Raymond E Feist

//Raymond E Feist
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  • Book I of The Chaoswar Saga.  The Kingdom is plagued by rumour and instability. Kingdom spies in Kesh have been disappearing - either murdered, or turned to the enemy side. Information has become scant and unreliable; but one thing appears clear. Dark forces are on the move…Since Pug and the Conclave of Shadows enforced peace after the last Keshian invasion, the Empire has offered no threat. But now factions are rising and Jim Dasher reports mobilisations of large forces in the Keshian Confederacy. As the men of the West answer the King's call to muster, Martin conDoin - left as caretaker of Crydee Keep - will suddenly be confronted with the vanguard of an invading army. He reminds himself that he is a year older than his legendary ancestor, Prince Arutha, was when he stood firm against the Tsurani invasion, but Arutha had an army to command, and Martin is left with old men and young boys. Massive events are about to unfold, events which threaten the future of all human life in Midkemia…Cover art by Nik Keevil.
  • Book I of Conclave of Shadows. FOur four days and nights Kieli has waited on the remote mountain peak of Shatana Higo for the gods to grant him his manhood name.  Exhausted and despairing, he is woken by the sharp claws of a rare silver hawk piercing his arm, although later he's not sure if it ever happened.  On his return home, Keili founds his village blazing and his people slaughtered.  Although it means certain death he throws himself into the battle - and survives.  A distant voices echoes in his mind: Rise up and be a talon for your people... Now he is Talon of the Silver Hawk and he must avenge the murder of his people. Cover art by Martin McKenna.
  • Book I of Krondor's Sons. Follows the intrigues and adventures when a group of powerful nobles attempt to overthrow the Empress of Kesh, causing bitter division in the Court.  In the midst of the conflict are the princes of Kondor, Erlund and Boric. Boric makes a desperate journey back to the Court to warn of the traitors' plans, which - if they were to succeed - start a war that would tear the Empire apart. Cover art by Kevin Johnson. https://cosmiccauldronbooks.com.au/p/the-kings-buccaneer-raymond-e-feist/
  • Book I of Conclave Of Shadows. Four four days and nights Kieli has waited on the remote mountain peak of Shatana Higo for the gods to grant him his manhood name.  Exhausted and despairing, he is woken by the sharp claws of a rare silver hawk piercing his arm, although later he's not sure if it ever happened.  On his return home, Keili founds his village blazing and his people slaughtered.  Although it means certain death he throws himself into the battle - and survives.  A distant voices echoes in his mind: Rise up and be a talon for your people... Now he is Talon of the Silver Hawk and he must avenge the murder of his people. Cover art by Martin McKenna.
  • Book II of Demonwar. Recent events have devastated the Conclave of Shadows; the discovery of the Demon horde on the heels of the taredhel invasion of Midkemia, the threat of the star elves themselves, and the terrible personal cost paid by Pug and his family. But grieving must wait; at a deserted fortress in the Valley of Lost Men, the Conclave’s agents witness horror beyond their imagination, orchestrated by a familiar enemy. But Belasco's motives are as yet unclear. The Conclave must regroup and discover the true meaning behind the chaos seeded by the evil magician if they are ever to find a way to stop the destruction of Triagia before the demon horde even arrives.  
  • Book I of Darkwar. The Conclave of Shadows faces two challenges:  finding and destroying the evil magician Leso Varen and deactivating an army of sinister magical warriors hidden in a cave on Midkemia.  These warriors are beacons for a cast army of alien invaders, so formidable that even the combined might of Midkemia and the Tsurani Empire could fall before its power. Cover art by Dominic Forbes.
  • Book I of the Serpentwar Saga. Something dark is moving in distant nations and ancient powers are readying themselves for a final confrontation.  A Dark Queen has raised a standard in remote lands and is gathering armies of unmatched might.  Enter a band of desperate men whose only hope for survival is to face this ancient power and discover its true nature - a dangerous and suicidal quest.   With these men travels the mysterious Miranda on whom all must wager their lives.  She appears to be an ally but knows much more than she is willing to tell.  Does she have a hidden agenda?  Will she prove be an ally in the final confrontation? Cover art by Geoff Taylor.
  • Book III of the Empire trilogy. Besieged by spies and rival houses, stalked by a secret and merciless brotherhood of assassins, the brilliant Lady Mara of the Acoma faces the most deadly challenge she has ever known.  The fearsome Black Robes see Mara as the ultimate threat to their ancient power.  In search of allies who will join her against them, Mara must travel beyond civilization's borders and even into the hives of the alien cho-ja.  As those near and dear to her fall victim to many enemies, Mara cries out for vengeance.  Drawing on all of her courage and guile she prepares to fight her greatest battle of all - for her life, her home, and the Empire itself. Cover art by Geoff Taylor.
  • Book II of Krondor's Sons. Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha of Krondor is bright and gifted, but sheltered by the restrictive Court life. He sets sail with his squire Harry for pastoral Crydee. Shortly after their arrival, Crydee is attacked by unknown forces, the castle is reduced to ruins, the townspeople slaughtered and two young noblewomen abducted.  The invaders, servants of dark forces, are intent on the complete destruction of the Kingdom of the Isles. More than the fate of the two abducted women is at stake - there is an evil force that menaces the entire world of Midkemia, and Nicholas is destined to confront this terrifying threat. Cover art by Geoff Taylor.