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Scarlet Tides

The Moontide Quartet Book 2
By David Hair
Series: The Moontide Quartet
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Scarlet Tides by David Hair is a captivating fantasy tale set in a world teetering on the brink of war. As ancient forces awaken, power struggles intensify across diverse lands. Amidst this chaos, a diverse group of characters embarks on missions intertwining destiny and danger, each driven by unique motivations that could tip the balance between peace and destruction.
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If you're a fan of epic fantasy sagas brimming with intricate world-building, intertwining storylines, and complex characters, this book might captivate you. Its compelling blend of magic, political intrigue, and unfolding conflicts offers a richly immersive experience for anyone who enjoys diving into fantasy realms.

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The second in David Hair's epic Moontide Quartet, perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin and Robert Jordan. Return to Urte, a land in chaos, where the smallest choice may save or damn the world.

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The second in David Hair's epic Moontide Quartet, perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin, and Robert Jordan.

Return to Urte, a land in chaos, where the smallest choice may save or damn the world.

The Moontide has come, and a scarlet tide of Rondian legions is flooding into the East, slaughtering and pillaging in the name of Emperor Constant. But the Scytale of Corineus, the source of ultimate magical power, has slipped through the emperor's fingers. His ruthless inquisitors are desperately seeking the artefact, before it falls into the hands of those who would bring him down.

But there are some who have pledged to end the cycle of war and restore peace to Urte. They are the unlikeliest of heroes: a failed mage, a gypsy, and a lowly market-girl.

As East and West clash more violently than ever before, the people of Urte will discover that love, loyalty, and truth can be forged into weapons as deadly as swords and magic.

'Promises to recall epic fantasy's finest' - Tor.com

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    The Moontide is coming. Urte stands on the brink of war. Now three seemingly ordinary people will decide the fate of the world. Urte is divided, its two continents separated by impassable seas. But once every twelve years, the Moontide sees the waters sink to their lowest point and the Leviathan Bridge is revealed, linking east to west for twenty-four...
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  • Scarlet Tides
    The second in David Hair's epic Moontide Quartet, perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin, and Robert Jordan. Return to Urte, a land in chaos, where the smallest choice may save or damn the world. The Moontide has come, and a scarlet tide of Rondian legions is flooding into the East, slaughtering and pillaging in the name of...
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  • Unholy War
    In war, nothing is holy. The third in David Hair's epic Moontide Quartet, perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin and Robert Jordan. Emperor Constant's crusade is teetering on the edge of disaster. In the wake of a devastating battle, everything has changed: the East is rising, bringing equal measures of hope and despair to Urte. For Elena...
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  • Ascendant's Rite
    LOVE. BETRAY. FIGHT. ASCEND. Ascendant's Rite follows Alaron and Ramita as they face their deadly enemies who have stolen the Scytale of Corineus—the key to gaining the power of an Ascendant mage—as well as one of Ramita’s twin sons. Their only hope of preventing disaster lies with a small group of peaceful Zain monks. Meanwhile, in Javon, Queen Cera Nesti,...
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Scarlet Tides is praised for being an excellent follow-up to its predecessor, carrying forward vivid characters and exceptional world-building. Reviewers highlight its immersive world, complex magic system, and dynamic character development, likening it to epic fantasies by authors like George R.R. Martin and Brandon Sanderson. Critics note that it’s faster and more engaging than the first book and is a must-read for epic fantasy enthusiasts.

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ISBN: 9781780872018

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jo Fletcher Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 473g

Pages: 688

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David Hair, an award-winning writer of fantasy, has been inspired by his travels around the globe. He was born in New Zealand, spent time in Britain, Europe and India (which inspired THE MOONTIDE and SUNSURGE QUARTETS and the RAVANA series). After some years in Bangkok, Thailand, he and his wife returned to Wellington, New Zealand, where they are now settled (for the time being). His epic fantasy sagas THE MOONTIDE QUARTET, THE SUNSURGE QUARTET, THE TETHERED CITADEL TRILOGY and the YA saga THE RETURN OF RAVANA are all published by Jo Fletcher Books, as is his new fantasy adventure series, THE TALMONT TRILOGY, starting with The Burning Land.

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