Mercedes lives in oklahoma with her husband and frequent collaborator, artist larry dixon, and their flock of parrots. Now scarred as an oathbreaker, raim has two options. The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch the book smugglers. They haunted the caverns beneath the dwimorberg, and the valley of harrowdale that lay in its shadow, though they. The oathbreakers shadow is easy to dive into and will keep readers engaged. The oathbreakers shadow is an interesting take on the fantasy genre with quite a unique story premise, i feel. While the first book showed us primarily raims journey, the shadows curse is very much a dynamic between the former best friends. The oathbreaker s shadow is a fantasy pitched to fans of philip pullman and george r. Not necessarily a historical past, but rather a classical take on story telling. Evil had cast its shadow over the kingdom of rethwellan. Overall, the oathbreakers shadow holds promise for readers who enjoy fantasy and adventure. Fans of philip pullman, jonathan stroud, and george r.
Today im lucky enough to be interviewing author amy mcculloch, whose debut novel, the oathbreakers shadow, is just out from random house. Out now set in the land of darham, the oathbreakers shadow follows the story of raim. They include the filk songs science fictionfantasy folk songs that lackey published about these books. Raim has learned to work with his spirit haunt, draikh, and together they must find a way to stop two powerhungry rulers from destroying an entire country. The oathbreaker s shadow can also be accused of infodumping a fair bit, however as the information given about the society and history is very interesting, this issue can be overlooked. It really looks like the reproduction is being done by a nonenglishspeaking person or by someone to whom english is a second language. Jun 06, 20 happy book birthday, the oathbreakers shadow. The basic premise of the book is fabulous, the repercussions of oathmaking and oathbreaking woven throughout in a way that convincingly marks all of its characters. People may not realize that there are two cds that accompany oathbound and oathbreakers. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
In oathbreakers, in particular, there was one place where it should have been the word such and ended with a k instead. Fifteenyearold raim lives in a world where you tie a knot for every promise that you make. Herald vanyel, shadow stalker, hunted shadows to their doom they turned all their powers upon him, turned away from other men and although they strove to. Something disastrous happens on the day raim should becoming a yun, and he is forced to flee darhan and seek some answers. The oathbreakers shadow tells the story of a people who make vows with consequences for breaking them. The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch nook book. Jun 04, 20 the oathbreaker s shadow is an imaginative fantasy, the story of a boy s adventure through the desert to uncover the secrets from his past. When idra, leader of the crack mercenaries known as the sunhawks, failed to return from a journey to her home kingdom of rethwellan, tarma and kethry, warrior and mage, set out in search of their vanished leader. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. It really looks like the reproduction is being done by a nonenglishspeaking person or by someone to whom english is.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The oathbreakers shadow is the first part in a duology that explores very interesting concepts and themes. Oathbreakers oathbreakers is the second book in the vows and honor trilogy. From the germ of an absolutely fascinating ideaour right to wrong. While the aura lasts, you can use a bonus action on your turn to cause the visions in the aura to attack one creature. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. And the sooner the better, especially in light of the absence of an actual ending. The oathbreakers of dunharrow are the inspiration for several other factions of oathbreakers and other cursed shades, such as former soldiers of arthedain cursed for betraying fornost to the forces of angmar. Oathbreakers vows and honor book 2 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Buy a cheap copy of the oathbreakers shadow book by amy mcculloch. You can already buy the book now in ebook and hardback editions check the introductions for details. It is a joy to immerse yourself in the fully developed world that alwyn hamilton creates a blend of the wild west and arabian nights read more about rebel of the sands.
