by JamesBarclay (Author)
The Raven have fought together for years, six men carving out a living as swords for hire in the war that have torn Balaia apart, loyal only to themselves and their code. But when they agree to escort a Xesteskian mage on a secret mission they are pulled into a world of politics and ancients secrets. For the first time the Raven cannot even trust their own strength and prowess, for the first time their code is in doubt. How is it that they are fighting for one of the most evil colleges of magic known? Searching for the secret location of Dawnthief; a spell that could end the world? Aiming not to destroy it but to cast it. DAWNTHIEF is a fast paced epic about a band of all too human heroes.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 576
Edition: Re-issue
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 03 Jul 2000
ISBN 10: 1857988604
ISBN 13: 9781857988604
Book Overview: 'A fantasy legend is born ... an enthralling novel: gritty, down-to-earth and delightful, invoking tears and laughter by turn. The best new fantasy I've read in years' MAGGIE FUREY 'Action fantasy at its best' SFX Sold 7000 in its trade edition Trade edition still selling 150 copies a month six months after publication Only 85 returns in total Ecstatic reviews from authors and specialist press alike Fast moving action packed fantasy ala David Gemmell The beginning of a massive multi-volume, multi-dimensional fantasy Commercial epic fantasy from a young, promotable English author Our most commercial debut UK fantasy ever