The Last Dark Synopsis
The bestselling fantasy series from one of the biggest names in the genre comes to an unforgettable conclusion. This is the final volume of the epic Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - one of the keynote works of modern fantasy. Compelled step by step to actions whose consequences they could neither see nor prevent, Thomas Covenant and Linden Avery have fought for what they love in the magical reality known only as 'The Land'. Now they face their final crisis. Reunited after their separate struggles, they discover in each other their true power - and yet they cannot imagine how to stop the Worm of the World's End from unmaking Time. Nevertheless they must resist the ruin of all things, giving their last strength in the service of the world's continuance.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780575083462 |
| Publication date: |
12th February 2015 |
| Author: |
Stephen Donaldson |
| Publisher: |
Gollancz an imprint of Orion Publishing Co |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
672 pages |
| Series: |
Gollancz S.F. |
| Primary Genre |
Fantasy
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About Stephen Donaldson
Stephen Donaldson lived in India for 13 years with his father, a medical missionary, who worked extensively with lepers; it was here that he conceived the character of Thomas Covenant. He was awarded the John W. Campbell Award as Best Writer of the Year for The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever, which, with the sequel trilogy, became instant bestsellers. He is also the author of the fantasy duology 'Mordant's Need', the SF epic quintet 'The Gap', and a number of mysteries written under the pseudonym Reed Stephens. He won the World Fantasy Award in 2000.
Comparison: J R R Tolkien, Tad Williams, Terry Goodkind, Terry Pratchett and Haruki Murakami.
He is probably best known for his incredible CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT fantasy series. To read them in order though not essential as Stephen does recap very well:
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant titles in order:
THE CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT THE UNBELIEVER
Book 1: Lord Foul's Bane
Book 2: The Illearth War
Book 3: The Power that Preserve
THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT
Book 1: The Wounded Land
Book 2: The One Tree
Book 3: White Gold Wielder
THE LAST CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT
Book 1:The Runes of the Earth
Book 2: Fatal Revenant
Book 3: Against all Things Ending
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