Drew Karpyshyn has made his mark with imaginative, action-packed work on
several acclaimed videogames, including Mass Effect and Star Wars:
Knights of the Old Republic, as well as in a succession of "New York
Times" bestselling tie-in novels. Now Karpyshyn introduces a brilliantly
innovative epic fantasy of perilous quests, tormented heroes, and
darkest sorcery--a thrilling adventure that vaults him into the company
of such authors as Terry Goodkind, Brandon Sanderson, and Peter V.
Brett.
Long ago the gods chose a great hero to act as their agent in the mortal
world and to stand against the demonic spawn of Chaos. The gods gifted
their champion, Daemron, with three magical Talismans: a sword, a ring,
and a crown. But the awesome power at his command corrupted Daemron,
turning him from savior to destroyer. Filled with pride, he dared to
challenge the gods themselves. Siding with the Chaos spawn, Daemron
waged a titanic battle against the Immortals. In the end, Daemron was
defeated, the Talismans were lost, and Chaos was sealed off behind the
Legacy--a magical barrier the gods sacrificed themselves to create.
Now the Legacy is fading. On the other side, the banished Daemron stirs.
And across the scattered corners of the land, four children are born of
suffering and strife, each touched by one aspect of Daemron
himself--wizard, warrior, prophet, king.
Bound by a connection deeper than blood, the Children of Fire will
either restore the Legacy or bring it crashing down, freeing Daemron to
wreak his vengeance upon the mortal world.
Praise for "Children of Fire"
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"This intricately layered adventure breathes realism and overshadowing
menace into ancient mythic archetypes, exposing the pain and wonder
inherent in magic and the mingled hope and cynicism of modern
fantasy."--"Publishers Weekly "(starred review)
"A rousing quest fantasy . . . a fast-paced action-packed good and evil
thriller."--"SF Revu"
"From the first page of "Children of Fire, "Karpyshyn captures the
reader's attention with his excellent, intricate storyline."--"RT Book
Reviews"
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""Children of Fire" stands on its own as a thoroughly entertaining tale.
The book strikes a perfect balance between character driven storytelling
and rich world building."--"Roqoo Depot"
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"[Karpyshyn] is truly a master of world building. . . . I would
recommend this title to any fan of the genre."--"Among the Wreckage"
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"Compulsively readable, wildly entertaining."--"A Girl, A Boy and A
Blog"
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""Children of Fire" is engrossing, and full of characters that are
modern. . . . I thoroughly enjoyed "Children of Fire" and look forward
for the next two books."--"FANgirl Blog"
"Drew Karpyshyn weaves a rich, contrasting tapestry of epic story and
doom. Gripping and compelling from first page to last, "Children of Fire
"is a dark-chocolate fantasy; delightfully biting and delectable at
once. Four ill-fated children born under a sign of chaos and flame
carried me on a journey into an intriguing world of shadowy wonder. It
is a spellbinding epic told with masterful craft. Well done,
Drew!"--Tracy Hickman, "New York Times "bestselling co-author of the
Dragonlance and Death Gate series
"From the Hardcover edition."
