New Releases by JANNY WURTS

Second in the SF/fantasy trilogy by the author of Stormwarden: "Reminiscent of Andre Norton''s Witch World . . . Wurts writes with creativity and passion." — Fantasy Literature With Kiethland restored to precarious peace, Taen Dreamweaver and Jaric, the sole heir to Ivain Firelord, have thwarted the demons'' initial bid to exterminate humanity. But the threat remains in the precarious charge of the Stormfalcon''s feather and the Keys to Elrinfaer that imprison the ravenous Mharg. Both must be restored to Anskiere, still trapped in his prison of ice. His release will depend upon Jaric''s mastery of the Cycle of Fire, the sorcerous challenge that drove his father to madness. Both Taen and Jaric must prevail against Taen''s brother, Emien, fallen to demons and overridden by alien desires that ravage his spirit. With Emien the perfect pawn shaped for Kiethland''s downfall, his overlords feed his insatiable hatred with power for one purpose only: to hunt down and slay the Firelord''s heir and the sister whose gentler talent defends him. Praise for Janny Wurts "With each new book it becomes more and more obvious how important Janny Wurts is to contemporary fantasy." —Guy Gavriel Kay "A gifted creator of wonders." —Raymond E. Feist "Janny Wurts brings an artist''s eye for detail and mood to the field of fantasy writing." —Robert Lynn Asprin "A great natural storyteller." —L. Sprague de Camp

This classic fantasy adventure from the acclaimed author of the Wars of Light and Shadow series "is storytelling at its best" (Raymond E. Feist, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). Chained at the oar on a Mhurgai galley, a sullen slave who never speaks is considered a madman by his fellow captives—until the hour Korendir announces a plan, which is certainly doomed to failure, for no one ever escapes the merciless Mhurgai alive . . . Korendir''s silence hides a devious intellect. And his benchmate, Haldeth, is desperate to end his cruel captivity, even if mercy comes to him under the murderous knives of the Mhurgai. When Korendir''s daring plan frees them both, Haldeth is compelled to follow his determined companion on an even more impossible quest: to lift a curse that despoils the kingdom of Torresdyr by recovering a legendary wardstone from a witch. His prize if he succeeds? A wizard''s treasure. If he fails? A grave with the legion of defeated champions before him. Far from content to retire from danger, Korendir''s restless nature will not embrace peace, his insatiable taste for impossible odds skating the thin edge toward insanity . . . "Powerful . . . Epic grandeur . . . Magnificent." —Anne McCaffrey, New York Times–bestselling author "Feeling like an old-fashioned episodic adventure fantasy, the novel gradually reveals an underlying thread that explains the main character''s personality. Think Lethal Weapon in a complex fantasy setting." —Tor.com "A large, varied, and original fantasy world, a unique magic concept, and a beautiful romance." — Fantasy Literature

" An action-packed and exciting finale" to the classic science fiction/fantasy trilogy from the acclaimed author of Stormwarden and Keeper of the Keys ( Fantasy Literature). Jaric, the Firelord''s heir, has narrowly survived repeated attacks by the demons—psionically endowed beings—and evaded their attempts to enslave him. Now, on the Isle of Vaere, he trains for his final ordeal: mastery of the Cycle of Fire challenge that broke his father''s sanity. In the dark court of Scait, Demon Lord of Shadowfane, a vicious adversary arises to a tainted destiny. Emien retains the shape of a man, but his warped snarl of hatred and passion are controlled by a ruthless master. He is recruited to seek out human children who possess latent talent for sorcery and suborn them to further Scait''s conquest,. With Jaric''s fate uncertain, Emien''s own sister, Taen Dreamweaver, must stand on her own to defend humanity, unaware that the victims she spares are the innocent bait to lure her into the malignant thrall of Shadowfane''s overlords. Praise for Janny Wurts "Like the best of J.R.R. Tolkien, Ms. Wurts''s worlds are bursting with the primal force, brimming with unforgettable characters, infused with magic both dark and glorious." —Eric Van Lustbader "A gifted creator of wonders." —Raymond E. Feist "Janny Wurts brings an artist''s eye for detail and mood to the field of fantasy writing." —Robert Lynn Asprin

