The Fionavar Trilogy - Guy Gavriel Kay
2nd
February 2006, 3 x £6.99 PB
‘A fine
intelligent series. Probably the best of its kind’ The British Fantasy Society
‘A
remarkable achievement. The essence of high fantasy’ Locus
‘I’m not just impressed…I’m overwhelmed’ Marion Zimmer
Bradley
  
Guy
Gavriel Kay’s writing career kick -started in 1974 when he assisted Christopher
Tolkien in his editorial construction of J R R Tolkien’s posthumously published
THE SIMARILLION.
He then went on to write this stunning fantasy masterwork, The Fionavar
Trilogy which has been capturing the imagination of fans of epic fantasy
fiction for over 20 years. Re-released with their original 80’s artwork by
Martin Springett, this classic Narnia-esque series will appeal to fans of
Raymond E. Feist and David Gemmell.
The Summer
Tree- Book One Five
men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of
all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and
quickly find themselves drawn into the complex tapestry of events. For Kim,
Paul, Kevin, Jennifer and Dave all have their own part to play in the coming
battle against the forces of evil led by the fallen god Rakoth Maugrim and his
dark hordes.
The Wandering Fire- Book Two
As the evil of Rakoth Maugrim threatens the very existence of
Fionavar, the five from our own world must cross over once again to play out
their given roles: Kimberly to summon the dead from their rest and the undead
to their doom; Dave to take his place in battle among the Dalrei of the Plain;
Paul, Lord of the Summer Tree, once more to weave his own bright thread through
the tapestry; Jennifer to become the agent of a timeless destiny; and Kevin to
discover finally the part he is to play in the struggle to save the Weaver’s
worlds from the Unraveller.
The Darkest
Road-Book Three The epic
series concludes as the young heroes from our own world have gained
power and maturity from their sufferings and adventures in Fionavar. Now they
must bring all the strength and wisdom they possess to the aid of the armies of
Light in the ultimate battle against the evil of Rakoth Maugrim and the hordes
of the Dark. On a ghost-ship the legendary Warrior, Arthur Pendragon, and Lord
of the Summer Tree, sail to confront the Unraveller at last. Meanwhile, Darien,
the child within whom Light and Dark vie for supremacy, must walk the darkest
road of any child of earth or stars.
Guy Gavriel Kay’s The
Lions of Al-Rassan
has just been optioned for film by Warner Bros Pictures, to be directed by
Award winning director Ed Zwick (The
Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, Glory). Kay's books have been translated into twenty-two
languages; he is the two-time winner of the Aurora Award, winner of the
International Goliardos Prize for his contributions to the literature of the
fantastic, and a four-time World Fantasy Award nominee. He lives in Toronto.
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