Synopses & Reviews
All her life Jessica Drake has dreamed of other worlds, some of them similar to her own, others disturbingly alien. She never shares the details with anyone, save her younger brother Tommy, a compulsive gamer who incorporates some aspects of Jessicas dreams into his games. But now someone is asking about those dreams...and about her. A strange woman has been watching her house. A visitor to her school attempts to take possession of her dream-inspired artwork.
Why?
As she begins to search for answers it becomes clear that whoever is watching her does not want her to learn the truth. One night her house catches on fire, and when the smoke clears she discovers that her brother has been kidnapped. She must figure out what is going on, and quickly, if she and her family are to be safe.
Following clues left behind on Tommy's computer, determined to find her brother and bring him home safely, Jessica and two of her friends are about to embark on a journey that will test their spirits and their courage to the breaking point, as they must leave their own world behind and confront the source of Earth's darkest legends as well as the terrifying truth of their own secret heritage.
Review
A feast for those who like their fantasies dark, and as emotionally heady as a rich, red wine. (Locus)
Review
A feast for those who like their fantasies dark, and as emotionally heady as a rich, red wine. (
Locus)
C.S. Friedman makes fantastic things-and frightening things-seem very real. (New York Times bestselling author Tad Williams)
Review
"C.S. Friedman makes fantastic things-and frightening things-seem very real...If you haven't read her work you need to do something about that right now." -Tad Williams "Imaginative, deftly plotted fantasy." -
Publishers WeeklyReview
"The fast pace and younger protagonist will make this an obvious crossover book for YA readers,
appealing...to those teens (and adults) who enjoy Cassandra Clare." —
Library Journal (for
Dreamwalker)
"Friedman skillfully blends science fiction and fantasy elements, tying them together with fairy tales and solid worldbuilding." —Publisher's Weekly (for Dreamwalker)
"Friedman does many things well in this novel, and her experience as an engaging storyteller is on full display.... Friedman shows that her writing and storytelling abilities are strong, regardless of what type of story shes telling." —Tor.com (for Dreamwalker)
"Dreamwalker is nerve-twisting and fascinating. Siblings Jesse and Tommy are tangled in a murderous genetic bait-and-switch that transcends worlds and time.... Waiting for the next book will be tough!" —Tamora Pierce (for Dreamwalker)
"[C.S. Friedman] writes bright, clear prose that can shine like gemstones or cut like broken glass. If you havent read her work you need to do something about that right now." —Tad Williams (for Dreamwalker)
"Once again, CS Friedman shows us strong characters and innovative magic that transcend genre. Dreamwalker is a satisfying read for long-time fans, but will also serve to showcase her work to a whole new generation." —Peter V. Brett (for Dreamwalker)
"This is more mature, more serious, and a bit darker than Im used to young adult books being, but thats also a huge reason why I loved it.... This might be the first young adult book Ive ever read that absolutely captivated me." —Bookworm Blues (for Dreamwalker)
"While everyone is taking about Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and many others, C. S. Friedman wrote one of the very best—and perhaps the best—fantasy series of the new millennium." —Pat's Fantasy Hotlist (for Friedman)
Synopsis
At the end of her bestselling
Coldfire trilogy, C.S. Friedman challenged readers to imagine what a world would be like if sorcery required the ultimate sacrifice-that of life itself. Now, in
Feast of Souls, she introduces us to a terrifying world in which the cost of magic is just that...in which the fuel for sorcery is the very fire of the human spirit, and those who hunger for magical power must pay for it with their lives. In this epic tale of nightmarish shadows and desperate hope, the greatest threat of all may not be that of ancient enemies returned, or ancient wars resumed, but of the darkness that lies within the hearts of men.
Synopsis
In order to use their powers, witches draw upon their own souls, thus shortening their lives, but the immortal male Magisters have a different, unknown source, and when Kamala petitions to be taught their secret, the entire kingdom is thrown into chaos.
Synopsis
A new trilogy of epic adventure from one of the finest writers in modern fantasy C.S. Friedman, acclaimed author of The Coldfire Trilogy, returns to the epic style which has made her one of the most popular fantasy writers in the genre. In this first book of the trilogy, Friedman introduces readers to a world of high fantasy, replete with vampire-like magical powers, erotic interludes, treachery, war, sorcery, and a draconic creature of horrific power and evil that will have readers eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.
Synopsis
"C.S. Friedman makes fantastic things-and frightening things-seem very real." -New York Times bestselling author Tad Williams.
The young peasant woman Kamala has proven strong and determined enough to claim the most powerful Magister sorcery for herself-but now the Magisters hunt her for killing one of their own. Her only hope of survival lies in the northern Protectorates, where spells are warped by a curse called the Wrath that even the Magisters fear. Originally intended to protect the lands of men from creatures known only as souleaters, the Wrath appears to be weakening-and the threat of this ancient enemy is once more falling across the land.
Synopsis
Dreamseeker is the gripping sequel to C.S. Friedman's Dreamwalker.
About the Author
An acknowledged master of Dark Fantasy, Celia Friedman is a John W. Campbell award finalist, and the author of the highly acclaimed Coldfire Trilogy, New York Times Notable Book of the Year This Alien Shore, In Conquest Born, The Madness Season, The Wilding and The Magister Trilogy. Ms. Friedman worked for twenty years as a professional costume designer, but retired from that career in 1996 to focus on her writing. She lives in Virginia, and can be contacted via her website, www.csfriedman.com.