From the author of the internationally acclaimed Orcs series comes a powerful new epic fantasy to illed with spectacular magic, action, adventure and political intrigue.In the land of Bhealfa magic underpins the social order. Different classes enjoy different qualities of magic; from meagre charms for the destitute, to grand conjurations for the rich. But the most skilful and expensive spells of all are those used by the authorities to control the entire population.Reeth Caldason is the last remaining member of a tribe of warriors who were brutally massacred decades ago. Cursed with episodes of blind rage that endanger anyone near him, he is forced to wander the world seeking revenge for his people and a cure for his magical affliction.But the spell that binds Reeth is an esoteric one, and his search has so far been fruitless. Only when a young sorcerer's apprentice named Kutch tells him of the mysterious Covenant does he regain a glimmer of hope. Forming an uneasy alliance the two head for Bhealfa's capital city in search of this secretive magical society, unaware that they are about to be drawn into a dangerous world of conspiracy and sedition.
| ISBN: | 9780007240906 |
| Publication date: | 3rd April 2006 |
| Author: | Stan Nicholls |
| Publisher: | Harper Voyager an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 668 pages |
| Series: | The Quicksilver Trilogy |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy Magical realism Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages Speculative fiction Action Adventure |
From the author of the internationally acclaimed Orcs series comes a powerful new epic fantasy to illed with spectacular magic, action, adventure and political intrigue.In the land of Bhealfa magic underpins the social order. Different classes enjoy different qualities of magic; from meagre charms for the destitute, to grand conjurations for the rich. But the most skilful and expensive spells of all are those used by the authorities to control the entire population.Reeth Caldason is the last remaining member of a tribe of warriors who were brutally massacred decades ago. Cursed with episodes of blind rage that endanger anyone near him, he is forced to wander the world seeking revenge for his people and a cure for his magical affliction.But the spell that binds Reeth is an esoteric one, and his search has so far been fruitless. Only when a young sorcerer's apprentice named Kutch tells him of the mysterious Covenant does he regain a glimmer of hope. Forming an uneasy alliance the two head for Bhealfa's capital city in search of this secretive magical society, unaware that they are about to be drawn into a dangerous world of conspiracy and sedition.
Quicksilver Rising features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Magical realism, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Journeys and voyages, Speculative fiction, Action Adventure
Quicksilver Rising is available in Paperback
Quicksilver Rising was written by Stan Nicholls and published by Harper Voyager an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Quicksilver Rising has 668 pages
Yes it is part of The Quicksilver Trilogy series