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The High King's Tomb

Book Three
Series: Green Rider
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The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain, a Sci-Fi & Fantasy novel, follows the journey of Karigan G'ladheon, a young Green Rider. As she navigates her responsibilities, she is drawn into a world of political intrigue and magical challenges that threaten the stability of the kingdom she serves. The storyline is rich with adventure, mystical elements, and the enduring struggle between personal duty and the greater good.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to tales of adventure with intricate plots set in fantastical worlds. This story is perfect for those who appreciate strong, resourceful heroines and a blend of magic, intrigue, and epic quests. If you relish delving into richly detailed settings and experiencing compelling character development, this book will certainly captivate you.

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The High King's Tomb

An addictive fantasy series, a battle against hidden enemies and a brilliant young heroine battling against the odds ...

An addictive fantasy series, a battle against hidden enemies and a brilliant young heroine battling against the odds ...

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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 magical clues to help mend the breach, fend off any incursions from Blackveil Forest and, more pressingly, protect them from Mornhavon's return.

Nor is the breach in the wall the only danger. Mornhavon may have gone, but the descendants of his people remain, and they're ready to claim the land that their forefathers failed to conquer. These vengeful enemies, hidden within the peaceful borders of Sacoridia, have spent generations honing their dark magic, ready to strike and ensuring that their blow, when it comes, will be one that Karigan and the Sacordians have no defence against...

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Kristen Britain's The High King's Tomb is praised for its action-packed narrative and the blend of epic battles with humour and camaraderie among characters, particularly Karigan and her fellow riders. Critics highlight the introduction of new allies and enemies while maintaining familiar characters, contributing to a pivotal development in the land's history. It offers a mix of traditional adventure with engaging sword-and-sorcery elements, supported by a strong command of character and accessible writing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575099890

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 517g

Pages: 768

About the Author

Kristen Britain lives in a log cabin in Maine where she writes full-time and pursues her interests in reading, guitar playing, and cartoon 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.

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