Bloodwinter (A Tale of Eron)

ISBN: 0553576461

Author: Tom Deitz

Condition: New

From a master of contemporary fantasy comes an unforgettable tale of heroes, heroines, and rogues whose two rival nations are scarred by suspicion, shadowed by war, and summoned to destiny by a magic that is both gift and curse.In the icy northern realm of Eron, three young artisans bound by an unspeakable act of violence arrive at an isolated gem mine on a special commission for their king. They are the arrogant but talented Eddyn; Avall, his archrival; and beautiful Strynn, newly wed to Avall, but carrying Eddyns child.Meanwhile, to the south, amid Ixtis scorpion-riddled sands and sensuous cities, a horrible accident has forced Prince Kraxxi into exile with blood on his hands and a price on his head.The four will be drawn together-and torn apart-by a magnificent find: a gem with magical properties beyond anyones imagining or control. It is a struggle in which hidden forces pursue a frighteningly sinister agenda. For whoever possesses the gem holds the future of the world . . . and the power to destroy it.Praise for BloodwinterDeitzs unusual setting and strong, magnetic characters bode well for this new series.-Publishers WeeklyDeitz's skill at crafting a complex tale of men and women driven by warring emotions and rival ambitions anchors his fantasy visions in the reality of human experience. . . . A solid addition to most fantasy collections.-Library JournalBoth villainy and heroism go beyond stereotype [in] a well-crafted work that explores the nature of art.-LocusTom Deitz is a fine storyteller in the tradition of the Southern mountains . . . with all its legends and magic transported from afar. Like his forebears, he can make magic with words.-Sharyn McCrumb, New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Frankie SilverOnce again, Tom Deitz has proven himself a master of the fantasy genre. He has created a detailed, realistic world, characters who are both engaging and believable, and a compelling, fast-moving story that draws the reader in from the first page.-John Maddox RobertsDeitz has always been a superb fantasist, but hes outdone himself in this richly developed, character-driven story!-Josepha Sherman