A Plague of Giants
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Kevin Hearne
From the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, a thrilling novel that kicks off a fantasy series with an entirely new mythology—complete with shape-shifting bards, fire-wielding giants, and children who can speak to astonishing beasts“A spectacular work of epic fantasy . . . an absolute delight.”—Shelf Awareness MOTHER AND WARRIOR Tallynd is a soldier who has already survived her toughest battle: losing her husband. But now she finds herself on the front lines of an invasion of giants, intent on wiping out the entire kingdom, including Tallynd’s two sons—all that she has left. The stakes have never been higher. If Tallynd fails, her boys may never become men. SCHOLAR AND SPY Dervan is an historian who longs for a simple, quiet life. But he’s drawn into intrigue when he’s hired to record the tales of a mysterious bard who may be a spy or even an assassin for a rival kingdom. As the bard shares his fantastical stories, Dervan makes a shocking discovery: He may have a connection to the tales, one that will bring his own secrets to light. REBEL AND HERO Abhi’s family have always been hunters, but Abhi wants to choose a different life for himself. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Abhi soon learns that his destiny is far greater than he imagined: a powerful new magic thrust upon him may hold the key to defeating the giants once and for all—if it doesn’t destroy him first. Set in a magical world of terror and wonder, this novel is a deeply felt epic of courage and war, in which the fates of these characters intertwine—and where ordinary people become heroes, and their lives become legend.Don’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s action-packed Seven Kennings seriesA PLAGUE OF GIANTS • A BLIGHT OF BLACKWINGS • A CURSE OF KRAKENS (Coming Later!)
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Author
Kevin Hearne
Pages
640
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Published Date
2017-10-17
ISBN
0345548612 9780345548610
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"This book grew on me. I gave up on it the first go - it was confusing to me and so I couldn't really pay attention. Once I got a grasp on how this was going to go - a story told by a man describing another man telling the story from the point of view of many people - I was skeptical. But I have to say that I am glad I stuck it out and I am super impressed with the writing style. It is WAY different than the Iron Druid chronicles, which may be why it was hard to embrace at first. The story is multi-layered, creative, and thoughtful. Even though there is a "next book" (at least one very important question is left unanswered) if I were to never read the next book I would be satisfied (I will definitely read the next book) because unlike most series books this one didn't feel like it was written just to string you along to the next book. It took the time to lay out the groundwork, to teach us the geography and way of life of the people(s), to introduce the characters and their thoughts and personalities, and then to be a part of the story. <br/><br/>I read some of the comments before I read the book and as with any book there were both good and bad comments. One that stuck with me as I read was a reader who said "I tried to like this book, I really did." I think he said he read the whole thing. When I finished, I thought of that reader again and felt bad that he didn't see the intricacy and talent that it took to weave this tale. I was NOT bored (once I understood how the story was being told). It just kept getting better and better. Thank you for a great book, Kevin Hearne."
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