The Griffin Mage: A Trilogy
By (Author) Rachel Neumeier
Little, Brown Book Group
Orbit
25th October 2011
United Kingdom
Paperback
1008
Width 202mm, Height 131mm, Spine 52mm
718g
The desert winds have come to the village of Minas Ford. Griffins, creatures of fire, have appeared in a burning haze - searing the sky a blinding white and scorching the earth to parched, barren sand. These majestic beasts, half-lion, half-eagle, spread the arid desert wherever they roam. Iaor, the King of Feierabiand, will not tolerate the destruction of his people's farmland. He means to drive the griffins from his domain - whether by negotiation or brute force. But not all those who encounter the griffins fear them. Kes, a timid village girl, is summoned to heal the King of the Griffins himself. She will discover her affinity with these creatures, and come to realise that the menace they flee is even more deadly than the blazing fires of the desert. This omnibus edition contains: LORD OF THE CHANGING WINDS, LAND OF THE BURNING SANDS and LAW OF THE BROKEN EARTH.
Neumeier's writing is beautiful. It's lyrical and sumptuous - Paul Magrs
Vivid, satisfying...most compelling is the world and its magical laws, which invite further related stories - Publishers WeeklyThis is a fantasy novel of strong depth and a welcome assuredness, and one that is definitely worth recommending to genre fans as something bright and fresh - TheBookBag.co.ukAn intricate novel . . . filled with intriguing characters and a great plot line - Fantasy Book CriticRachel Neumeier started writing fiction as a hobby to relax from her research as a graduate student. However, finding that research wasn't for her, she soon let her hobbies take over her life instead. Apart from tutoring part time, Rachel also gardens, cooks, raises and shows dogs and occasionally finds time to read.