Seventh Decimate

The Great God's War Book One
Series: Great God's War
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In Seventh Decimate by Stephen Donaldson, the story unfolds in a world where magic is harnessed by the privileged class of the Amika Empire to maintain control over the struggling kingdom of Belleger. As war rages on, Belleger's prince, Bifalt, embarks on a desperate quest to discover the fabled repository of forbidden knowledge that might save his homeland. He navigates through a land ravaged by destructive Decimates, hoping to find a way to restore hope and power to his people.
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If you enjoy epic battles of magic and politics, combined with intricate world-building and the alluring exploration of power and justice, this saga from Stephen Donaldson may captivate your imagination. With its engaging characters and a richly crafted universe, it is a must-read for fans of high fantasy.

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Seventh Decimate

A magical war. A starving country. A desperate prince. The first volume of THE GREAT GOD'S WAR, from the author of the bestselling CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT

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The war between Amika and Belleger has raged for generations. Its roots lie in the distant past, beyond memory. Sorcerers from both sides rain destruction down on the battlefield, wielding the six deadly Decimates of fire, earth, wind, water, lightning, and pestilence.

Prince Bifalt hopes that Belleger's new weapons technology, the rifle, will provide a decisive advantage. But when Belleger's sorcerers are mysteriously deprived of their magical abilities, leaving them unable to defend against Amika, he must set aside his own deep hatred of sorcery and work to solve this new enigma.

Grasping at any chance to save his beloved homeland, Prince Bifalt of Belleger sets out on a hazardous journey across the unmapped wastelands to the east. With Elgart, his last comrade, Bifalt pursues the long-hidden trail of the one object that might be able to turn the tide of the endless war – a book entitled The Seventh Decimate.

The events that unfold force Prince Bifalt to weigh his stubbornness, his patriotism, and his hatred for sorcerers against his sense of loyalty and of what he knows to be right. And as he learns, Amika and Belleger may simply be pawns within an even larger struggle...

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Seventh Decimate by Stephen Donaldson is praised for its vigorous storytelling style and captivating narrative. Reviewers appreciate its array of intriguing characters and the intense survival scenes, making it a worthwhile read. The book is also noted for being absorbing and believable, appealing to fans of the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473221680

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Stephen Donaldson lived in India for 13 years with his father, a medical missionary, who worked extensively with lepers; it was here that he conceived the character of Thomas Covenant. He was awarded the John W. Campbell Award as Best Writer of the Year for The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever, which, with the sequel trilogy, became instant bestsellers. He is also the author of the fantasy duology 'Mordant's Need', the SF epic quintet 'The Gap', and a number of mysteries written under the pseudonym Reed Stephens. He won the World Fantasy Award in 2000. The four books of The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant have been acclaimed worldwide.

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