The Illearth War (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever: Book Two) - Softcover

Donaldson, Stephen R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345296567 ISBN 13: 9780345296566

Publisher: Del Rey, 1981

Synopsis

After scant days in his "real" world, Thomas Covenant found himnself again summoned to the Land--the strange world of magic and earthpower. There, forty bitter years had passed while Lord Foul, immortal enemy of the Land, moved to fulfill his prophecy of doom. Foul's countless minions, led by a Giant Raver, were already on the march of destruction. They were opposed only by the untried war skill of Hile Troy, blind and bitter exile from "reality." The Council of Lords found their spells useless now that Foul the Despiser held the Illearth Stone, ancient source of evil power. High Lord Elena turned in desperation to Covenant and the legendary white gold magic of his ring. And nobody knew how to use the white gold--least of all Thomas Covenant. Thus continues one of the strangest epic fantasies ever written.

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From the Publisher

These books have never received the recognition they deserve. It's one of the most powerful and complex fantasy trilogies since Lord of the Rings, but Donaldson is not just another Tolkien wanabee. Each character-driven book introduces unexpected plots, sub-plots, and a host of magical beings so believably rendered you'd believe you might bump into them on your way to the bookstore.
                                                --Alex Klapwald, Director of Production

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The second volume in the epic Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever.
Thomas Covenant found himself once again summoned to the Land. The Council of Lords needed him to move against Foul the Despiser who held the Illearth Stone, ancient source of evil power. But although Thomas Covenant held the legendary ring, he didn't know how to use its strength, and risked losing everything....

Edition details

• Publisher: Del Rey
• Publication date: 1981
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345296567
• ISBN 13: 9780345296566
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 528