Nightchild
Nightchild by James Barclay, published by Pyr in 2009, is a fantasy novel that unfolds a gripping tale of power and survival. The story centers on Lyanna, a five-year-old girl who embodies a new force that threatens to upend the established order of the four colleges of magic. As her mother, Erienne, a mage, seeks refuge for them both, the stakes rise with the colleges’ desperate attempts to control or eliminate Lyanna, setting off a chain of events that could lead to the destruction of Balaia.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, as Lyanna begins to explore her burgeoning powers while nature itself reacts to her presence. The plot weaves themes of family life and the struggle for control, as her father, Denser of The Raven, embarks on a perilous quest to locate them. With 403 pages of immersive storytelling, Nightchild presents a world where magic and danger intertwine, showcasing Barclay’s skill in creating dynamic characters and intense scenarios that resonate with fans of epic fantasy.
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There Is A New Power Coming. It will sweep aside the four colleges of magic. It is the power of the land, and it has manifested itself in Lyanna, a five year old girl. Unknowingly, she could destroy Balaia.
Desperate to maintain their power, the colleges will do anything to control the child. If that fails, they will kill her.
Terrified, Lyanna’s mother, Erienne the mage, takes her into hiding. But they can’t hide forever. As the hunt goes on, Lyanna starts to test her powers and nature itself begins to turn on Balaia.
Her father, Denser of The Raven, is also desperate to find her. But can even The Raven find Erienne and her child when they do not want to be found? And if they do find them, what then should they do? Lyanna is ripping the world apart. Thousands are dying. Can The Raven afford to let her live?
James Barclay has made a trademark of blistering pace, superbly described action and characters who, with their flaws, humor and dedication to each other, are swiftly becoming cult heroes with fantasy fans.
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