomat and assassin, is questioning his own path. Watching as the Mannian army slaughters their way across the world, he wonders whether he believes any of the doctrine he has been taught to follow. As the battle for Bar-Khos intensifies, more and more lives are affected: Bahn who leaves all he loves in the city to try to protect it from the ravening Mannian empire, Bull the murderer who senses a chance to make things right, and Curl, the young prostitute who is determined to seek her own retribution on the field of battle. When the two armies clash - all looks set to be decided. But it's not sheer force that will win this battle. But the tormented determination of one man seeking redemption . . .
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Colin Buchanan was born in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, in 1973. From an early age he turned to reading and writing fantastical works to escape his troubles. In school he was the quiet dreamer who always sought out the back of the classroom. Later, in his stretches of work as a copywriter, he would be the quiet dreamer who always sought out the back of the office. In recent years he has mostly settled down, and loves nothing more than a late-night gathering around a fire with good friends. Farlander was his first novel in the Heart of the World series, he's currently working on the third.
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Praise for Col Buchanan "With a narrative that is riveting from beginning to end, from the big battles to the smallest interactions, this is the rare book that a reader wishes would never end." --"RT Book Reviews", 41/2 stars on "Stands a Shadow ""Well rendered and nicely paced... Stirring combat and vivid details.""--Kirkus Reviews "on "Stands a Shadow ""Something special...Buchanan writes vividly and well, and the story grips from the astonishing opening sequence to the unexpected conclusion.""--The Times "(UK) on "Farlander ""Completely absorbing. Once I was into it, I just couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to the sequel!"--Glen Cook, author of The Black Company series on "Farlander ""Gripping... Delightfully undermin[es] expectations.""--SFX "on "Farlander"
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- PublisherTor
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0230744826
- ISBN 13 9780230744820
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages416
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