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Green Rider

The epic fantasy adventure for fans of THE WHEEL OF TIME
By Kristen Britain
Series: Green Rider
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Green Rider by Kristen Britain takes you into a richly woven fantasy world where a young woman named Karigan G’ladheon discovers her destiny when she becomes a Green Rider, one of the king's elite messengers. After encountering a dying rider, she is thrown into an extraordinary adventure, involving her in a dangerous mission filled with mythical creatures, and dark magic, and the looming threat against the kingdom. As she grapples with her newfound responsibilities, Karigan must navigate political intrigue and battle formidable foes to protect her homeland.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by epic fantasy adventures featuring powerful magic, courageous heroines, and richly detailed worlds. This novel follows an unexpected hero who embarks on a thrilling journey filled with danger, intrigue, and ancient prophecies. Fantasy enthusiasts who love tales of bravery and destiny will find it particularly engaging.

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It's a race against time to save her country, but it could cost her life . . .

Karigan G'ladheon always seems to be getting into fights. But as she trudges through the forest, contemplating her inevitable expulsion from school, a horse bursts through the woodland, rider slumped over its neck with two arrows embedded in his back.

As the young man lies dying on the road, he tells her of his mission. He is a Green Rider - one of the legendary messengers of the king - and he has a life or death message that must reach King Zachary. He makes Karigan swear to deliver it, to keep it secret and, with his last breath, warns her to 'beware the shadow man . . .'

Pursued by an unknown assassin, Karigan sets out on her path to become a legendary Green Rider herself. Caught up in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand, her simple promise is about to become a race against time . . . and a race for her life . . .

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'I'm bursting at the seams to talk about how incredible this book was!' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This series truly is a hidden gem' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This was such an epic adventure story - I loved every page!!' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

This is the epic fantasy I'd been longing for. This book single-handedly restored my faith in the genre' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Series: Green Rider

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  • Blackveil
    Karigan G'ladheon was a regular girl until she stumbled across a dying man. There were two arrows embedded in his back, and wherever his horse was taking him, he was going to die before they got there. He gave Karigan his horse, his cloak, and his brooch—the symbol that he was one of the King's Green Riders—and, with them, his...
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  • Green Rider
    It's a race against time to save her country, but it could cost her life . . . Karigan G'ladheon always seems to be getting into fights. But as she trudges through the forest, contemplating her inevitable expulsion from school, a horse bursts through the woodland, rider slumped over its neck with two arrows embedded in his back. As the...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • Mirror Sight
    Karigan G'ladheon is a Green Rider - a seasoned member of the royal messenger corps whose loyalty and bravery have already been tested many times. Her final, explosive magical confrontation with Mornhavon the Black should have killed her. But rather than finding death and peace, Karigan wakes to a darkness deeper than night. The explosion has transported her somewhere -...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • First Rider's Call
    Karigan's will proves no match for the Rider's call; ghostly hoofbeats sounding in her mind, visions of the freedom of the open road, all calling her back to the king's service as a Green Rider. Karigan resists it, but when she wakes up to find herself—in her nightdress—on horseback and halfway across the country, her destiny is clear: she is...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • Falling in a Sea of Stars
    The eighth novel of the Green Rider series, from the massively popular New York Times bestselling Kristen Britain. Green Rider is a wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure' Terry Goodkind. Britain keeps the excitement high from beginning to end' Publishers Weekly on Green Rider. In masterly fashion, Britain ultimately manages to bring the major plotlines together in a big battle. Even...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • The Dream Gatherer
    The Dream Gatherer A visit with the eccentric Berry sisters turns dangerous when an arcane device is discovered in their house that can summon dreamers through their dreams, and one of them is a nightmare. Wishwind Raised in an orphan camp, Green Rider Danalong has known only war and strife, until a shipwreck leaves him stranded on a mysterious island....
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  • The High King's Tomb
    With the ghostly help of the First Rider, Karigan G'ladheon had transported the corrupt spirit of Monrhavon the Black into the future, buying valuable time for her king and country. The D'Yer Wall, protecting Sacoridia from the dark, corrupted Blackveil forest, remains breached despite Karigan and her fellow Riders' best efforts. They've scoured the land searching for lost documents and...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • Winterlight
    After her capture at the hands of Grandmother and the Second Empire, Karigan G'ladheon is making halting progress towards recovery. Karigan takes on increasingly dangerous missions, haunted by the spectre of her torturer, Nyssa, and sinking ever further into the mire of her recollections of the past and the losses she's sustained. Meanwhile, the forces of the Second Empire are...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • Firebrand
    Firebrand by Kristen Britain continues the exhilarating adventure of Karigan G'ladheon in the much-anticipated sixth instalment of the New York Times bestselling series. Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon, not yet recovered in heart or mind from her unexpected trip through time, is assigned a new mission. She must seek out the legendary creatures called p'ehdrosian to renew an alliance of old,...
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Green Rider by Kristen Britain has been well-received in the sci-fi and fantasy genre for its engaging and adventurous storyline. Readers often commend the book's vivid world-building and the strong development of its protagonist, a young woman who is unexpectedly thrust into a perilous mission. The narrative's blend of suspense, magic, and intrigue captivates many, though some note a desire for deeper character exploration. Overall, it’s celebrated for its thrilling pace and immersive setting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399619882

