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Od Magic

by Patricia A Mckillip

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Publisher Comments:

Brenden Vetch's unique gift for connecting with the agricultural environment has brought him to the attention of the enigmatic wizard Od. Recruited as a gardener, Brenden suddenly finds himself at the wizard's school in Kelior, where every potential mage is required by law to serve the Kingdom of Numis.

But unknown to the rulers of Numis, Brenden is far more than he seems-and his presence just may tip the balance of power back into the hands of the wizard community.

Review:

"Delicately skirting the edge of preachiness, World Fantasy Award — winner McKillip (Alphabet of Thorn) demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft in this slender stand-alone novel. Generations ago, the seemingly immortal wizard Od saved the city of Numis from destruction, not out of altruism but because it seemed like a nice place to found a school of magic. Over the years, the practice of magic has come more and more under the king's control. Deciding to stir things up, Od recruits Brenden Vetch, a gardener from the northlands with tremendous raw power and no taste for politics. As Brenden arrives in Numis, so does a fabulous street magician, Tyramin, whose sleight-of-hand looks suspiciously like unauthorized wizardry. King Galin's attempts to control Brendan and arrest Tyramin only scare them away and earn him the scorn of his daughter, Sulys. As with the Narnia books and other fantasy classics with religious or political agendas, if you can shut off your awareness of worldly context, you'll find this an otherworldly delight. Agent, Howard Morhaim. (June 7)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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The new romantic fantasy from the World Fantasy Award-winning author of Alphabet of Thorn and Ombria in Shadow.

Synopsis:

Unknown to the rulers of Numis, Brenden is far more than he seems--and his presence just may tip the balance of power back into the hands of the wizard community.
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About the Author

Patricia A. McKillip is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, and the author of numerous novels.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780441012480
Author:
Mckillip, Patricia A
Publisher:
Ace Hardcover
Author:
McKillip, Patricia A.
Subject:
General
Subject:
Wizards
Subject:
Romance - Fantasy
Subject:
Gardeners
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Copyright:
2005
Publication Date:
20050607
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
8.26x5.46x1.08 in. .84 lbs.
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Product details 320 pages Ace Books - English 9780441012480 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "Delicately skirting the edge of preachiness, World Fantasy Award — winner McKillip (Alphabet of Thorn) demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft in this slender stand-alone novel. Generations ago, the seemingly immortal wizard Od saved the city of Numis from destruction, not out of altruism but because it seemed like a nice place to found a school of magic. Over the years, the practice of magic has come more and more under the king's control. Deciding to stir things up, Od recruits Brenden Vetch, a gardener from the northlands with tremendous raw power and no taste for politics. As Brenden arrives in Numis, so does a fabulous street magician, Tyramin, whose sleight-of-hand looks suspiciously like unauthorized wizardry. King Galin's attempts to control Brendan and arrest Tyramin only scare them away and earn him the scorn of his daughter, Sulys. As with the Narnia books and other fantasy classics with religious or political agendas, if you can shut off your awareness of worldly context, you'll find this an otherworldly delight. Agent, Howard Morhaim. (June 7)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , The new romantic fantasy from the World Fantasy Award-winning author of Alphabet of Thorn and Ombria in Shadow.
"Synopsis" by , Unknown to the rulers of Numis, Brenden is far more than he seems--and his presence just may tip the balance of power back into the hands of the wizard community.
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