The debut fantasy adventure novel by the author of the Wars of Light and Shadow series is "a wonderful breath of fresh air. . . . Just plain fun" ( Fantasy Literature). With her husband, the Duke of Trathmere, slain in battle, Elienne becomes a captive of the loathsome Prime Inquisitor of the conquering army. Her home is now a prize of war, and Elienne swept aside in the wreckage as chattel—until the Inquisitor vows to bed her as punishment for her defiance. Locked in a dank cell awaiting her fate, Elienne is visited by a sorcerer, powerful beyond her imagining. Ielond seeks a bride for his prince, a man condemned to death by a council that has deemed him unfit for succession since he cannot father an heir. When Ielond tells Elienne she is carrying her husband''s child, the recent conception offers hope to salvage the throne. To escape the Inquisitor''s cruelty, Elienne agrees to pose her son as the royal heir. But in a battle to thwart black magic and intrigue, her bold heart will remain her own, self‐reliant invention her solitary salvation as malevolent factions coalesce against her . . . Praise for Janny Wurts "Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air. . . . Every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered." —Diana Gabaldon "Pace and fire . . . Janny Wurts writes with astonishing energy." —Stephen R. Donaldson

First in the classic Cycle of Fire trilogy from the acclaimed fantasy author: "An outstanding piece of work in every way." —Andre Norton, New York Times–bestselling author Caught in an evil plot by a king''s emissary keen to seize power, Anskiere—master of wind, wave, and weather—submits to a false accusation of mass murder in order to spare the innocent village that sheltered him. When his desperate act of resistance traps him in a prison of his own making, Anskiere must rely on the undying loyalty of a young girl, her older brother''s obsessive quest for vengeance, and the weakling descendant of his greatest betrayer, once master of fire and earth, to thwart the ruinous ambition of his enemies. Together, the three will face a critical challenge: the rescue of Anskiere—and the unbinding of demons bent on humanity''s destruction. Praise for Janny Wurts "Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air. . . . Every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered." —Diana Gabaldon "A gifted creator of wonders." —Raymond E. Feist "It ought to be illegal for one person to have this much talent." —Stephen R. Donaldson

"Tudo o que um f? de fantasia poderia esperar. Este e um livro a ler mesmo para quem n?o leu a saga anterior." -Locus Os tempos mudaram e as formas de poder s?o hoje mais subtis e traicoeiras. Nenhum cl? pode sobreviver sem conhecer as intrigas do Jogo do Conselho. E todos o sabem. Mara dos Acoma esta mais implacavel do que nunca. Com a vida do seu filho em perigo e a continuidade da sua Casa ameacada, a Senhora dos Acoma usa de todos os meios para controlar a crueldade dos seus inimigos. Dotada de uma destreza intelectual invulgar, Mara dos Acoma coloca em causa n?o so as tradic?es dos Tsurani, como as suas proprias convicc?es. Neste jogo de sentimentos e poder, podera n?o haver um vencedor... Este volume e a segunda parte de A Serva do Imperio, pertencente a magnifica saga epica de Feist e Wurts - uma das colaborac?es mais bem- sucedidas de todos os tempos no estilo fantastico.

Tudo o que um f? de fantasia poderia esperar. Este e um livro a ler mesmo para quem n?o leu a saga anterior. Locus Mara era apenas o membro mais novo de uma familia nobre. Nunca esperou que a subita e chocante morte do irm?o e do pai pudessem trazer-lhe tamanha responsabilidade. Apesar do seu sofrimento, cabe-lhe a tarefa de vestir os mantos da lideranca e enfrentar as dificuldades. Mas embora inexperiente na arte politica, Mara tera de recorrer a toda a sua forca e coragem, inteligencia e astucia, para sobreviver no Jogo do Conselho, recuperar a honra da Casa dos Acoma e assegurar o futuro da sua familia. Rapidamente se apercebe de que a traic?o e os inimigos da familia quase levaram a sua Casa a aniquilac?o completa. Todas as esperancas est?o depositadas numa unica mulher: uma rapariga que tera de crescer rapidamente e aprender um jogo perigoso, onde n?o ha tempo para errar...

