by Chris Wooding (Author)
A richly textured, darkly evocative fantasy set in a beautifully realised fantasy world, the Saramyr trilogy tells the story of an empire that rules over a land being overwhelmed by evil. An evil that comes from within the empire's centre, a sect of magicians close to the throne intent on killing any child born with magical powers. But now the empress has given birth to just such a child and revolution is brewing. Akin to the works of Robin Hobb, this is a hugely involving fantasy set in a world with an enticing oriental flavour.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 08 Apr 2004
ISBN 10: 0575075422
ISBN 13: 9780575075429
Book Overview: Chris Wooding is a publishing phenomenon. In the space of only four years and still aged only 26 he has written a series of teenage fantasies that are published in more than 10 countries. He has secured his first Hollywood film deal (for which he is adapting his own book) His novel The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray won the Silver Smarties award. Now he has written and adult fantasy of extraordinary quality An author with talent to burn. Wooding already has a strong teenage readership - a market that readily crosses over to adult fantasy. Extraordinary reviews. The acclaimed author of THE HAUNTING OF ALAIZABEL CRAY and POISON.
Chris Wooding is a full time, award-winning novelist, a YA novelist, and a professional script writer for film and TV. He has travelled extensively, plays bass and guitar (and has recorded several albums) and his novels have been published all over the world.
He has penned the Braided Path trilogy, a standalone novel (The Fade) and the Tales of the Ketty Jay series for Gollancz, all of which were critical and commercial successes.
Chris Wooding lives in London, and you can learn more at www.chriswooding.com.