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Ascendant's Rite
The Moontide Quartet Book 4
Series: The Moontide Quartet
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Love. Betray. Fight. Ascend. The Moontide is ending and new powers must rise to save or damn Urte. On the mighty Leviathan Bridge, all will be decided. The much-anticipated conclusion to The Moontide Quartet.
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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, newly freed, takes the reins of power. She needs the skill and courage of her friends to survive, but must first gain their trust.
Trapped between two massive armies, Seth Korion’s Lost Legions must somehow find safety. Bearing secrets that could bring down the Emperor, they will need cunning, tenacity, and bravery to cross the Bridge to safety.
As the Rondian armies continue to plunder the stony deserts of Kesh and Dhassa, the Eastern Armies are daring to fight back. However, the mighty Rondian magi still hold all the major cards... except the ace: the Scytale.
The time has come for the Rite of Ascendancy to be performed, and new powers to rise—to save or damn Urte.
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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,...PaperbackSold Out
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The Moontide Quartet, of which Ascendant's Rite is a part, is noted for its chaotic and complex depiction of political manoeuvring among factions, set against a backdrop of events spiralling beyond characters' control. David Hair mirrors historical conflicts with a mystical twist, creating an engaging narrative praised for its clear prose and richness in detail. The series has drawn interest for its exciting plot developments and well-crafted storytelling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784290399
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Jo Fletcher Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 56.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 848
About the Author
David Hair is an award-winning writer of fantasy for adult and YA readers. He was born in New Zealand and travelled widely, and after spending time in Britain, then India, he now lives in Auckland, New Zealand, with his wife. His epic fantasy sagas The Moontide Quartet and The Sunsurge Quartet, and his YA series The Return of Ravana, are published by Jo Fletcher Books.
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