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The Shiver Tree
The Amarra Chronicles (Book 1)
- Author
- Holly Searcy
- Narrator
- Teralyn Davis
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 12 November 2024
- Run Time
- 12 hours 40 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
In this sweeping fantasy adventure worthy of the bards, a band of heroes must rise up to face an ancient enemy that threatens to throw their world into chaos.
For millennia the land of Amarra was guarded by five Druid Orders: Jade, Ice, Spirit, Sky, and Sun. But the clans splintered long ago, and without their protection, Amarra is struggling in the face of blighted crops, monstrous aberrations, and pitiless pirate raids.
Looking toward a future as High Druid, Kiana Paletine is certain that if the Orders were reestablished, peace and plenty would follow—but tensions are running high. Tired of the politics and eager to finally make a difference, Kiana sets out to enlist the help of her estranged sister, Ravaini.
Soon a series of visions begins to haunt her, and Kiana learns of an ancient druidic artifact called the Shiver Seed. This powerful relic has fallen into the hands of the malevolent Deep Ones, who seek to use the Seed for their own nefarious purposes. If Kiana can find the lost Ice Druids, she may be able to retake the Seed and save the clans—but if the druids fall to the Deep Ones, all of Amarra will be in danger.
Critics Review
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“Holly Searcy has successfully imagined an exciting fairy-tale story of elves, beasties, magic, and high adventure that never lets up. More, please.”
Terry Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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“Holly Searcy’s debut combines a complex world of fantasy races and politics with an adventure reminiscent of the Dragonlance Chronicles. The journey is epic and the monsters many as Searcy teases out the secrets of her characters and world.”
David Slayton, award-winning author of the Adam Binder series and Dark Moon, Shallow Sea
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“Searcy’s debut novel is a fun romp that will feel nostalgic to players of Dungeons & Dragons, as it seems to be the first adventure in a larger campaign. This will appeal to readers who love a good fantasy with a mix of humor and interesting worldbuilding.”
Library Journal
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“Perfect for fans of Dungeons and Dragons who will find many familiar ideas in the storyline.”
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“Holly Searcy has successfully imagined an exciting fairy-tale story of elves, beasties, magic, and high adventure that never lets up. More, please.”
Terry Brooks, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Details
- Author
- Holly Searcy
- Narrator
- Teralyn Davis
- Duration
- 12 hours 40 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 November 2024
- ISBN
- 9798212537636
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Fantasy, Adventure fiction, Fantasy, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Fantasy romance, Generational sagas, Fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
In this sweeping fantasy adventure worthy of the bards, a band of heroes must rise up to face an ancient enemy that threatens to throw their world into chaos.For millennia the land of Amarra was guarded by five Druid Orders: Jade, Ice, Spirit, Sky, and Sun. But the clans splintered long ago, and without their protection, Amarra is struggling in the face of blighted crops, monstrous aberrations, and pitiless pirate raids.Looking toward a future as High Druid, Kiana Paletine is certain that if the Orders were reestablished, peace and plenty would follow—but tensions are running high. Tired of the politics and eager to finally make a difference, Kiana sets out to enlist the help of her estranged sister, Ravaini.Soon a series of visions begins to haunt her, and Kiana learns of an ancient druidic artifact called the Shiver Seed. This powerful relic has fallen into the hands of the malevolent Deep Ones, who seek to use the Seed for their own nefarious purposes. If Kiana can find the lost Ice Druids, she may be able to retake the Seed and save the clans—but if the druids fall to the Deep Ones, all of Amarra will be in danger.
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