A group of renegade knights disobey their Order and set out on an extraordinary quest to discover why their world is dying . . .
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Summary
A group of renegade knights disobey their Order and set out on an extraordinary quest to discover why their world is dying . . .
Description
Brandon Sanderson meets Joe Abercrombie in this astounding novel of good, evil and magic
The Falcons are knights of the Vestal Order, pledged to use their powers to protect the Empire of Talmont from the cruel Vyr and the carnage they have unleashed upon the world.When the Falcons take a Vyr alive, they go against the protocols of the Vestal Order and interrogate him. They are horrified to learn, if the Vyr speaks truly, that the Empire's worst enemy may not be the Vyr . . . but the Vestal Order itself.Led by the charismatic Romara Challys, the Falcons go rogue, their quest for the truth taking them through burning forests, lost ruins and the uncanny traces of a dying race, desperate to find answers . . . before it's too late.But the Vestal Order has no plans to let Challys and her knights succeed in their mission. With the greatest knight in history and an army of fanatics at their heels, the Falcons must evade capture and discover the truth as soon as possible. Because time is running out . . . for everyone.__'This book has everything that I love in a political fantasy. Knights, history, intrigue' - Reader Review'The world-building in The Burning Land is excellent' - Reader Review'A fiery fantasy adventure that blazes with action, magic and epic battles' - Reader ReviewCritic Reviews
Hair is adept at building characters as well as worlds Kirkus on MAGE'S BLOOD
A fast-paced, entertaining read Beneath A Thousand Skies on MAP'S EDGE
Filled with action and adventure yet was also rich in characterisation and contained a spectacular created world Muse Books
A riveting, thoughtful fantasy that blends the best of Guy Gavriel Kay and Brandon Sanderson, set in a richly textured landscape where battle-hardened heroes confront their most dangerous enemy: the truth about the nature of their heroism and what the magic they rely upon costs the world around them. Full of nuanced, loveable characters whose complex relationships with each other and with themselves make The Burning Land a compulsively readable adventure not to be missed! Sebastien de Castell
For anyone looking for a new sprawling fantasy epic to stick their teeth into, Empress Of The Fall is an ultimately satisfying journey into a fascinating and chaotic landscape SCIFINOW ON EMPRESS OF THE FALL
Promises to recall epic fantasy's finest TOR.COM ON THE MOONTIDE QUARTET
Represents modern epic fantasy at its best FANTASY BOOK CRITIC ON THE MOONTIDE QUARTET
The plot is unique, surprises showing themselves at every turn. For those loving an epic fantasy, with plenty of bare-fisted combat, this book is for you DL GARDNER, AUTHOR OF IAN'S REALM SAGA AND A TALE OF THE FOUR WIZARDS
The world-building is rich and seamlessly embedded into the story [and] David Hair delivered in plot just as well . . . I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a story full of plot twists and a high-tension struggle for survival! THE DIGRESSIVE APPROACH
A riveting, thoughtful fantasy that blends the best of Guy Gavriel Kay and Brandon Sanderson, set in a richly textured landscape where battle-hardened heroes confront their most dangerous enemy: the truth about the nature of their heroism and what the magic they rely upon costs the world around them. Full of nuanced, loveable characters whose complex relationships with each other and with themselves make The Burning Land a compulsively readable adventure not to be missed! Sebastien de Castell, author of THE MALEVOLENT SEVEN
About the Author
David Hair, an award-winning writer of fantasy, has been inspired by his travels around the globe. He was born in New Zealand, spent time in Britain, Europe and India (which inspired THE MOONTIDE and SUNSURGE QUARTETS and the RAVANA series). After some years in Bangkok, Thailand, he and his wife returned to Wellington, New Zealand, where they are now settled (for the time being). His epic fantasy sagas THE MOONTIDE QUARTET, THE SUNSURGE QUARTET, THE TETHERED CITADEL TRILOGY and the YA saga THE RETURN OF RAVANA are all published by Jo Fletcher Books, as is his new fantasy adventure series, THE TALMONT TRILOGY, starting with The Burning Land.
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