The River Kings' Road: A Novel of Ithelas

Author:   Liane Merciel ,  Stefan Rudnicki ,  Gabrielle de Cuir
Publisher:   Blackstone Audiobooks
Volume:   01
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9781441759207


Publication Date:   01 September 2010
Format:   Audio  Audio Format
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A thrilling new voice in fantasy makes an unforgettable debut with this intriguingly twisted tale of treachery and magic (New York Times bestselling author L. E. Modesitt, Jr.). Liane Merciel's The River Kings' Road takes us to a world of bitter enmity between kingdoms, divided loyalties between comrades, and an insidious magic that destroys everything it touches. A fragile period of peace between the eternally warring kingdoms of Oakharn and Langmyr is shattered when a surprise massacre fueled by bloodmagic ravages the Langmyrne border village of Willowfield, killing its inhabitants-including a visiting Oakharne lord and his family-and leaving behind a scene so grisly that even the carrion eaters avoid its desecrated earth. But the dead lord's infant heir has survived the carnage-a discovery that entwines the destinies of Brys Tarnell, a mercenary who rescues the helpless and ailing babe, and a Langmyr peasant, a young mother herself, whom Brys enlists to nourish and nurture the child of her enemies as they travel a dark, perilous road. As one infant's life hangs in the balance, so too does the fate of thousands, while deep in the forest, a Maimed Witch practices an evil bloodmagic that could doom them all.

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Author:   Liane Merciel ,  Stefan Rudnicki ,  Gabrielle de Cuir
Publisher:   Blackstone Audiobooks
Imprint:   Blackstone Audiobooks
Volume:   01
Dimensions:   Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 15.70cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9781441759207


ISBN 10:   1441759204
Publication Date:   01 September 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Audio
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The River Kings' Road is the intriguingly twisted tale of treachery and magic behind a brutal massacre and the impacts this unspeakable act has on the two survivors, on those who perpetrated it, on those who investigated it, and on those who tried to turn it to even more evil ends. It's also a tale that examines unsparingly the issue of to what degree the ends justify the means...or not. -- L. E. Modesitt, Jr., New York Times bestselling author of The Saga of Recluce series The River Kings' Road drew me in with the characters, all of whom felt real and reacted realistically for the setting...The heroes are heroic because of the choices they make on their journey, choices that would test the very best...and worst...in all of us...It's a story where the simplest choice could have drastic consequences, and where the lowliest of peasants can change the fate of a kingdom. -- Joshua Palmatier, author of The Vacant Throne [An] impressive epic fantasy debut...Merciel has constructed an inspired new world where unexpected plot twists bedevil strong, clearly visualized characters, in a story that glints with intelligence and hums with life. -- Publishers Weekly Merciel's fantasy debut imbues standard motifs of the hero's tale with passionate intensity, bringing her characters vibrantly to life and creating a realistic setting for her story. Strong storytelling makes this a good choice for adult and YA fantasy fans. -- Library Journal


Merciel's fantasy debut imbues standard motifs of the hero's tale with passionate intensity, bringing her characters vibrantly to life and creating a realistic setting for her story. Strong storytelling makes this a good choice for adult and YA fantasy fans. -- Library Journal [An] impressive epic fantasy debut...Merciel has constructed an inspired new world where unexpected plot twists bedevil strong, clearly visualized characters, in a story that glints with intelligence and hums with life. -- Publishers Weekly The River Kings' Road drew me in with the characters, all of whom felt real and reacted realistically for the setting...The heroes are heroic because of the choices they make on their journey, choices that would test the very best...and worst...in all of us...It's a story where the simplest choice could have drastic consequences, and where the lowliest of peasants can change the fate of a kingdom. -- Joshua Palmatier, author of The Vacant Throne The River Kings' Road is the intriguingly twisted tale of treachery and magic behind a brutal massacre and the impacts this unspeakable act has on the two survivors, on those who perpetrated it, on those who investigated it, and on those who tried to turn it to even more evil ends. It's also a tale that examines unsparingly the issue of to what degree the ends justify the means...or not. -- L. E. Modesitt, Jr., New York Times bestselling author of The Saga of Recluce series


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Liane Merciel spent most of her childhood bouncing around the world as an Army brat. She has lived in Alaska, Germany, and Korea, and has gone camping in every one of the fifty states. Her hobbies include yoga, training rats, and baking cupcakes capable of sending the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man into sugar shock with one bite. Currently she lives and practices law in Philadelphia where she is at work on the next novel in the series. Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. Now a Grammy-winning audiobook producer, he has worked on more than three thousand audiobooks as a narrator, writer, producer, or director. He has narrated more than three hundred audiobooks. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFile's Golden Voices in 2012. Gabrielle de Cuir, award-winning narration, has narrated over two hundred titles and specializes in fantasy, humor, and titles requiring extensive foreign language and accent skills. She was a cowinner of the Audie Award for best narration in 2011 and a three-time finalist for the Audie and has garnered six AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her velvet touch as an actor's director has earned her a special place in the audiobook world as the foremost producer for bestselling authors and celebrities.

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