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<\/a><\/p>\nFool’s Assassin<\/em><\/a>
\nBook One of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy<\/strong><\/h1>\nby Robin Hobb<\/strong><\/p>\nPromo copy:<\/strong><\/p>\nNearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels,\u00a0Assassin\u2019s Apprentice<\/a>,<\/i>\u00a0which introduced the characters of FitzChivalry Farseer and his uncanny friend the Fool. A watershed moment in modern fantasy, this novel\u2014and those that followed\u2014broke exciting new ground in a beloved genre. Together with George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb helped pave the way for such talented new voices as Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, and Naomi Novik.<\/p>\nOver the years, Hobb\u2019s imagination has soared throughout the mythic lands of the Six Duchies in such bestselling series as the Liveship Traders Trilogy and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. But no matter how far she roamed, her heart always remained with Fitz. And now, at last, she has come home, with an astonishing new novel that opens a dark and gripping chapter in the Farseer saga.<\/p>\n
FitzChivalry\u2014royal bastard and former king\u2019s assassin\u2014has left his life of intrigue behind. As far as the rest of the world knows, FitzChivalry Farseer is dead and buried. Masquerading as Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is now married to his childhood sweetheart, Molly, and leading the quiet life of a country squire.<\/p>\n
Though Fitz is haunted by the disappearance of the Fool, who did so much to shape Fitz into the man he has become, such private hurts are put aside in the business of daily life, at least until the appearance of menacing, pale-skinned strangers casts a sinister shadow over Fitz\u2019s past . . . and his future.<\/p>\n
Now, to protect his new life, the former assassin must once again take up his old one….<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nCrown of Renewal<\/em><\/a>
\nLegend of Paksenarrion<\/strong><\/h1>\nby Elizabeth Moon
\nCover by Paul Youll<\/strong><\/p>\nPromo copy:<\/strong><\/p>\nAcclaimed author Elizabeth Moon spins gripping, richly imagined epic fantasy novels that have earned comparisons to the work of such authors as Robin Hobb and Lois McMaster Bujold. In this volume, Moon\u2019s brilliant masterwork reaches its triumphant conclusion.<\/p>\n
The mysterious reappearance of magery throughout the land has been met with suspicion, fear, and violence. In the kingdom of Lyonya, Kieri, the half-elven, half-human king, struggles to balance the competing demands of his heritage while fighting a deadly threat to his rule: evil elves linked in some way to the rebirth of magic.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in the neighboring kingdom of Tsaia, a set of ancient artifacts recovered by the former mercenary Dorrin Verrakai may hold the answer to the riddle of magery\u2019s return. Thus Dorrin embarks on a dangerous quest to return these relics of a bygone age to their all-but-mythical place of origin. What she encounters there will change her in unimaginable ways\u2014and spell doom or salvation for the entire world.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Scorched Earth<\/a>
\nThe Chaos Born<\/em>
\nBook Two<\/strong><\/h1>\nby Drew Karpyshyn\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nPromo copy:<\/strong><\/p>\nNew York Times<\/i>\u00a0bestselling author Drew Karpyshyn has long thrilled readers with his kinetic, fast-paced storytelling style. Now he returns with\u00a0The Scorched Earth,<\/i>\u00a0the second novel in his acclaimed series about four young people who will either save the world or bring about its destruction.<\/b>
\n\u00a0<\/b>
\nThe Children of Fire\u2014four mortals touched by the power of Chaos\u2014each embody one aspect of a fallen and banished immortal champion: Keegan, the wizard; Scythe, the warrior; Cassandra, the prophet; Vaaler, the king. Grown to adulthood, the Children are in search of the ancient Talismans that can stop the return of Daemron the Slayer, ancient enemy of the Old Gods. But in acquiring Daemron\u2019s Ring, they unleashed a flood of Chaos magic on the land\u2014leaving death, destruction, and a vengeful queen in their wake.<\/p>\n
