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Soul of the World
Book One of the Ascension Cycle
Series: Ascension Cycle
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A brilliant debut epic fantasy with a unique magic system and unforgettable, diverse characters
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'A great epic fantasy debut' - James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost
Enter a world of royalists and rebels, spies and sorcerers . . .
Sarine is a young artist just trying to survive on the streets of New Sarresant - but soon her magical abilities will draw the attention of royalists and rebels alike.
Arak'Jur is a guardian, responsible for keeping his tribe safe. Now he must master an ancient magic if he hopes to protect his people from bloodshed.
Erris is a brilliant cavalry officer whose leadership has delivered countless victories, but now her enemies seem to know her plans before she's even made them.
These three heroes must rise - or the world will fall.
Soul of the World is a stellar debut from a major new talent, an epic fantasy perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, and Brent Weeks.
'A magical book, almost overflowing with originality . . . Fascinating world, fun characters, and captivating magic' - The Quill to Live
'Tense enough to make your spine crack . . . This is one hell of a debut novel' - Bookworm Blues
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Blood of the Gods
A great epic fantasy debut - James Islington on Soul of the World With its memorable characters, vivid world-building and unique magic systems, Blood of the Gods is the powerful second novel in David Mealing's Ascension Cycle - perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks and Brian McClellan. The battle for the city is over, but the aftermath of...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Soul of the World
'A great epic fantasy debut' - James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost Enter a world of royalists and rebels, spies and sorcerers . . . Sarine is a young artist just trying to survive on the streets of New Sarresant - but soon her magical abilities will draw the attention of royalists and rebels alike. Arak'Jur...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
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Soul of the World by David Mealing is praised for its compelling characters and distinctive magic system. Reviewers highlight its intricate and rich world-building, describing it as an imaginative and elaborate epic fantasy filled with ambition, greed, betrayal, and war. The book is noted for its originality, fascinating world, engaging characters, and captivating magic, leaving readers eager for the sequel.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780356508948
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 February 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 44.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 656
About the Author
David Mealing grew up adoring all things fantasy. He studied philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford, where he taught himself to write by building worlds and stories for pen and paper RPGs. He enjoys board games and card games of all sorts, once spent a summer in Paris learning and subsequently forgetting how to speak French and gave serious thought to becoming a professional bass player before deciding epic fantasy novelist was the wiser choice. He lives in Washington State with his wife and three daughters, and aspires to one day own a ranch in the middle of nowhere.
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A great epic fantasy debut - James Islington on Soul of the World With its memorable characters, vivid world-building and unique magic systems, Blood of the Gods is the powerful second novel in David Mealing's Ascension Cycle - perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks and Brian McClellan. The battle for the city is over, but the aftermath of...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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With its memorable characters, vivid world-building, and unique magic systems, Chains of the Earth is the powerful final novel in David Mealing's Ascension Cycle – perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, and Brian McClellan. The Divide has fallen, and the armies of the Jun swarm across the world. The ancient compact of Life and Death has been breached,...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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