Spirit Gate: 1st in the 'Crossroads' series of books

Elliott, Kate

ISBN 10: 1841492744 / ISBN 13: 9781841492742

Published by Little, Brown Book Group / Orbit, 2007

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© 2006: 1st in the 'Crossroads' series of books. 1st printing of 2007 edition:- Synopsis: In a world torn apart by warfare and betrayal. a new darkness has risen. For centuries the Guardians ruled the Hundred, but these unearthly beings have faded from human sight. Only the reeves, patrolling on enormous eagles, still represent the Guardian's power. But there is a corruption in the land that not even they can control, and fanatics are devastating villages, towns, and cities in a drive to annihilate all who oppose them. No one knows who leads them or why. Outlanders Anji and Mai are on the run with a company of dedicated Qin warriors, when they meet an unusual reeve. Together they can take on the devouring horde; and they must make the attempt, or the land will certainly be lost. But a young woman sworn to the Goddess holds the ultimate key:- Review(s): "A gripping and enthralling fantasy epic" - The Times / "A compelling yarn" - SFX / "Enthralling adventure" - Locus / "A truly epic fantasy" - Publishers Weekly:- (original cost £7.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spirit Gate: 1st in the 'Crossroads' series of books
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group / Orbit
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841492744
• ISBN 13: 9781841492742
• Binding: Paperback: 7¾" x 5"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Larry Rostant
• Edition: 2007 Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear
• Weight: 0.46 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy

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Synopsis

For hundreds of years the Guardians ruled the Hundred, but these unearthly beings have faded from human sight and no longer exert their will on the world. Only the reeves, patrolling from the skies, still represent the Guardians' power. But there is a corruption in the land that not even they can control, and fanatics are devastating villages, towns, and cities, slaughtering all who oppose them.

Outlanders Anji and Mai are fleeing their homeland with a company of dedicated warriors. On reaching the Hundred, they form an alliance with Reeve Joss, and determine to stand against the devouring horde. But, as region after region slips into chaos, a young woman sworn to the Goddess may be all that keeps them from annihilation . . .

A haunting tale of individuals swept up by the chaos of war, this is fantasy adventure at its best - rich in texture, filled with colour and excitement.

About the Author

Kate Elliott is the author of more than a dozen novels, including the Novels of the Jaran and the Crown of Stars fantasy series. "King's Dragon," the first novel in that series, was a Nebula Award finalist; "The Golden Key" (with Melanie Rawn and Jennifer Roberson) was a World Fantasy Award finalist. Born in Oregon, she lives in Hawaii.