Now, beset on all sides by both mortal and supernatural enemies, they realize that their strength and faith will be tested as never before. And their greatest trial will be finding Daemron\u2019s Sword, the last of the ancient Talismans, before the entire mortal world is engulfed in the war and Chaos that will herald the return of the Slayer.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nShattered<\/em><\/a>
\nThe Iron Druid Chronicles<\/strong><\/h1>\nby Kevin Hearne
\nCover by Gene Mollica<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/strong>Promo copy:<\/p>\nAcclaimed author Kevin Hearne makes his hardcover debut with the new novel in his epic urban fantasy series starring the unforgettable Atticus O\u2019Sullivan.<\/b>
\n\u00a0<\/b>
\nFor nearly two thousand years, only one Druid has walked the Earth\u2014Atticus O\u2019Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword have kept him alive as he\u2019s been pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. Now he\u2019s got company.<\/p>\n
Atticus\u2019s apprentice Granuaile is at last a full Druid herself. What\u2019s more, Atticus has defrosted an archdruid long ago frozen in time, a father figure (of sorts) who now goes by the modern equivalent of his old Irish name: Owen Kennedy.<\/p>\n
And Owen has some catching up to do.<\/p>\n
Atticus takes pleasure in the role reversal, as the student is now the teacher. Between busting Atticus\u2019s chops and trying to fathom a cell phone, Owen must also learn English. For Atticus, the jury\u2019s still out on whether the wily old coot will be an asset in the epic battle with Norse god Loki\u2014or merely a pain in the arse.<\/p>\n
But Atticus isn\u2019t the only one with daddy issues. Granuaile faces a great challenge: to exorcise a sorcerer\u2019s spirit that is possessing her father in India. Even with the help of the witch Laksha, Granuaile may be facing a crushing defeat.<\/p>\n
As the trio of Druids deals with pestilence-spreading demons, bacon-loving yeti, fierce flying foxes, and frenzied Fae, they\u2019re hoping that this time, three\u2019s a charm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Let\u2019s take\u00a0a quick look to see what\u2019s arrived at the Geek Compound. Fool’s Assassin Book One of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy by Robin Hobb Promo copy: Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with … Continue reading
Promo copy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels,\u00a0Assassin\u2019s Apprentice<\/a>,<\/i>\u00a0which introduced the characters of FitzChivalry Farseer and his uncanny friend the Fool. A watershed moment in modern fantasy, this novel\u2014and those that followed\u2014broke exciting new ground in a beloved genre. Together with George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb helped pave the way for such talented new voices as Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, and Naomi Novik.<\/p>\n Over the years, Hobb\u2019s imagination has soared throughout the mythic lands of the Six Duchies in such bestselling series as the Liveship Traders Trilogy and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. But no matter how far she roamed, her heart always remained with Fitz. And now, at last, she has come home, with an astonishing new novel that opens a dark and gripping chapter in the Farseer saga.<\/p>\n FitzChivalry\u2014royal bastard and former king\u2019s assassin\u2014has left his life of intrigue behind. As far as the rest of the world knows, FitzChivalry Farseer is dead and buried. Masquerading as Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is now married to his childhood sweetheart, Molly, and leading the quiet life of a country squire.<\/p>\n Though Fitz is haunted by the disappearance of the Fool, who did so much to shape Fitz into the man he has become, such private hurts are put aside in the business of daily life, at least until the appearance of menacing, pale-skinned strangers casts a sinister shadow over Fitz\u2019s past . . . and his future.<\/p>\n Now, to protect his new life, the former assassin must once again take up his old one….<\/p>\n <\/p>\n by Elizabeth Moon Promo copy:<\/strong><\/p>\n Acclaimed author Elizabeth Moon spins gripping, richly imagined epic fantasy novels that have earned comparisons to the work of such authors as Robin Hobb and Lois McMaster Bujold. In this volume, Moon\u2019s brilliant masterwork reaches its triumphant conclusion.