The Rats and the Ruling Sea

Robert V S REDICK

ISBN 10: 0575081805 / ISBN 13: 9780575081802

Published by Gollancz, 2009

About this Item

A first UK edition Trade (large size) paperback with a full 1 to 10 number sequence indicating a first printing of this edition.  Some light tanning to pages. UNREAD. SYNOPSIS:  "The great ship Chatbrand, supposedly launched to bring an end to centuries of war, has all along been a tool of evil men. And behind them all stands Arunis, a sorcerer bent on scouring life from the world of Alifros. Now this enchanted 600-year-old vessel has reached the island of Simja where the tarboy Pazel Pathkendle will see the young woman he loves, Thasha Isiq, face death to thwart Arunis and Pazel himself will be forced to confront his shattered past." Packed weight 995gms.  IN STOCK READY FOR DESPATCH.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rats and the Ruling Sea
• Publisher: Gollancz
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0575081805
• ISBN 13: 9780575081802
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 995 grams

About this title

Synopsis

THE RATS AND THE RULING SEA begins where THE RED WOLF CONSPIRACY ended; Thasha's wedding is hours away. It is a wedding that will both fulfil the promise of a mad god's return and see her murdered. Pazel has thwarted the sorcerer who would bring back the god but both sides now face deadlock. Can Thasha be saved? Can the war between two Empires be stopped? THE RATS AND THE RULING SEA is, once again, focused on the giant ancient ship, the CHATHRAND, but now she must brave the terrors of the uncharted seas; the massive storms and the ship swallowing whirlpools and explore lands forgotten by the Northern world, all the time involved in a vicious running battle with a ship half her size but nearly her match. Robert Redick's new novel takes the reader further into the labyrinthine plots and betrayals that have underscored the trilogy from the beginning. We learn more about the Ixchel as they fight for survival against the Chathrand's rats, discover more about the true motives of conspirators, live with Thasha and Pazel as they face death and deceit, and as the Chathrand sails into the infamous Ruling Sea. Robert Redick's sequel to the acclaimed THE RED WOLF CONSPIRACY is a masterpiece of plotting and adventure. As each page turns the reader shares with the characters the dawning realisation that nothing is at it seems.

From the Author

This sequel to THE RED WOLF CONSPIRACY was a joy and an incredible challenge to write. I truly felt as if I were a hostage/crewmember on the I.M.S. Chathrand, alongside Pazel, Thasha and all my other characters. A delirious, exhausting, wonderful and terrible experience it was.

This is Book II of four volumes; it is followed by THE RIVER OF SHADOWS (April 19, 2011).

I hope you enjoy your time with it.

Sincerely,

Robert V.S. Redick