The world on the other side of the rift: Kelewan, a land seething with political intrigue and deadly conspiracies. Following the opulent panoply of Daughter Of The Empire and the dazzling pageantry of Servant Of The Empire comes the resounding conclusion to the Empire trilogy. Besieged by spies and rival houses, stalked by a secret and merciless brotherhood of assassins, the brilliant Lady Mara of the Acoma faces the most deadly challenge she has ever known. The fearsome Black Robes see Mara as the ultimate threat to their ancient power. In search of allies who will join her against them, Mara must travel beyond civilization''s borders and even into the hives of the alien cho-ja. As those near and dear to her fall victim to many enemies, Mara cries out for vengeance. Drawing on all of her courage and guile she prepares to fight her greatest battle of all--for her life, her home, and the Empire itself.

An epic tale of adventure and intrigue, Daughter of the Empire is fantasy of the highest order by two of the most talented writers in the field today. Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan. Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni. While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir. Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival. But first she must rally an army of rebel warriors, form a pact with the alien cho-ja, and marry the son of a hated enemy. Only then can Mara face her most dangerous foe of all—in his own impregnable stronghold.

"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society."--Publishers Weekly. "Uncommonly satisfying."--Locus

Step into the shoes of your favourite fantasy antagonists.Featuring stories by:R. Scott BakkerAdrian TchaikovskyMichael R. FletcherShawn SpeakmanTeresa FrohockKaaron WarrenCourtney SchaferMarc TurnerJeff SalyardsMazarkis WilliamsDeborah A. WolfBrian StaveleyAlex MarshallBradley P. BeaulieuMatthew WardMark AlderJanny Wurts

Während der Spaltkrieg mit Midkemia sich seinem Ende zu nähern scheint, tobt zwischen den kelewanischen Adelshäusern Acoma und Minwanabi ein erbitterter Kampf. Mara von Acoma hat ihre Durchsetzungsfähigkeit und ihren Kampfgeist bewiesen, doch sie wird von Schwarzer Magie und Attentätern bedroht. Aber ihr Erzfeind, der rachedürstende Lord Desio von den Minwanabi, rechnet nicht mit einem vermeintlichen midkemischen Sklaven, der zu Mara in einer ganz besonderen Beziehung steht und sich beim Kampf gegen Lord Desio als Maras größter Trumpf erweisen könnte ...

Mara von Acona ist die mächtigste Frau des Reiches. Doch der gefürchtete Magierorden der Schwarzen Roben sieht seine uralte Herrschaft durch ihre Macht bedroht und versucht, Mara mit Anschlägen und Intrigen vom Thron zu stürzen. Doch auch die rivalisierenden Adelshäuser sind daran interessiert, Maras Regiment ein Ende zu setzen. Auf der Suche nach Verbündeten überschreitet Mara die Grenzen der Zivilisation und schließt einen Pakt mit den mysteriösen Cho-ja. Unaufhaltsam rückt der Tag der letzten, alles entscheidenden Schlacht näher ...

Dame Mara des Acoma, pair de l''empire, se sent enfin en sécurité, hors d''atteinte de ses ennemis pour la première fois de sa vie. Elle a tort. Une nouvelle tentative d''assassinat la frappe plus cruellement que jamais. Embrasée par le désir de vengeance, Mara repart en guerre. Car elle en est sûre: Jiro des Anasati, son vieux rival, est derrière ce crime. Mais ses plans sont perturbés par l''Assemblée des magiciens qui, comme Mara commence à le comprendre, est le véritable pouvoir de l''empire. En quête d''alliés pour combattre ses ennemis et assurer la paix, Mara devra voyager au-delà des frontières de la civilisation, à la recherche d''un ancien secret. Rassemblant tout son courage et sa ruse, elle mènera la plus grande bataille de son existence: pour sa propre vie, son foyer et l''empire lui-même.

Mara des Acoma, souveraine de sa maison, s''est imposée comme une force à part entière au sein des clans et comme une joueuse adroite au jeu du Conseil. A présent, dame Mara doit mener la bataille sur deux fronts: le foyer d''intrigues et de trahisons de la cour des Tsurani, et son propre coeur, qui brûle d''affection pour un esclave barbare venu du monde ennemi. Kevin l''initie aux plaisirs de l''amour, mais la pousse également à remettre en question ses principes de vie... Et lorsque cet esclave se révèle un habile tacticien rompu à l''art de la guerre, Mara ne tarde pas à l''impliquer dans ses luttes politiques. Car la dame des Acoma va devoir affronter un ennemi ivre de vengeance, prêt à tout pour anéantir tous ceux qu''elle aime...

