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Published by Philomel Books
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Discover for yourself why reviewers are comparing The Nethergrim to Lord of the Rings, Narnia, and Ranger's Apprentice! The next great epic fantasy is
here . . . For the lords of the north, land is power. The Nethergrim, now
awoken and free to wreak its evil upon the world, offers the
promise of victory to those ruthless enough to accept its foul
bargain. One ambitious lord, eager for the chance to conquer and
rule, succumbs to temptation and helps to free the Skeleth --
eerie, otherworldly beings said to be unstoppable in battle. The
Skeleth merge with the bodies of their victims, ruling their minds
and turning them into remorseless killers. Worse yet, to kill the
man inside the Skeleth only frees it to seize a new host, starting
a cycle of violence that has no end. Such chilling tales are not enough to stop young Edmund,
innkeeper's son and would-be wizard, from seeking for a way to
turn back the oncoming tide of destruction. Along with his best
friends -- Katherine the trainer of war-horses and Tom the runaway
slave -- Edmund searches for a magical weakness in the Skeleth,
something that might allow him to break their never-ending curse.
The three friends join with the legendary hero Tristan in a battle
of courage, wisdom, wits, and sacrifice to stop the Skeleth from
ravaging their homeland and all they hold dear. This adventurous tale that marries earthly greed to otherworldly
evil is perfect for fans who enjoy the epic worlds of John
Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice, Robert Jordan's The
Wheel of Time, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings,
and George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones. Discover for
yourself why so many are making the comparisons! pub date: 2016-05-10 | Hardcover | 9780399159992 |
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