After a long journey across the ages, Jack Churchill has returned to the modern world, only to find it in the grip of a terrible, dark force. The population is unaware, mesmerized by the Mundane Spell that keeps them in thrall. With a small group of trusted allies, Jack sets out to find the two "keys" that can shatter the spell. But the keys are people—one with the power of creation, one the power of destruction—and they are hidden somewhere among the world’s billions. As the search fans out across the globe, ancient powers begin to stir. In the bleak north, in Egypt, in Greece, in all the Great Dominions, the old gods are returning to stake their claim. The odds appear insurmountable, the need desperate. . . . This is a time for heroes.
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"When he’s on form, there is no one writing today that can do urban, gritty magic as well as Mark Chadbourn, and this book is very much on form, in terms of its action, exciting storytelling, and sheer force."
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"Chadbourn brings imagination to a rich tapestry he has already woven. . . . A very dynamic and visceral read with elements of nonlinearity and bendy timeline. Very enjoyable. . . . One of the best books in the series yet."
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"Chadbourn brings imagination to a rich tapestry he has already woven. . . . A very dynamic and visceral read with elements of nonlinearity and bendy timeline. Very enjoyable. . . . One of the best books in the series yet."
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A two-time winner of the British Fantasy Award, Mark Chadbourn is the critically-acclaimed author of nineteen novels and one non-fiction book. A former journalist, he is now a screenwriter for BBC television drama. His other jobs have included running an independent record company, managing rock bands, working on a production line, and as an engineer’s assistant. He lives in a forest in the English Midlands. Visit him online at www.markchadbourn.net or on Twitter @Chadbourn.
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Part 2 of an epic in the making
18. März 2012
Von A.M Donovan
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Book 2 picks up where book 1 ends. Luckily for those that haven't read the first book (or have a short attention span) if you read the first part "The Final Age" you will be caught up on what came before and the entire necessary back story. Doesn't take long and is very compact, so don't let the idea of needing to read this part first scare you. Then you get into the meat of the tale. You get to visit different cultures (and there gods - no minor thing there!) and find out what happens if the old gods wake up. I don't know about you, but some of the things those old gods were supposed to have done would scare me silly. As the title suggests, there are correlations found in the Burning Man arts festival and the old Celtic burning man. You meet Coyote, Raven, get judged by the Egyptian gods, trapped by the Norse gods, meet Sky father and of course Puck, the Libertarian , Lugh and Rhiannon make return appearances. Let's not forget the Final Train, or what spurned or betrayed love will drive people to do.
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Meet The Old Gods
1. Juni 2012
Von Teresa Pietersen
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Having travelled through time in the previous book of this series, Jack Churchill and his cohorts now travel the world meeting the Old Gods, while also searching for two keys (people) who will destroy the Mundane Spell that is keeping humanity mesmerized and unaware of the approach of the end of life.
Across the continents meeting, battling and sometimes being aided by the Old Gods: the Norse, Egyptian, Greek and Chinese pantheons who are not always sympathetic to humanity's suffering.
In the Tuatha De Danann otherworld there is treachery and conflict between the different courts of the golden ones, as the Void slowly gathers it's black army. All of your favourite characters, both heros and villains play their part, with a few surprises along the way.
It's full of small triumphs, strange characters, surprising betrayals, some dry humour and fast paced action.
Chadbourn manages to keep the feeling of menace as a constant driving force, it'll keep you reading and wanting more.
Excellent fantasy writing and will make you eager for the final book "Destroyer of Worlds".
Across the continents meeting, battling and sometimes being aided by the Old Gods: the Norse, Egyptian, Greek and Chinese pantheons who are not always sympathetic to humanity's suffering.
In the Tuatha De Danann otherworld there is treachery and conflict between the different courts of the golden ones, as the Void slowly gathers it's black army. All of your favourite characters, both heros and villains play their part, with a few surprises along the way.
It's full of small triumphs, strange characters, surprising betrayals, some dry humour and fast paced action.
Chadbourn manages to keep the feeling of menace as a constant driving force, it'll keep you reading and wanting more.
Excellent fantasy writing and will make you eager for the final book "Destroyer of Worlds".
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Great read
4. Januar 2013
Von T. Ouellette
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Chadbourn is the new master of dark fantasy. Very imaginative with characters one can relate to. A highly recommended read!
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