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 592

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About the Author

Kristen Britain lives in Maine where she writes full time and pursues interests including reading, guitar playing, and illustration. She enjoys exploring the magical places around her and can often be found paddling a canoe in stillwater, ambling through the woods to mountain summits, or sitting along the rocky shore listening, watching, and daydreaming.

To learn more, visit her website at www.kristenbritain.com.

Also by Kristen Britain

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  • Blackveil
    Karigan G'ladheon was a regular girl until she stumbled across a dying man. There were two arrows embedded in his back, and wherever his horse was taking him, he was going to die before they got there. He gave Karigan his horse, his cloak, and his brooch—the symbol that he was one of the King's Green Riders—and, with them, his...
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
    $2999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Mirror Sight
    Karigan G'ladheon is a Green Rider - a seasoned member of the royal messenger corps whose loyalty and bravery have already been tested many times. Her final, explosive magical confrontation with Mornhavon the Black should have killed her. But rather than finding death and peace, Karigan wakes to a darkness deeper than night. The explosion has transported her somewhere -...
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
    $2999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • First Rider's Call
    Karigan's will proves no match for the Rider's call; ghostly hoofbeats sounding in her mind, visions of the freedom of the open road, all calling her back to the king's service as a Green Rider. Karigan resists it, but when she wakes up to find herself—in her nightdress—on horseback and halfway across the country, her destiny is clear: she is...
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
    $2499
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  • Spirit of the Wood
    A stunning new illustrated novella from fantasy stalwart Kristen Britain, set in her enduring Green Rider universe. After years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on...
    By Kristen Britain
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  • Falling in a Sea of Stars
    The eighth novel of the Green Rider series, from the massively popular New York Times bestselling Kristen Britain. Green Rider is a wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure' Terry Goodkind. Britain keeps the excitement high from beginning to end' Publishers Weekly on Green Rider. In masterly fashion, Britain ultimately manages to bring the major plotlines together in a big battle. Even...
    By Kristen Britain
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    $3200
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    $3799
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  • The Dream Gatherer
    The Dream Gatherer A visit with the eccentric Berry sisters turns dangerous when an arcane device is discovered in their house that can summon dreamers through their dreams, and one of them is a nightmare. Wishwind Raised in an orphan camp, Green Rider Danalong has known only war and strife, until a shipwreck leaves him stranded on a mysterious island....
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • The High King's Tomb
    With the ghostly help of the First Rider, Karigan G'ladheon had transported the corrupt spirit of Monrhavon the Black into the future, buying valuable time for her king and country. The D'Yer Wall, protecting Sacoridia from the dark, corrupted Blackveil forest, remains breached despite Karigan and her fellow Riders' best efforts. They've scoured the land searching for lost documents and...
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
    $2999
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Winterlight
    After her capture at the hands of Grandmother and the Second Empire, Karigan G'ladheon is making halting progress towards recovery. Karigan takes on increasingly dangerous missions, haunted by the spectre of her torturer, Nyssa, and sinking ever further into the mire of her recollections of the past and the losses she's sustained. Meanwhile, the forces of the Second Empire are...
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Firebrand
    Firebrand by Kristen Britain continues the exhilarating adventure of Karigan G'ladheon in the much-anticipated sixth instalment of the New York Times bestselling series. Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon, not yet recovered in heart or mind from her unexpected trip through time, is assigned a new mission. She must seek out the legendary creatures called p'ehdrosian to renew an alliance of old,...
    By Kristen Britain
    Paperback
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