An Echo of Things to Come

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9780356531861

Price: £35

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Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Fantasy

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Will of the Many, James Islington, An Echo of Things to Come is the second book in his phenomenal debut trilogy.

This striking deluxe edition features stencilled sprayed edges, a foil stamped case and custom endpapers.

‘Reminiscent of Robert Jordan or Brandon Sanderson, Islington’s writing is refreshingly fast paced, with a light and clever touch’ Booklist

Following a devastating attack, an amnesty has been declared for all Augurs-finally allowing them to emerge from hiding and openly oppose the dark forces massing against the land of Andarra.

The Augur Davian and his new allies hurry north toward the ever-weakening Boundary, but fresh horrors along their path suggest that their reprieve may have come far too late.

The new Northwarden, his ally in the Capital, contends with assassins and politicians and uncovers a dangerous secret. Meanwhile, their compatriot Asha begins a secret investigation into the disappearance of the Shadows.

And Caeden races against time to fulfil a treacherous bargain, but as more and more of his memories return, he begins to realize that the two sides in this ancient war may not be as clear-cut as they first seemed . . .

The Licanius Trilogy
The Shadow of What Was Lost
An Echo of Things to Come
The Light of All that Falls

Reviews

Love the Wheel of Time? This is about to become your new favourite series
BARNES & NOBLE SF BLOG
A relentless juggernaut of a book . . . Astoundingly intricate worldbuilding
DAILY MAIL
So exciting . . . Will appeal not only to The Wheel of Time readers, but to anybody looking for a coming-of-age fantasy tale with likeable characters and strong worldbuilding
FANTASY FACTION
Complex magic, terrifying threats out of legend, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters . . . Fans of doorstop epic fantasy will not be disappointed
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Magic, monsters, prophecies, betrayals and revenge . . . The first novel by James Islington has it all
THE ELOQUENT PAGE
Storytelling assurance rare for a debut . . . Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire
GUARDIAN
Action aplenty and an ample spattering of violence . . . This is a whole new world with a fresh fantasy streak
SCIFINOW
Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters
BOINGBOING
Definitely a series to watch out for. It has everything you wish in Epic fantasy and a lot more
THE BOOK PLANK
A traditional coming-of-age, saving-the-world epic fantasy in the vein of Tad Williams, Raymond E. Feist (and yes, Robert Jordan). But it also has the flavour of something new . . . You'll be left wanting more
SFX
An action-packed nailbiter
BOOKBAG
Relentless pace and exciting plot . . . absorbing and impressive
CULTUREFLY
Incessant plot twists and a relentless pace
KIRKUS