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“Feist has the universe firmly under his control.”
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Contra Costa Times“Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages.”
—Chicago-Sun Times
Midkemias fifth and final Riftwar—the devastating Chaoswar—explodes in the opening volume of Raymond E. Feists spectacular new epic fantasy trilogy of magic, conflict, and world-shattering peril. A Kingdom Besieged is a breathtaking adventure that brings back Pug—first introduced in Feists classic debut novel, Magician, and now Midkemias most powerful sorcerer—who faces a major magical cataclysm that forces him to question everything hes ever held as true and dear…including the loyalty of his beloved son Magnus. The Chaoswar promises to be the crowning achievement in the three decades-long career of a New York Times bestselling master fantasist who rules the sword and sorcery universe along with Terry Goodkind, George R. R. Martin, and Terry Brooks.
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“Sheer readability.” San Francisco Chronicle
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“Theres an evil sparkle here, brighter and hotter than any of Feists works since the Magician trilogy. The Dasati and their world are sumptuously realised . . . Its an entertaining, at times intoxicating mixture.” SF Site
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“The prose is smooth, the plot is exactly what youd expect and the characters do exactly what Feist tells them . . . File under guilty pleasure.” The Guardian
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“A massive, entertaining tale.” Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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“A great read and a wonderful addition to Feists collection.” SF Site
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“A sensitive coming-of-age tale in which brutality and camaraderie are equally present, Feists newest saga has a freshness of vision that suggests it will avoid the staleness that often eats away at multi-volume epics.” Publishers Weekly
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“Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages.” Chicago-Sun Times
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“Shows Feist in top form.” Adelaide Advertiser
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“Fine entertainment . . . Feist works his signature magic . . . an absorbing and carefully crafted adventure with pleasing density of plotting, good characterization . . . this is populist Dickens out of Tolkien, and it works.” Sydney Morning Herald
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“[A] compelling and profoundly moving tale… an invaluable addition to a beloved canon.” barnesandnoble.com
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“This tale of shape-shifting magicians, human sacrifice, man-eating demons, and a little young love will satisfy Feists fans, and the ending will leave them waiting for another volume.” Publishers Weekly
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“Another crowd-pleaser for Feist to add to his already impressive resume.” Publishers Weekly on King of Foxes
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“Feists fans will look forward to the sagas final episode.” Publishers Weekly
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“Sure to please Feist fans and win new ones.” Publishers Weekly
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“This simple, charming fairy tale will appeal to adult fans of the Riftwar books as well as mature teens who dont mind a bit of romance in their sword-and-sorcery.” Publishers Weekly
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“The most interesting character in the saga to date, Kaspar . . . another complicated and compelling protagonist . . . [W]ill have Feist fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.” Publishers Weekly
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“An epic reading experience . . . Unpretentious, fast-paced . . . Shadow of a Dark Queen works admirably.” San Diego Union-Tribune
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“Splendid . . . fast action, appealing characters . . . (It) will delight readers of fantasy.” Kirkus Reviews
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“With his storytelling mastery and ear for colorful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase. ” Library Journal
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“A promising start to what looks like a strong, dire trilogy of fantastic adventure.” San Diego Union-Tribune
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“Action and intrigue and evocative writing . . . Feist brings a new world alive.” The Oregonian (Portland)
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“Originality and wit . . . A rollicking tale . . . Feists narrative skill, ingenuity at creating systems of magic, and eye for plausible military scenarios stand him in good stead. His many fans will be pleased.” Booklist
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“A story of redemption and heroism featuring an unlikely hero . . . This classic fantasy should find a welcome audience among the authors fans.” Library Journal
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“Feist has the universe firmly under his control, and the adventure is grand[.]” Contra Costa Times
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“FUN . . . A place to start for those yet to discover Feists fantasy worlds.” Locus
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“As usual, Feist brings this off wonderfully.” Science Fiction Chronicle
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“CLASSIC.” Chicago Tribune
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“Feist is at his best.” Science Fiction Chronicle
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“A fine yarn . . . vivid . . . suspenseful . . . The action is nonstop. Booklist
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“An action-packed story of intrigue and betrayal.” Library Journal
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“In the forefront of contemporary fantasy adventure.” Library Journal
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“Well-paced storytelling by a veteran entertainer.” Kirkus Reviews
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“[Feist] introduces a new dimension to his universe and added new depth to recurring characters while creating fascinating new heroes and villains. With a fast pace and clean, crisp storytelling, this fantasy saga belongs in most libraries.” Library Journal
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“This is a series that gets better as it goes along.” Science Fiction Chronicle
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"Feist brings a new world alive." The Orego nian (Portland)
Synopsis
Feist has the universe firmly under his control.
Contra Costa Times
Feist has a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages.
Chicago-Sun Times
Midkemia s fifth and final Riftwar the devastating Chaoswar explodes in the opening volume of Raymond E. Feist s spectacular new epic fantasy trilogy of magic, conflict, and world-shattering peril. A Kingdom Besieged is a breathtaking adventure that brings back Pug first introduced in Feist s classic debut novel, Magician, and now Midkemia s most powerful sorcerer who faces a major magical cataclysm that forces him to question everything he s ever held as true and dear including the loyalty of his beloved son Magnus. The Chaoswar promises to be the crowning achievement in the three decades-long career of a New York Times bestselling master fantasist who rules the sword and sorcery universe along with Terry Goodkind, George R. R. Martin, and Terry Brooks.
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For years following the terrible Serpentwar, the Empire of Great Kesh remained peaceful, but now dark clouds of conflict gather once more. Rumors abound from the Kingdom's far western borders of spies missing, murdered, and turned. Powerful legions from the Keshian Confederacy are being mobilized, and an attack is all but certain. As his legendary ancestor Prince Arutha did, Martin conDoin, middle son of the Duke of Crydee, must defend the lands against the invaders. But Arutha commanded a mighty army. Martin has only old men and young boys.
Pug, Midkemia's most powerful magician, fears what is in the wind, for he senses an encroaching darkness whose growing power surely spells his world's end. And soon the Kingdom's enchanted defender will find himself questioning everything he's ever held true and dear . . . including the loyalty and desires of his beloved son, Magnus.
About the Author
New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's previous novels include the Chaoswar Saga (A Kingdom Besieged), the Demonwar Saga (Rides a Dread Legion and At the Gates of Darkness), the Darkwar Saga (Flight of the Nighthawks, Into a Dark Realm, and Wrath of a Mad God); the Conclave of Shadows (Talon of the Silver Hawk, King of Foxes, and Exile's Return); the Riftwar Legacy (Krondor: The Betrayal, Krondor: The Assassins, and Krondor: Tear of the Gods); the Serpentwar Saga (Shadow of a Dark Queen, Rise of a Merchant Prince, Rage of a Demon King, and Shards of a Broken Crown); the Riftwar Saga (Magician, Silverthorn, and A Darkness at Sethanon); Faerie Tale; The Prince of the Blood; and The King's Buccaneer. He lives in San Diego, California.