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Loading... Shadowfane (1988)by Janny Wurts
   None No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) ElentarriLT | Mar 24, 2020 |   ) EdwinKort | Oct 18, 2019 | Shadowfane, the concluding volume of Janny Wurts’ Cycle of Fire trilogy is an action-packed and exciting finale. As humankind is being destroyed by demons (who we now know are aliens) Jaric has realized that he has no choice but to brave the Cycle of Fire. If he succeeds, this trial will gain him the powers of a Firelord, but he risks the destructive madness that afflicted his father. The action never lets up and, along the way, there are plenty of wins and losses and lots of heart-breaking suffering for all of our heroes — especially Jaric, Taen, Taen’s mother, Corley, and the Kielmark. There are also emotional displays of courage, grace, hope, faith, forgiveness, and love — themes which I appreciate in fantasy literature and miss in the writings of a few recently popular authors. The ending of Shadowfane is satisfying, but intriguingly not closed. While reading The Cycle of Fire, I found myself once again greatly admiring Ms. Wurts’ imagination. I don’t want to give anything away, so I’ll just say that I loved the science fiction elements and how Veriset Nav, motivated — almost consciously — to complete its program, developed its own mythos to hide itself from humans and aliens. I read the audio version produced by Audible UK. David Thorpe’s enthusiasm is infectious. If you read The Cycle of Fire this way, I suggest using Ms. Wurts’ website as a resource — she has posted a helpful map and a glossary (http://www.paravia.com). ( ) Kat_Hooper | Apr 6, 2014 |  rustyoldboat | May 28, 2011 | no reviews | add a review
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"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 No library descriptions found. 
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