The Sacred Band
The Sacred Band by David Anthony Durham, published by Anchor Books in 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 752 pages. This installment of the Acacia Trilogy continues the intricate narrative set in a richly imagined fantasy world. The story follows Queen Corinn, who wields powerful spells from the Book of Elenet, as her siblings embark on their own perilous journeys. Dariel is sent to the Other Lands on a critical mission, while Mena heads north to confront an invasion by the formidable Auldek race.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines the fates of the Akaran dynasty’s surviving children as they navigate a series of monumental battles. The book explores themes of destiny and conflict, as the characters confront their pasts and strive to rectify ancient wrongs. With its blend of fantasy elements and character-driven storytelling, The Sacred Band offers an expansive continuation of Durham’s saga, inviting readers to delve deeper into this captivating world.
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“David Anthony Durham has serious chops. I can’t wait to read whatever he writes next.”
—George R. R. Martin
David Anthony Durham’s acclaimed fantasy saga, the Acacia Trilogy, continues . . .
AsThe Sacred Bandbegins, Queen Corinn bestrides the world as a result of her mastery of spells from the Book of Elenet. Her younger brother, Dariel, has been sent on a perilous mission to the Other Lands. And her sister, Mena, travels to the far north to face an invasion of the feared race of the Auldek. As their separate trajectories converge, a series of world-shaping, earth-shattering battles will force the surviving children of the Akaran dynasty to confront their fates head on—and right some ancient wrongs once and for all.
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