The Runes Of The Earth

The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
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The Runes of the Earth by Stephen Donaldson delves into an epic fantasy world where Linden Avery returns to a magical realm known as the Land. Struggling against dark forces and confronting lingering mysteries, Linden seeks to prevent doom while dealing with the complex legacy left by Thomas Covenant. This first book in a new series continues the intricate exploration of morality and power within a fantastical setting.
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The Runes Of The Earth

The most important Fantasy Event this century: at long last, the return of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever

The most important Fantasy Event this century: at long last, the return of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever

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In 1977, with the publication of THE CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT THE UNBELIEVER, Stephen Donaldson created a true phenomenon: an epic fantasy instant bestseller that has now sold millions and millions of copies across the world.

Thomas Covenant is mysteriously struck down by a disease believed eradicated; abandoned by his wife and young son, he becomes a pariah. Alone, despairing, Covenant falls - and is drawn into a mysterious new world where gentle people work magic and the earth itself brings healing. He is welcomed as the reincarnation of a legendary saviour, but Covenant is convinced he's having delusions. At the end of the sixth book, as Covenant battles to save the world, he is killed - in both worlds - as Dr Linden Avery, his horrified companion, looks on.

Now comes the book every fantasy reader has been waiting for. It's ten years later and Linden Avery thought she would never see the Land, or Covenant, her beloved, again. But Lord Foul has stolen her adopted son and is unmaking the very laws of nature.

And though she believes Covenant dead, he keeps sending Linden messages: 'Find me'. The Land is in turmoil and Lord Foul has plans for them all...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575116672

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Illustration: 1 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 508g

Pages: 656

About the Author

Stephen Donaldson spent 13 years in India, where his father was a medical missionary and orthopaedic surgeon; the idea for Thomas Covenant grew out of his father's work with lepers. The first trilogy won Donaldson the British Fantasy and John W Campbell Awards. He is also the author of the Gap SF novels, the World Fantasy Award-winning collection Reave the Just and a series of mystery novels. He lives with his family in New Mexico.

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