Mage's Blood

The Moontide Quartet Book 1
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Mage's Blood by David Hair is a gripping fantasy novel set in a vividly imagined world divided by religion and magic. The story unfolds as two continents that were long separated by an ocean are set to be reunited due to a unique magical event that happens every twelve years. Amidst political intrigue and burgeoning conflict, four characters' lives intertwine as they navigate a turbulent world poised on the brink of war.
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Mage's Blood

The Moontide is coming. Urte stands on the brink of war. Now three seemingly ordinary people will decide the fate of the world. An epic fantasy, rich in intricate plots, intrigue and treachery, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin, Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.

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The Moontide is coming. Urte stands on the brink of war. Now three seemingly ordinary people will decide the fate of the world.

Urte is divided, its two continents separated by impassable seas. But once every twelve years, the Moontide sees the waters sink to their lowest point and the Leviathan Bridge is revealed, linking east to west for twenty-four short months.

The Rondian emperor, overlord of the west, is hell-bent on ruling both continents, and for the last two Moontides he has led armies of battle-magi across the bridge on crusades of conquest, pillaging his way across Antiopa.

But the people of the east have been preparing - and, this time, they are ready for a fight.

An epic fantasy, rich in intricate plots, intrigue and treachery. Vast forces collide and ordinary people make heart-rending choices that will shake the world.

'A complex world populated by a rich and diverse cast of characters . . . Recommended for fans of George R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss' - Library Journal

Series: The Moontide Quartet

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Mage's Blood by David Hair is widely praised for its epic scope, intricate world-building, and compelling plot. Many reviews highlight its strong parallels with real-world history and politics, creating a familiar yet fantastical setting. The complexity of its narrative, filled with magic, political intrigue, and a diverse cast, has been compared to works by George R.R. Martin and Robert Jordan, with critics recommending it for fans of character-driven fantasy and alternate histories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780871974

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jo Fletcher Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 554g

Pages: 704

About the Author

David Hair, an award-winning writer of fantasy, has been inspired by his travels around the globe. He was born in New Zealand, spent time in Britain, Europe and India (which inspired THE MOONTIDE and SUNSURGE QUARTETS and the RAVANA series). After some years in Bangkok, Thailand, he and his wife returned to Wellington, New Zealand, where they are now settled (for the time being). His epic fantasy sagas THE MOONTIDE QUARTET, THE SUNSURGE QUARTET, THE TETHERED CITADEL TRILOGY and the YA saga THE RETURN OF RAVANA are all published by Jo Fletcher Books, as is his new fantasy adventure series, THE TALMONT TRILOGY, starting with The Burning Land.

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