The Heir Of Night: The Wall of Night: Book One

The Heir Of Night: The Wall of Night: Book One

by HelenLowe (Author), HelenLowe (Author)

Synopsis

A DARK ENEMY. AN ANCIENT WAR. A NEW CHAMPION. Young Malian is being trained to rule. Her people garrison the mountain range known as the Wall of Night against an ancient enemy, keeping a tide of shadow from the rest of their world. Malian is expected to uphold this tradition, yet she's known little of real danger until the enemy attacks her fortress home and the Keep of Winds becomes a bloodbath. Malian flees deep into the Old Keep - and when the danger is greatest her own hidden magic flares into life. But if she accepts its power, she must prepare to pay the price. 'The Heir of Night by Helen Lowe is a richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery and conflicting loyalties, set in a well realized world' - Robin Hobb 'Dark and magical...The Heir of Night is a grand entrance' TheBookBag.co.uk The start of an incredibly addictive new fantasy series - perfect for readers of Trudi Canavan, Karen Miller and Brent Weeks.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 464
Edition: 1
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 19 Jan 2012

ISBN 10: 0356500012
ISBN 13: 9780356500010
Book Overview: * Review copy mailing to the genre, national and blogging press * Featured on www.orbitbooks.net and in the Orbit ezine * Author website at www.helenlowe.info * Print and online ads in genre press and targeted sites supported by social media
Prizes: Winner of David Gemmell Morningstar Award 2012. Shortlisted for Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Novel (Adult) 2011.

Media Reviews
THE HEIR OF NIGHT by Helen Lowe is a richly told tale of strange magic, dark treachery and conflicting loyalties, set in a well realized world * Robin Hobb *
It's a well-told tale ... an enjoyable read * SFX *
Appealing characters and a richly detailed world * Library Journal *
Promising and fast-paced new epic fantasy * Bookloons *
Author Bio

Helen Lowe is a fantasy author living in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2012 she won the David Gemmell 'Morningstar' Award for her debut fantasy THE HEIR OF NIGHT.

This book was closely followed by THE GATHERING OF THE LOST, and Helen is currently writing DAUGHTER OF BLOOD, the third novel in the 'Wall of Night' sequence.