This is precisely the type of book id like to see more of a less prevalent setting, particularly the middle easterninspired desert and a very creative system of magic. Epic fantasy moves to the east, and into the great expanse of shifting desert sands and secret mountain cities, in amy mcculloch s wonderfully imagined debut novel, the oathbreaker s shadow. Robin hobb absolutely gripping conn iggulden the oathbreakers shadow is a rare, rare thing. Scarred now as an oathbreaker, raim has two options. In her spare time she is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the oathbreakers shadow. Creatures that rely on sight have disadvantage on attack rolls against creatures draped in this shadow. Buy a cheap copy of the oathbreaker s shadow book by amy mcculloch. It is a joy to immerse yourself in the fully developed world that alwyn hamilton creates a blend of the wild west and arabian nights.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Its been written in an remarkably straightforward way which is. Oathbreakers ebook by mercedes lackey rakuten kobo. Jul 22, 2014 the oathbreakers shadow is the first part in a duology that explores very interesting concepts and themes. The oathbreakers shadow kindle edition by mcculloch. The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch penguin books. Army of the dead the one wiki to rule them all fandom. They bear the same title, but arewere put out by firebird arts and music. Robin hobb absolutely gripping conn iggulden the oathbreaker s shadow is a rare, rare thing. The oathbreakers shadow book hillsborough county public. Robin hobb, internationally bestselling author of the farseer trilogy. The oathbreaker s shadow is an imaginative fantasy, the story of a boy s adventure through the desert to uncover the secrets from his past. Oathbreakers is the only proper novel in the tarmaandkethry sequence, and its good. Oathbreakers 2 by mercedes lackey 1989, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Click download or read online button to get the oathbreaker s shadow book now. The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch penguin random. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read oathbreakers. The army of the dead, also known as the dead men of dunharrow or oathbreakers, were men of the white mountains, cursed to remain in middleearth by isildur after they abandoned their oath to aid him in the war of the last alliance. In short, bring on book two of this endearing duology. The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch childrens books. Thank you for reading this exclusive extract from the oathbreaker s shadow. The nook book ebook of the the oathbreakers shadow by amy.
The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch nook book ebook. In the scorching land of darhan, fifteenyearold raim is forced to live as an outcast from his people when he breaks a magical oath he doesnt remember making provided by publisher. Raim has worn a simple knot around his wrist for as long as he can remember. Sisters of sword and spell, their fates bound together by a goddesssworn oath, they were eternally pledged to fight the. Gr 9 upin this sequel to the oathbreakers shadow flux, 2015, readers will hit the ground running as it picks up right where the first book left off. The oathbreaker s shadow is a very promising debut in what bodes to be an electrifying duology. Read oathbreakers by mercedes lackey available from rakuten kobo. Sep 22, 20 horselover3000 the oathbreakers shadow is set in a brilliant world, which is incredibly original. Amy mcculloch is a girl of many publishing hats author, editor, and reader.
Martin are going to love this actionfilled fantasy novel by an exciting and extremely promotable debut. Unusual magic set in an exotic location and nomadic culture lures the reader to total immersion in raims world. Amy mcculloch in the scorching land of darhan, fifteenyearold raim is forced to live as an outcast from his people when he breaks a magical oath he doesnt remember making. The basic premise of the book is fabulous, the repercussions of oathmaking and oathbreaking woven throughout in a way that convincingly. The only memento he has from his early life is a promise string tied around his wrist, but raim has no memory of making a promise to anyone. Lackey put together a very appealing plotline with believable, complex characters, just enough humor to balance the action and violence, and a tiny bit of romance to leaven the mix. And that shadow belonged to a frail, cowering old man in a tatty tunic that must have been white at some point, although now it was stained red with dust. While the plot holds an interesting idea, the movement and fluidity of this novel are misplaced. But to those who are oathbreakers, it is a ghost, a shadow of the person they broke their promise to. Ill be posting more every tuesday and friday in the runup to the publication of the paperback on may 22, 2014. The oathbreakers shadow ebook written by amy mcculloch. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In the land of darhan, promises are bound by magic, tied into knots, and worn with pride. When idra, leader of the sunhawks mercenaries, failed to return.
