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Rayna of Nightwind: The First of the Taren Novels

by R. A. Baker

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ISBN13: 9780978751876
ISBN10: 0978751876
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From the stunning imagination of R. A. Baker comes the first novel in his Taren series. In the troubled land of Taren rules a bitter, oppressive regent named Nephredom, who alone maintains the ""Gate""—a psi-magical barrier that contains thousands of mutated beasts, that were once men. However, the strain of keeping the Gate has pushed Nephredom to the edge of madness, and it is only a matter of time before the Gate opens. . . Into this world comes an outsider. Following a bizarre lightning storm, college student Rayna Powell finds herself lost and alone in Taren with only her stubborn instincts and logical mind to guild her. She is a student of science, but what she experiences in Taren defies science, and forces her to come to terms with the unknown powers growing inside her. Many of the people of Taren believe Rayna to be a ""power"", the greatest kind of mage, who holds wields the legendary ""magic chaotic." Treachery and political strife run rampant as opposing factions clash, with Rayna caught in the middle. She reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious woman with a bounty (imposed by Nephredom himself) on her head, who—in exchange for Rayna’s help — promises to help Rayna in her quest to return home. However, as they flee and hide from Nephredom’s red-robed minions, the price of the stranger’s help may be higher than what Rayna is willing to pay. Rayna of Nightwind is a bold sci-fi/fantasy hybrid, resonating notes of Silverberg and Terry Brooks, yet starkly painted with the author’s unique brush. Compelling, and often humorous, the richly imagined world of Taren beckons.

About the Author

R.A. Baker was born in North Carolina in 1971, and was raised in Richmond, Virginia. A writer since high school, the author went on to receive an undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, having double majored in psychology and rehabilitative counseling. Presently living in Southern Virginia, Taren marks his debut as a novelist.

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rlandsdale, May 24, 2008 (view all comments by rlandsdale)
I like a book packed with story and this book delivers. You really need to read it more than once to catch all the details. It's about a woman who finds herself in a strange land called Taren. She meets a princess who needs Rayna to help her defeat a ursuper. Red Robes--evil magicians-- are sent out by the ursuper to kill both Rayna and the princess. They flee and try to stay one step ahead of their enemies. The storyline is well developed, rich and thought-provoking. These are not one-dimensional stock characters—they have their quirks and grey areas. Nobody, including the heroine is flawless. Everybody has an agenda and no one is exactly who they first seem to be. Exciting to read and full of interesting characters and a detailed plot. Now that I have read this book once, I think I will read it again.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780978751876
Author:
Baker, R. A.
Publisher:
Apollo House Press
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
General
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Series:
Taren Novels
Publication Date:
April 2008
Binding:
Hardcover w/Dust Jacket
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
327
Dimensions:
9.23x6.18x1.01 in. 1.48 lbs.

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