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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 show more 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 show lessTags
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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 show more 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). show less
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 show more 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). show less
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[Shadowfane] - Janny wurts
Series: Cycle of Fire #3
Final entry to the trilogy. Science fantasy, beautifully written but I will admit the book seemed to last forever, with twists and turns toward the end. Enjoyed it nonetheless.
[Shadowfane] - Janny wurts
Series: Cycle of Fire #3
Final entry to the trilogy. Science fantasy, beautifully written but I will admit the book seemed to last forever, with twists and turns toward the end. Enjoyed it nonetheless.
Original concept, beautiful writing.
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CYCLE OF FIRE
Anskiere, de Stormvoogd, zit nog steeds in ijs gevangen, terwijl de demonen steeds machtiger worden. Inmiddels staat Ivainson Jaric, erfgenaam van Ivain, voor de immense taak zich de magische krachten te verwerven die zijn erfdeel zijn.
Elders raakt Taen Dromenwever verwikkeld in een strijd met haar broer, de kwade genius die door de Mharg is aangezet zijn eigen soort te gronde te richten.
Er staat veel op het spel. Als een van beiden faalt, zal de Stormvoogd zich nimmer kunnen ontworstelen aan zijn ijzige gevangenis. Scait, de Heer der Demonen, is echter niet van zins de afloop van de gebeurtenissen af te wachten...
Elders raakt Taen Dromenwever verwikkeld in een strijd met haar broer, de kwade genius die door de Mharg is aangezet zijn eigen soort te gronde te richten.
Er staat veel op het spel. Als een van beiden faalt, zal de Stormvoogd zich nimmer kunnen ontworstelen aan zijn ijzige gevangenis. Scait, de Heer der Demonen, is echter niet van zins de afloop van de gebeurtenissen af te wachten...
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Janny Wurts Janny Wurst began her writing career while still in high school, when she wrote several novels which she never published. After graduation and a self-financed trip to Europe, Wurts knew that she wanted to create something spectacular but needed life experiences to add a flavor of reality to it. While still in college, she conceived the show more idea for "The Wars of Light and Shadow." But she was also drawn to painting, and first achieved success as a commercial illustrator for major New York publishing houses, with the intention of using her skill to create covers for her own books. After years of working as an illustrator, Wurts sold her first novel, "Sorcerer's Legacy," in 1982. It was followed by the "Cycle of Fire" coming of age trilogy: "Stormwarden" in 1984, "Keeper of the Keys" in 1986 and "Shadowfane" in 1988. Raymond E. Feist, a fellow fantasy author, asked Wurts to co-author a series set on the Tsurani world that he had created. The resulting Empire trilogy of "Daughter of the Empire," published in 1987, "Servant of the Empire" in 1990 and "Mistress of the Empire" in 1992, was an international bestseller which placed Wurts in the spotlight and named her a true fantasy writer. The project for which she is best known is the "Wars of Light and Shadow" series, of which new stories are still being written. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Shadowfane
- Original title
- Shadowfane
- Original publication date
- 1988
- People/Characters
- Ivain; Anskiere; Jaric; Taen; Maelgrim
- Important places
- Shadowfane
- First words
- The seeress of the well in Gaire's Main woke gasping in the straw of the stables where she
sheltered. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)When her Firelord looked up, he would find the Stormwarden of
Elrinfaer limping across sand to meet him.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Here ends The Cycle of Fire - Blurbers*
- Feist, Raymond E.
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