The oathbreakers shadow is a very promising debut in what bodes to be. Break that promise and you are scarred for life, and cast out into the desert. The oathbreakers shadow is the first book in the knots sequence, and it leaves many questions unanswered. The shadows curse by amy mcculloch is the second and final book in her knots sequence duology and follows on from oathbreakers shadow. It takes a bit of work to make headway into debut author mccullochs. When idra, leader of the sunhawks mercenaries, failed to. Mercedes lackey is the acclaimed author of over fifty novels and many works of short fiction. The oathbreakers shadow is an adventure curious and dangerous, filled with tradition and secret magic.
Amy mcculloch was born in the uk, raised in canada, and currently lives in london. Its a little more of a proper valdemar novel, despite only barely touching on valdemar itself, and much less a swordandsorcery pastiche. First of all i was very impressed by the inclusion of a nontypical. Mercedes lackey books list of books by author mercedes. Asgu3e5x3kfo \ book the oathbreaker s shadow knots 1 the oathbreaker s shadow knots 1 filesize. Anthologies containing stories by mercedes lackey alternative warriors 1993 by any other fame 1993 deals with the devil 1994 sisters in fantasy 2 1996 a magiclovers treasury of the fantastic 1997 catfantastic v 1999 witches 2012. When idra, leader of the sunhawks mercenaries, failed to return from a journey to her home, tarma and kethry, warrior and mage, set out in search of their vanished leader. Unusual magic set in an exotic location and nomadic culture lures the reader to total immersion in raim s world. Download the oathbreaker s shadow book by amy mcculloch. When idra, leader of the sunhawks mercenaries, failed to return from a journey to her home, tarma and kethry, warrior and. Its at times spiritual and complex, engrossing in setting, story, and character. She is the author of the jinxed duology as well as the oathbreaker s shadow duology and the potion diaries series. Her debut ya fantasy novel, the oathbreaker s shadow, will be coming spring 20 from random house children s books.
I enjoyed this book, and will definitely read the conclusion the shadow s curse. But instead of being frustrated by the unresolved details, the reader is left eager to delve further into this interesting universe. Books similar to the oathbreakers shadow the knots. Click download or read online button to get oathbreaker book now. Dec 05, 20 in a market saturated with ya dystopians, amy mcculloch s the oathbreaker s shadow stands out by turning to the past. Read the oathbreaker s shadow by amy mcculloch available from rakuten kobo. I know the original book was free of these types of errors. The magic system is also slightly confusing and not described in detailed, but, again, more may be giving in the next instalment. Much of the action is towards the beginning of the book. Review the oathbreakers shadow, amy mcculloch literary. The oathbreaker s shadow download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Mcculloch weaves a tale about two boys who live in an unforgiving desert climate whose people follow a loosely middle eastern cultural tradition. Alwyn hamilton rebel of the sands is an original and thrilling fantasy novel full of adventure, myth and magic.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the oathbound. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The oathbreakers shadow is a book written by one of the countrys most renowned and talented editors. The conclusion will leave teens wanting more, and is the perfect setup for a sequel. Mercedes lackey audio books, best sellers, author bio. Tormented by a spirit conjured by an oath he never recalled making, he is driven into exile by his people. Some of the dead men of dunharrow refused to follow aragorn. The shadows curse by amy mcculloch nook book ebook. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The oathbreakers shadow by amy mcculloch posted on july 22, 2014. Jun 14, 20 the oathbreakers shadow is a bunch of fun otherwise. The oathbreakers shadow is a very promising debut in what bodes to be an electrifying duology.
This is for all those who statte that there was not a worth studying. Raims character arc is full of palpable highs and lows as he uncovers the mystery behind his fate. Its broken into two perspectives, half told by raim and half told by wadi, imprisoned by khareh. The oathbreakers are scarred by their knots like a brand, exiled into the desert, and haunted by a shadow of the person they made the vow to. At last weve got a story without all the tropes of elves, ogres and knights but a high adventure inspired by mongolia. Fifteenyearold raim lives in a world where you tie a kn.