The White Road (Nightrunner) - Lynn Flewelling.pdf - kashir

Praise for THE WHITE ROAD

"The White Road is an action-packed and terrific read-enjoy. Flewelling is at the top of

her game, and her game is very, very good indeed."

--PATRICIA B RIGGS, New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series

Praise for SHADOW'S RETURN

2008 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Nominee for Best Fantasy Novel

"The fourth book in Flewelling's superb Nightrunner series picks up right where the last

book left off with nary a hiccup. Seregil and Alec continue to be entertaining, while Flewelling

pulls off the near impossible in this compelling page-turner."

-- Romantic Times (41/2 stars)

"Excellent! ... This (is a) terrific fantasy thriller that can stand alone, but is enhanced by

the other tales in the Skalan saga."

--BookReview

"Flewelling presents a well-developed fantasy world with faie from many clans, wizards,

alchemists, and ambitious humans. Love and jealousies abound and drive the story."

--SF Revu

Praise for The Tamir Triad

"Some of the most inventive and emotionally gripping fantasy to come down the pike in

years ... Flewelling's writing is both intelligent and visceral, with unflinching detail that compels

readers to turn pages in wide-eyed fascination.... At the same time, however, a sense of poetry

runs through her narration.... Flewelling takes the stock trappings of the sword-and-sorcery

genre and turns them into a riveting epic story that is unique, disturbing, and enthralling."

-- Mythprint

"Perhaps the deepest psychological novel I've ever read--the fantasy makes the

unconscious issues real. Gorgeous but dark."

--ORSON S COTT C ARD

Praise for THE ORACLE'S QUEEN

"A splendidly stirring coming-of-age tale."

-- Romantic Times (41/2 stars)

"It is a great book!"

-- Affaire de Coeur (41/2 stars)

"I've been looking forward to The Oracle's Queen , the third volume in The Tamir Triad,

with eager anticipation and it doesn't disappoint. Central characters remain true to the previous

volumes, and at the same time we see new facets to their personalities. The inexorable flow of

events drives the narrative forcefully onward while unexpected twists keep us guessing.... I can

recommend it and indeed the whole series to lovers of intelligent contemporary fantasy that

nevertheless keeps faith with all the strongest traditions of the genre."

--JULIET E. M CK ENNA, Emerald City

"This novel delves deeply into the psychological effects of razzle-dazzle magic, thrones,

swords, and the rest, and makes for a terrific read.... Magic, mystery, politics, emotions, and

rare golden threads of the numinous all make this book a rich tapestry of a read right through

the climax.... There is never an easy answer in The Oracle's Queen: the characters gain so much

dimension that they linger in the mind long after one reads the last page. This trilogy is a must

for those who love fantasy with all the Good Stuff stitched together by intelligent world-building

and a wise eye for the frailties, and the greatnesses, of the human spirit."

--SF Site

"A fine conclusion to an above-average series ... Flewelling does an excellent job of

adding depth and texture to the story of a young person thrust onto the throne of Skala."

-- Contra Costa Times

"Lynn Flewelling's The Bone Doll's Twin, Hidden Warrior , and The Oracle's Queen are

brilliantly original and moving. This story still haunts me, months after reading the books.

There's plenty of gritty realism to make this a book for adults and mature teenagers, but what it

definitely is not is 'escapist.' This book drags you through so much emotionally painful territory

that you're almost relieved when it's done and you can escape to your safe regular life."

--ORSON S COTT C ARD

Praise for HIDDEN WARRIOR

"Stellar high-concept fantasy."

-- Mysterious Galaxy

"A rousing prince-in-hiding adventure, with some unexpectedly satisfying developments

for a middle volume in a series."

-- Locus

"A beautiful, compelling, dark tale."

-- Booklist

"A superlative job ... The world she has built is complex, and the action nonstop....

Flewelling handles the gender questions with such skill that the reader really feels Tobin's

ambivalence, and gradual change.... Recommended highly for anyone seeking a rollicking good

read."

--SF Site

"Satisfying ... intriguing ... exploring not merely issues of gender and power but

questions of honor as well."

-- Lambda Book Report

Praise for THE BONE DOLL'S TWIN

"The Bone Doll's Twin is a thoroughly engrossing new fantasy. It got its hooks into me on

the first page, and didn't let loose until the last. I am already looking forward to the next

installment."

--GEORGE R.R. M ARTIN

"Lynn Flewelling's The Bone Doll's Twin outshines even the gleaming promise shown in

her earlier three books. The story pulled me under and carried me off with it in a relentless tale

that examines whether the ends can ever completely justify the means."

--ROBIN H OBB

"Fresh and original--and unlike most fantasies that try to put women in traditionally

male roles, hers works. I found the world exceptionally well realized and coherent. I think you

have a winner here! My congratulations to Lynn. Books like this are too good not to share."

--KATHERINE K URTZ

"Flewelling's language never calls attention to itself, and instead she brings us inside the

heads of an array of splendid, believable characters. Which is what fiction is supposed to do--

give us fascinating people and powerful relationships from the inside out. Flewelling is a master

of it. I fell in love with all her characters and hated for the book to end. Fortunately, it has a

sequel (Hidden Warrior) , but I also hated for it to end and it did. That's how good books are

supposed to make you feel: like you're living in another world, with people you really care

about, and you don't want to close the book and go home. If these books hadn't turned out to

be excellent, I wouldn't be reviewing them, of course--because I rarely review books I didn't

finish, and I rarely finish books that I don't enjoy. I loved these."

