David and Leigh Eddings were mythmakers and world builders of the
first order. With The Redemption of Althalus, the authors of the
Belgariad and Malloreon sagas created a thrilling stand-alone
epic--boldly written and brilliantly imagined.
It would be sheer folly to try to conceal the true nature of Althalus,
for his flaws are the stuff of legend. He is, as all men know, a thief,
a liar, an occasional murderer, an outrageous braggart, and a man devoid
of even the slightest hint of honor.
Yet of all the men in the world, it is Althalus, unrepentant rogue and
scoundrel, who will become the champion of humanity in its desperate
struggle against the forces of an ancient god determined to return the
universe to nothingness. On his way to steal The Book from the House at
the End of the World, Althalus is confronted by a cat--a cat with eyes
like emeralds, the voice of a woman, and the powers of a goddess.
She is Dweia, sister to The Gods and a greater thief even than Althalus.
She must be: for in no time at all, she has stolen his heart. And more.
She has stolen time itself. For when Althalus leaves the House at the
End of the World, much wiser but not a day older than when he'd first
entered it, thousands of years have gone by.
But Dweia is not the only one able to manipulate time. Her evil brother
shares the power, and while Dweia has been teaching Althalus the secrets
of The Book, the ancient God has been using the dark magic of his own
Book to rewrite history. Yet all is not lost. But only if Althalus,
still a thief at heart, can bring together a ragtag group of men, women,
and children with no reason to trust him or each other.
Praise for The Redemption of Althalus
"Highly recommended . . . Featuring a cast of engaging characters, some
fanciful plot twists, and a light-hearted atmosphere that should appeal
strongly to fans and first-time readers alike."--Library Journal
"The story takes off. The interactions between characters,
straightforward plotting, and doses of wry humor keep the tale
humming."--Booklist
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"An engaging young reprobate hero . . . [A] magical realm of
good-natured fun."--Publishers Weekly**
"A compelling, involving story."--Science Fiction Chronicle
