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Cartomancy

by Michael A. Stackpole

Book Details

Publisher:Spectra
Published:2006
Pages:594
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780553586640

Reading Info

About This Book

Under the shadow of invasion by a nameless enemy, there seems only one way to save Nalenyr from oblivion. The old heroes who once defended the land must be awakened. And accomplishing that requires a journey across the magical wasteland where they're rumored to be trapped-a wasteland rife with magic and danger. Grandson of the Royal Cartographer, Keles Anturasi finds himself trapped in an enemy nation where his skill may well be his death sentence. His brother Jorim is an ocean away, captive in

Our Review

In a kingdom teetering on the edge of a nameless invasion, the only hope for salvation lies in a desperate quest across a treacherous, magic-saturated wasteland to awaken the legendary heroes of old. This sprawling epic fantasy splits its focus between two captive brothers: Keles Anturasi, the royal cartographer's grandson whose invaluable mapmaking skills make him a target in an enemy nation, and Jorim, his brother stranded across the ocean, whose own fate is left tantalizingly unresolved. The narrative weaves political intrigue with high-stakes survival, creating a world where knowledge is as dangerous as any sword and geography itself is a weapon.

The novel's strength lies in its intricate world-building, where the art of cartography is elevated to a form of power and the magical wasteland is a character in its own right. Readers who appreciate complex, multi-threaded narratives and sibling-driven plots will find themselves immediately invested in the brothers' parallel struggles for survival and purpose. With its blend of desperate quests, magical hazards, and the constant threat of political betrayal, this story offers a compelling entry into a fantasy realm where every path is fraught with peril and every map holds a secret.

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Fiction

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Fiction