The Singer of All Songs: Book 1 of the Chanters of Tremaris

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HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Older Readers, 2003

In the world of Tremaris, magic is fading away. From the ice Wall of Antaris to the hostile streets of Mithates, to the forests of Spiridrell and beyond, Tremaris is a land divided.

Calwyn knows nothing of the world beyond Antaris. She lives quietly tending the bees and learning the chantment of ice-call. But then comes Darrow with terrible stories of fear and hatred in the Outlands, where chanters are persecuted and magic is a dying art.

Defying the Head Priestess, Calwyn and Darrow embark on a journey through strange and wondrous places. But evil stalks them at every turn, and soon they are caught up in a dangerous adventure, pitted against the sorcerer Samis who seeks the ultimate power of the Singer of all Songs.

Kate Constable writes with such grace and clarity that she stands out from the pack. The Singer of All Songs is one of the most enjoyable fantasies I've read in a long time.'

Sara Douglass

A terrific book, beautifully written, with wonderfully rich imagery and fascinating magic.' Garth Nix

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'Danger, adventure, magic, likable characters, a touch of romance and some unpredictable turns, make this a promising debut novel well worth a place on any fantasy reader's shelf." GOOD READING'Constable writes with clarity, and the story rolls along with much pace and style.' STELLA LEES, VIEWPOINT'Readers who enjoy Tamora Pierce's work will be especially delighted by the Singer of All Songs.' www.januarymagazine.com'A terrific book, beautifully written, with wonderfully rich imagery and fascinating magic. I'm very much looking forward to Kate Constable's next book.' Garth Nix

Author Bio

Kate Constable was born in Victoria but spent much of her childhood in Papua New Guinea, without television but within reach of a library where she 'inhaled' stories. She studied Arts/Law at Melbourne University before working part-time for a record company while she began her life as a writer. She has had stories published in Meanjin, Island and other literary magazines. The Chanters of Tremaris series has been published in the USA, Japan, Denmark and Slovenia. Kate lives in West Preston, Victoria, with her husband and two daughters.