--ORSON S COTT C ARD

"The Bone Doll's Twin is a great read. Lynn Flewelling has outdone herself with this

vibrant tale of dark magic, a hidden child, and the demon ghost that haunts it. She builds a

convincing, colorful world with carefully chosen details, and her characters are memorable

because their dilemmas are vividly drawn and heartbreakingly believable. This is exactly the kind

of fantasy novel that will keep you up long past your bedtime."

--KATE E LLIOTT

"A fascinating read, both intellectual and haunting."

--BARBARA H AMBLY

"A dark and twisting enchantment of a book, a story of deception and loyalty and

heroism that will magick its readers along with its characters."

--LOUISE M ARLEY

"Lynn Flewelling is one of the best at creating complicated stories peopled by diverse

characters, each with his own agenda, and each absolutely believable. This tale of a girl

disguised by magic and brought up as a boy is engrossing and compelling as it explores the

honorable reasons behind dishonorable deeds--and the dark consequences that follow a single

desperate act. Flewelling accompanies her skill at storytelling with an exquisite level of detail

that brings her entire world to life. A most satisfying tale for readers already familiar with her

Nightrunner series--for others, an excellent introduction to the joys of a Flewelling fantasy."

--SHARON S HINN

"You liked Lynn Flewelling's Nightrunner series? This novel is even better. The Bone

Doll's Twin is a sharply honed, powerful story where good and evil are as entwined as two

children's lives, and salvation carries a very high price. Highly recommended."

--ANNE B ISHOP

"An intriguing prequel to Flewelling's splendid Nightrunner series and a solid begininng

to a new triad of fantasy from a most generous and skilled fantasist, The Bone Doll's Twin will

satisfy old fans and capture many new."

--PATRICK O'L EARY

"Masterful ... readers will be hooked."

-- Bangor Daily News

"Magnificent, impressive ... capture[s] some of the same flavor found in T. H. White's

classic, The Once and Future King , as well as in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea books. Factor in some

essence of Mervyn Peake, and you have a winning combination."

-- Realms of Fantasy

"Flewelling's Nightrunner books are popular among fantasy fans for a very simple

reason--they're good. The Bone Doll's Twin continues that trend, and I look for her to be a major

force in the future of fantasy."

-- Monroe (LA) News-Star

"An intensely poignant tale that asks the question--how far should one go to change

destiny? Lynn Flewelling delivers a tightly crafted narrative with vivid characters and a detailed

background that quickly pulls the reader into her world."

-- Romantic Times

"It is the death of children that literally haunts this book, giving it a dark edge that takes

The Bone Doll's Twin out of the realm of fantasy and into the world of amoral, ends-justifies-the-

means politics.... Most of the characters are presented as people trying to do the right thing,

and being caught up in events that leave them questioning just what the right thing to do is....

Flewelling's storytelling ability and strong prose make it all work.... It's a gripping beginning to a

story that looks to become even deeper, more complex, more political, and more real as the

series goes on."

-- New York Review of Science Fiction

"Flewelling is the best thing that could have happened to the fantasy genre."

--BookWeb

"Every now and then a book reminds me of why I originally started reading fantasy. The

Bone Doll's Twin ... has the buzz. It's original, well written, and totally absorbing ... by turns

poignant, spooky, and earthy.... A moving and thoroughly recommended read."

--Starburst

"This terrific tale is dark and exciting, and the magic in it is truly wonderful."

-- Booklist

Praise for the Nightrunner series

LUCK IN THE SHADOWS

"Memorable characters, an enthralling plot, and truly daunting evil.... The characters

spring forth from the page not as well-crafted creations but as people.... The magic is

refreshingly difficult, mysterious, and unpredictable. Lynn Flewelling has eschewed the easy

shortcuts of cliched minor characters and cookie-cutter backdrops to present a unique world.... I

commend this one to your attention."

--ROBIN H OBB

"Part high fantasy and part political intrigue, Luck in the Shadows makes a nice change

from the usual ruck of contemporary sword-and-sorcery. I especially enjoyed Lynn Flewelling's

obvious affection for her characters. At unexpected moments she reveals a well-honed gift for

the macabre."

--STEPHEN R. D ONALDSON

"A new star is rising in the fantasy firmament ... I am awed by the scope of the intricate

world. It teems with magic and bustles with realistic people and spine-chilling amounts of

skullduggery."

--DAVE D UNCAN

"A splendid read, filled with magic, mystery, adventure, and taut suspense. Lynn

Flewelling, bravo! Nicely done."

--DENNIS L. M CK IERNAN

"An engrossing and entertaining debut ... full of magic, intrigues, and fascinating

characters. Witty and charming, it's the kind of book you settle down with when you want a

long, satisfying read."

--MICHAEL A. S TACKPOLE

"Exceptionally well done and entertaining."

-- Locus

"Lynn Flewelling has written a terrific first novel, a thrilling introduction to this series....

Highly recommended."

-- Starlog

STALKING DARKNESS

"Flewelling is bringing vigor back to the traditional fantasy form. In this highly engaging

adventure novel, the most powerful magic is conjured out of friendship and loyalty. The author

has a gift for creating characters you genuinely care about."

--TERRI W INDLING, The Years's Best Fantasy and Horror , Eleventh Annual Collection

"Events move forward in this second adventure.... It's up to four companions to stop

Mardus's schemes. Things get very violent and there's also a strong emotional undercurrent ...

an amusing twist on the old 'damsel in distress' scenario."

-- Locus

TRAITOR'S MOON

"What most fantasy aspires to Traitor's Moon achieves, with fierce craft, wit, and heart.

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