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/ Key title The second book in the brand new series, 'Conclave of Shadows' from world-wide bestselling author of 'Magician,' Raymond E. Feist / Raymond E. Feist is one the world's most successful fantasy writers and his work rivals David Gemmell and Terry Goodkind for action and drama. / 'Flight of the Nighthawks' spent three weeks in the top ten of The Sunday Times hardback bestseller list. / 'Talon of the Silver Hawk' sold over 50,000 copies in hardback. / 'Magician,' Feist's first novel, was voted one of the nation's favourite novels in the BBC Big Read poll and has sold well over 1 million copies of the UK edition alone. / The sequels to 'Magician', 'Silverthorn' and 'A Darkness at Sethanon' have been repackaged and will be launched in September. / The superb new cover design is taking Feist to a larger readership than ever before. / Feist is scheduled to be in the UK for publication. / Competition: David Gemmell, Robert Jordan, Terry Goodkind

About the Author

Feist is one of the world's leading fantasy writers. His Riftwar and Serpentwar Sagas have been global bestsellers for years. Born and raised in Southern California, Raymond E. Feist was educated at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honours in Communication Arts. He is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Riftwar Saga.

Reviews

Praise for Raymond E. Feist and 'Flight of the Night Hawks': 'File under guilty pleasure.' Guardian 'Get in at the start of a master's new series.' Daily Sport

Feist's competent but uninventive second installment to his Darkwar Saga (after 2006's Flight of the Nighthawks) follows Pug the wizard and his grandsons-Jommy, Tad and Zane, now of military age-on their various magic-enhanced and bloody military quests to defy evil. Pug's search for the renegade sorcerer Leso Varen takes him from the land of Midkemia into the realm of the bloodthirsty Dasati, who are planning a war on behalf of their Dark God. Feist's narrative also follows the coming-of-age of the young Dasati warrior Valko, whose eventual enlightenment makes him an ally for Pug. Meanwhile, Pug's grandsons go to the University of Roldem, take commissions in its embattled army and prove themselves formidable soldiers. The author's depictions of battles, torture and the Social Darwinism of the ruthless Dasati society may not be suited to fantasy readers of all ages, but Feist's fans will look forward to the saga's final episode. (Apr.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.