The Tower On The Rift: 2nd in the 'View From The Mirror' series of books

Irvine, Ian

ISBN 10: 1841490059 / ISBN 13: 9781841490052

Published by Little, Brown & Co / Orbit, 2000

About this Item

© 1998: 2nd in the 'View From The Mirror' series of books. 1st printing of 2000 edition:- Synopsis: Once there were three worlds, each with their own people. Then, fleeing out of the void, on the edge of extinction, came the Charon. And the balance changed for ever. As war rages across the land, Tensor, the desperate leader of the Aachim people, flees into the wilderness, taking with him the ancient Mirror of Aachan and the chronicler Llian. Only Karan can save the chronicler, but her path is fraught with danger. Tensor wants her dead, the other powers are hunting her for her sensitive talents, and Rulke the Charon broods over them all from his Nightland prison. The twisted Mirror holds knowledge that the world can only dream about. Yet those who pursue it do so at their own peril:- Review(s): "The complex cultures, detailed geography, and the palpable weight of history provide a solid background to an intense story. This stands out as a worldbuilding labour of love with some truly original touches" - Locus:- (original cost £6.99).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tower On The Rift: 2nd in the 'View From The Mirror' series of books
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Co / Orbit
• Publication Date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1841490059
• ISBN 13: 9781841490052
• Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4¼"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Mark Sofilas
• Edition: 2000 Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good: Moderate signs of wear
• Weight: 0.36 kilograms
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy

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Synopsis

War rages across Santhenar as the quest for the Mirror of Aachan continues. In desperation, Tensor, leader of the Aachims, flees with the Mirror into the wilderness, taking the chronicler Llian with him. Only Karan can locate them, but it will be a perilous journey. Tensor wants her dead, other powers are hunting her down, and Rulke the Charon broods over them all from his Nightland prison ...

''The complex cultures, detailed geography, and the palpable weight of history provide a solid background to an intense story ... this stands out as a worldbuilding labour of love with some truly original touches'' LOCUS

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About the Author

Ian Irvine lives in the mountains of NSW, Australia.