The New World

By Michael A. Stackpole

Book Overview

Time is running out. Nalenyr is besieged on all sides by those who would save the fabled land--and those who would enslave it. Soon the realm will be ravaged by the scourge of magical warfare--overrun by terrifying forces created by an ancient enemy, and soaked in the blood of champions and gods. It is the moment of final conflict, and the grandchildren of the Royal Cartographer are at the center of the climactic struggle. Keles Anturasi will race across the world, fleeing assassins, seeking control over powers he can barely understand. His brother, Jorim, having ascended to godhood, now finds himself pitted against an elder god--the very god who once created the entire pantheon and now seeks its destruction. And their sister, Nirati, embarks on a treacherous crusade with a dead hero to wage war on hell itself As the final battle lines are drawn, they will gather the land's newly awakened defenders of the ancient past. But can this small band of champions, mystics, and magicians stand against an evil that threatens to sweep reality itself into an unending dark age of nightmare and oblivion?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 055338239X
• ISBN13: 9780553382396
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Spectra Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

The BEST Fantasy World

Others might not feel this way, but the way things in this book were described painted me the ideal fantasy world. The way magic is maniplulated, the visualization of golden Moriande, it was all excellent. Magic in this story is a lot different than most. The only traditional 'sorcerors' are the Vanyesh, of which there are only about a hundred of and everyone hates and fears them. The average Joe aspires to become a 'mystic' that is, someone who is so skilled at something, that they can work magic in conjunction with that skill. You can be really good, and not be a mystic, you have to be one of the best.

Stackpole does it again

I never read a Stackpole book until I started this triology and was a little wary of the idea of reading three books about cartographers, but I've been engrossed with every page. The final instalment, this book follows several twists and turns to their conclusion within the world. The triology reads as one giant book bound in three sections so start with the first and read all three; Stackpole does not dissappoint.

Very good book,

It is very interesting, and very entertaining the same time, especially you have teenage youngsters in your household. Recommend it.

Great Conclusion for a good series

I enjoyed the entire series and was not disappointed in the final book. When I first finished the book, I was slightly disappointed at a couple of the storylines. But the more thought I have given theses storylines, I have came to the conclusion that they ended the way they should have given the entire series.

Best of the Three

Will have to agree with the First reviewer that this is the best of the three books. Unlike most trilogies where the second book is a filler book, Michael has written a trilogy that started out slow (if you can call the first book slow) and builds in anticipation. I will say cudos to Michael on a excellent series, and am glad to see that he continues to grow as a writer. From the days that we would talk with Michael at Game Depot in Tempe after the first couple of novels in Battle tech, in the early 90's to today. I miss those chit chats and have only kept up with you through your writings so if you read these good job and a very compelling series, one of your best works to date. Douglas,