Hinterland: Book Two of the Godslayer Chronicles (The Godslayer Chronicles, 2) - Hardcover

Clemens, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0451461134 ISBN 13: 9780451461131

Publisher: Roc Hardcover, 2006

Synopsis

In war-torn Myrillia, an ominous artifact is found. It is a skull, twisted and corrupted by dark Graces-the work of the evil, demonic Cabal set on destroying the Nine Lands. Former Shadowknight Tylar must unravel the mystery of the skull before all of Myrillia is threatened.

But the Cabal is not the only danger. Tylar returns to the Citadel and regains his knighthood-and forces out of Ice Eyrie launch an attack trapping Tylar and the Shadowknights. More terrible is an ancient threat rising out of the dark depths of the Citadel itself.

To save the Nine Lands, Tylar must enter the Hinterland, the desolate territory beyond the blessed Lands, where rogue gods roam and dark Graces flow-and from which no Shadowknight has ever returned..

About this title

About the Author

James Clemens [Aka James Rollins] was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1961. With his three brothers and three sisters, he was raised in the Midwest and rural Canada. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1985. The lure of ocean, sun, and new horizons eventually drew him to the West Coast, where he established his veterinary practice in Sacramento, California, eventually settling for good in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

He is the author of The Banned and the Banished series (The Wit'ch War Saga) and The Godslayer Chronicles.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Shadowfall Book One of the Godslayer Chronicles

"A compelling tale filled with richly developed characters." — Library Journal (starred review)

"James Clemens once again sets the standard of excellence for fantasy." — Midwest Book review

"A dazzling new entry in the world of epic fantasy. The plot is byzantine in its complexity, the characters are rich and fully realized, and the system of magic...is both fascinating and innovative...Shadowfall is likely to become a favorite of fantasy lovers worldwide." — SFRevu

Praise for the Enthralling Fantasy of JAMES CLEMENS

"Grabs at your heart and tears a little hole, then tears another, and another—a brutal and beautiful ride." — R. A. Salvatore

"I loved every page. Clemens has constructed a world of magic that's never been seen before, with a cast of beings who are so engaging and entrancing that you never want the story to end" — John Saul

"Clemens demonstrates considerable skill at combining swift pacing with character development." — Library Journal

"Fresh, sparky details and enough plot convolutions to keep fans coming back for more." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Inside Flap

James Clemen's unique works of fantasy have earned him comparisons to such luminaries as R. A. Salvatore and George R.R. Martin. He he continues his acclaimed Godslayer series, in which a fallen knight seeks to regain his honor—even as the forces of evil lure him toward certain doom...

Following a Battle of Myrrwood, darkness again stirs, and all of Myrillia is held in the grip of unease. Far to the south, an ominous artifact is found: a skull, twisted and corrupted by dark Graces. It is the skull of god—and the work of the Cabal, a faction of daemonic naethryn intent on destroying the Nine Lands. But what does it mean? Tylar, former knight and new regent to Chrismferry, must unravel the mystery of the skull before all of Myrillia is threatened.

But the Cabal is not the only danger. To mend a growing rift at Tashijan, Tylar returns to the Citadel of the Shadowknights. A mid much pop and ceremony, Tylar regains his knighthood—but it is a trap. Ravening forces out of Ice Eyrie launch a siege against Tashijan, trapping Tylar and the Shadowknights. More terrible is the threat rising out of the bowels of the Citadel—from an order of daemonic knights whose Grace has been corrupted.

To save the Nine Lands, Tylar must enter the Hinterland, the desolate territory beyond the blessed lands, where rogue gods roam and dark Graces flow—and from which no Shadowknight has ever returned....

Reviews

In Clemens's solid second book in his Godslayer Chronicles (after 2005's Shadowfall), Tylar ser Noche, now the regent of the Nine Lands of Myrillia, must try to keep the skull of an ancient god out of the hands of the Cabal (thin black magicians), among other serious challenges. As the capital city of Tashijan comes under siege, Tylar has to rejoin the ranks of the Shadowknights, whom he left to become regent, and travel to the grim Hinterland, which is full of witches and other enemies. Tylar faces a number of ethical dilemmas. Can he, for example, save the people for whom he is responsible best as a warrior or a civilian head of state? An appealing supporting cast, including the swordswoman Dart (possibly the granddaughter of a god), intelligent world-building and well-crafted magic scenes compensate for the somewhat slow pace. Fantasy devotees with a taste for elaborate quests will be most rewarded.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Roc Hardcover
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0451461134
• ISBN 13: 9780451461131
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480