<\/p>\n The mysterious reappearance of magery throughout the land has been met with suspicion, fear, and violence. In the kingdom of Lyonya, Kieri, the half-elven, half-human king, struggles to balance the competing demands of his heritage while fighting a deadly threat to his rule: evil elves linked in some way to the rebirth of magic.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in the neighboring kingdom of Tsaia, a set of ancient artifacts recovered by the former mercenary Dorrin Verrakai may hold the answer to the riddle of magery\u2019s return. Thus Dorrin embarks on a dangerous quest to return these relics of a bygone age to their all-but-mythical place of origin. What she encounters there will change her in unimaginable ways\u2014and spell doom or salvation for the entire world.<\/p>\n by Drew Karpyshyn\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Promo copy:<\/strong><\/p>\n New York Times<\/i>\u00a0bestselling author Drew Karpyshyn has long thrilled readers with his kinetic, fast-paced storytelling style. Now he returns with\u00a0The Scorched Earth,<\/i>\u00a0the second novel in his acclaimed series about four young people who will either save the world or bring about its destruction.<\/b> Now, beset on all sides by both mortal and supernatural enemies, they realize that their strength and faith will be tested as never before. And their greatest trial will be finding Daemron\u2019s Sword, the last of the ancient Talismans, before the entire mortal world is engulfed in the war and Chaos that will herald the return of the Slayer.<\/p>\n by Kevin Hearne <\/strong>Promo copy:<\/p>\n Acclaimed author Kevin Hearne makes his hardcover debut with the new novel in his epic urban fantasy series starring the unforgettable Atticus O\u2019Sullivan.<\/b> Atticus\u2019s apprentice Granuaile is at last a full Druid herself. What\u2019s more, Atticus has defrosted an archdruid long ago frozen in time, a father figure (of sorts) who now goes by the modern equivalent of his old Irish name: Owen Kennedy.<\/p>\n And Owen has some catching up to do.<\/p>\n Atticus takes pleasure in the role reversal, as the student is now the teacher. Between busting Atticus\u2019s chops and trying to fathom a cell phone, Owen must also learn English. For Atticus, the jury\u2019s still out on whether the wily old coot will be an asset in the epic battle with Norse god Loki\u2014or merely a pain in the arse.<\/p>\n But Atticus isn\u2019t the only one with daddy issues. Granuaile faces a great challenge: to exorcise a sorcerer\u2019s spirit that is possessing her father in India. Even with the help of the witch Laksha, Granuaile may be facing a crushing defeat.<\/p>\n As the trio of Druids deals with pestilence-spreading demons, bacon-loving yeti, fierce flying foxes, and frenzied Fae, they\u2019re hoping that this time, three\u2019s a charm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let\u2019s take\u00a0a quick look to see what\u2019s arrived at the Geek Compound. Fool’s Assassin Book One of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy by Robin Hobb Promo copy: Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\nCrown of Renewal<\/em><\/a>
\nLegend of Paksenarrion<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\nCover by Paul Youll<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Scorched Earth<\/a>
\nThe Chaos Born<\/em>
\nBook Two<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\n\u00a0<\/b>
\nThe Children of Fire\u2014four mortals touched by the power of Chaos\u2014each embody one aspect of a fallen and banished immortal champion: Keegan, the wizard; Scythe, the warrior; Cassandra, the prophet; Vaaler, the king. Grown to adulthood, the Children are in search of the ancient Talismans that can stop the return of Daemron the Slayer, ancient enemy of the Old Gods. But in acquiring Daemron\u2019s Ring, they unleashed a flood of Chaos magic on the land\u2014leaving death, destruction, and a vengeful queen in their wake.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nShattered<\/em><\/a>
\nThe Iron Druid Chronicles<\/strong><\/h1>\n
\nCover by Gene Mollica<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/b>
\nFor nearly two thousand years, only one Druid has walked the Earth\u2014Atticus O\u2019Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword have kept him alive as he\u2019s been pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. Now he\u2019s got company.<\/p>\n