The Light of All That Falls

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9780356531878

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, The Light of All That Falls is the final chapter 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

After a savage battle, the Boundary is whole again – but it may be too late. Banes now stalk the lands of Andarra, and the Venerate have gathered their armies for a final, crushing blow.

In Ilin Illan, Wirr fights to maintain a precarious alliance between Andarra’s factions of power. With dark forces closing in on the capital, if he cannot succeed, the war is lost.

Imprisoned and alone in a strange land, Davian is pitted against the remaining Venerate. As he desperately tries to keep them from undoing Asha’s sacrifice, he struggles to come to terms with his own path and all he has learned about Caeden, the friend he chose to set free.

Finally, Caeden is confronted with the reality of a plan laid centuries ago – heartbroken at how it started and devastated by how it must end.

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

Reviews

Incessant plot twists and a relentless pace
KIRKUS
An action-packed nailbiter
BOOKBAG
A relentless juggernaut of a book . . . Astoundingly intricate worldbuilding
DAILY MAIL
Relentless pace and exciting plot . . . absorbing and impressive
CULTUREFLY
Action aplenty and an ample spattering of violence . . . This is a whole new world with a fresh fantasy streak
SCIFINOW
Storytelling assurance rare for a debut . . . Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire
GUARDIAN
Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters
BOINGBOING
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
Magic, monsters, prophecies, betrayals and revenge . . . The first novel by James Islington has it all
THE ELOQUENT PAGE
Love the Wheel of Time? This is about to become your new favourite series
BARNES & NOBLE SF BLOG
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
Definitely a series to watch out for. It has everything you wish in Epic fantasy and a lot more
THE BOOK PLANK
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