The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc – Sword of the Canon – in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.

A powerful, layered weaving of myth, prose and pure imagination – The Ships of Merior continues an epic fantasy series perfect for enthusiasts of The Dark Tower and Earthsea.

BOOK ONE IN THE GROUNDBREAKING SERIES, THE WARS OF LIGHT AND SHADOW A powerful, layered weaving of myth, prose and pure imagination – Curse of the Mistwraith opens an epic fantasy series perfect for fans of The Dark Tower and Earthsea.

An epic fantasy standalone novel from the author of the stunning Wars of Light and Shadow series. When Princess Anja fails to appear at her betrothal banquet, the tiny, peaceful kingdom of Sessalie is plunged into intrigue.

Following the mysterious disappearance of Princess Anja, two warriors deadlock over cultural mores in their desperate bid to recover the princess alive, and defend the kingdom of Sessalie.

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Mara des Acoma, souveraine de sa maison, s''est imposée comme une force à part entière au sein des clans et comme une adroite joueuse au jeu du Conseil, qui régit la politique de l''Empire de Tsuranuanni. A présent, Dame Mara doit mener la bataille sur deux fronts : le foyer d''intrigues et de trahisons qu''est la cour des Tsurani, et son propre cœur, qui brûle d''affection pour Kevin, un esclave barbare venu du monde ennemi de Midkemia pour combattre dans la guerre de la Faille. Cet homme l''initie aux plaisirs de l''amour, mais la pousse également à remettre en question ses principes de vie... En outre, lorsque cet esclave se révèle un habile tacticien rompu à l''art de la guerre, Mara ne tarde pas à l''impliquer dans ses luttes politiques. Car la Dame des Acoma va devoir affronter un ennemi ivre de vengeance, prêt à tout pour anéantir tous ceux qu''elle aime...

Une histoire épique et grandiose, issue de l''imagination de deux des meilleurs auteurs de fantasy américaine. Kelewan, déjà évoqué dans les Chroniques de Krondor, est un monde mystérieux empreint de magie. Ici, au cœur des intrigues de l''Empire Tsurani, la très jeune dame Mara, seigneur des Acoma, doit guider sans faiblir les gens de sa maison à travers les horreurs et les périls de la politique de l''Empire et du Jeu du Conseil. Il lui faudra se garder des attaques des puissantes maisons rivales, passer des accords avec de sinistres brigands et conclure un traité avec les énigmatiques cho-ja, redoutables insectes combattants. Elle ira même jusqu''à épouser le fils d''un de ses ennemis mortel pour préserver l''honneur de sa famille et porter le combat jusqu''au tréfonds de leurs forteresses... Dans un climat qui ne manquera pas d''évoquer à certains les grandes sagas orientales (Shogûn), Raymond Feist, maître incontesté de l''heroïc-fantasy (Les Chroniques de Krondor, Faerie Tale...) et Janny Wurts, son alter ego féminin (Fugitive Prince, Sorcerer''s Legacy...) nous livrent ici le premier volume de la Trilogie de l''Empire, une série best-seller dans une quinzaine de pays.

Lysaer, the "Lord of Light" squares off against his bastard half-brother Arithon, the "Master of Shadow," in a fantasy battle for the future of the world, and the balance of magical powers in the universe.

With the appalling destruction of the Vastmark warhost, recoil and grief reshape the balance of power in the Five Kingdoms. Two half brothers, cursed by a Mistwraith to a lifelong enmity, are set in violent conflict. And there are those between who will stop at nothing to fulfill secret desires and consolidate their own power. With faction set against faction, heart set against heart, and spells of high mastery engaged to cast down the ancient mysteries, the moves made by all will remake the course of the world''s destiny.

Janny Wurts''s epic tale of two half-brothers cursed to life-long enmity reaches new heights in the third volume, now re-released with a striking new cover.