Synopses & Reviews
Praise for Winds of the Forelands by David B. Coe
"Coe's world is much more intricate than that of most similar fantasy writers, and he seems to have a deeper grasp than most of the complexities of interhuman relationships."
--Science Fiction Chronicle
"Turmoil and deception propel Coe's second entry in his Winds of the Forelands tetralogy, maintaining the momentum of its predecessor, Rules of Ascension (2002). The author deftly manages a multistrand plot full of political intrigue that never flags despite the wealth of engrossing detail. A large cast of characters both old and new enliven the sword and sorcery. Readers who go for good clean fantasy fun will eagerly await the next installment."
--Publishers Weekly on Seeds of Betrayal
"Mesmerizing, highly readable fantasy."
--Booklist on Seeds of Betrayal
"War and politics, love and magic, all drawn in detail against a vividly imagined feudal background. A complex and excellent book."
--David Drake, author of Lord of the Isles
"One of the things that delights me most when reading fantasy is being shown new worlds---vivid, fascinating new places to explore, and find new adventures. In Rules of Ascension, David Coe gives us a world to remember, a world we can't help wanting to know more about. I eagerly await other tales of the Forelands!"
--Ed Greenwood, author of The Band of Four saga
"This sword and sorcery epic from Coe gathers momentum like a runaway moving van.... After this impressive opening volume, one can only hope Coe will keep up the high standard."
--Publishers Weekly on Rules of Ascension
Review
“Strong, complex, and emotionally very, very powerful.”
--Sara Douglass, author of The Wayfarer Redemption, on Bonds of Vengeance
“The notion of a charismatic leader who directs his followers by "turning" them to his will via dream telepathy gives this series an evocative edge . . .”
--Publishers Weekly on Bonds of Vengeance
Review
“Strong, complex, and emotionally very, very powerful.”
--Sara Douglass, author of The Wayfarer Redemption, on Bonds of Vengeance
“The notion of a charismatic leader who directs his followers by "turning" them to his will via dream telepathy gives this series an evocative edge . . .”
--Publishers Weekly on Bonds of Vengeance
Review
"Strong, complex, and emotionally very, very powerful."
Sara Douglass
Review
"A charismatic leader . . . gives this series an evocative edge . . ."
Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
For nine hundred years the Forelands knew peace, but unrest among the magical Qirsi people has blossomed into a conspiracy against the Eandi rulers. What started with an occasional "accidental" death of a lord has exploded into violence, rending the fabric of Forelands society. Led by a mysterious Qirsi "Weaver" with powers that can reach into the minds of others even in their sleep, the rebellion is now turning Qirsi against Qirsi, as it weakens alliances among the Eandi.
Some Qirsi ministers are torn between plotting to overthrow the Eandi and staying loyal to their lords; others have been ready for a rebellion for a long time and are active in the burgeoning and increasingly violent rebellion. Even some Qirsi who oppose the rebellion are forced to take sides against their lords, while an Eandi lord in league with the conspiracy prepares for war against rival houses.
Yet as the world tilts toward terrible upheaval, some stand firm against the chaos. Grinsa, a Qirsi gleaner, is trying to head off the war he knows would spell disaster for his own people as well as the Eandi. Traveling with Lord Tavis of Curgh as the young noble seeks revenge on the assassin who killed his betrothed and thus set the chaos in motion, Grinsa may be the only person who can stop the Weaver from shattering the long peace. But even Grinsa can't do it alone. His sister, Keziah, archminister to King Kearney, himself a staunch advocate of peace, works to prevent war, too. They may be too late, though, as realms plunge toward war, goaded by traitors within their gates.
Synopsis
This third epic fantasy of Winds of the Forelands brings the nations of this ancient land to a war that threatens to topple rulers and destroy the fabric of Forelands society. Award-winning author David B. Coe masterfully choreographs the conflict between the magic-wielding Qirsi and their un-"talented" Eandi lords, as a Qirsi conspiracy stirs up ever greater mistrust and violence throughout the land. With magic, secret pacts, betrayals, and violence, the Forelands are brought to the war they've struggled to avoid for almost a thousand years.
Synopsis
This third epic fantasy in the Winds of the Forelands series brings the nations of this ancient land to a war that threatens to topple rulers and destroy the fabric of Forelands society.
Synopsis
To the Brink of WarAfter nine hundred years of peace, unrest among the magical Qirsi people has blossomed into a conspiracy against their Eandi rulers. Led by a mysterious Qirsi "Weaver" who can reach into the minds of others even in their sleep, the rebellion is now turning Qirsi against Qirsi, as it weakens alliances among the Eandi.
Some Qirsi ministers are torn by their loyalty to their lords; others are ready to join the increasingly violent rebellion. Even some Qirsi who oppose the rebellion take sides against their lords, as one Eandi lord prepares for war against his peers.
Yet as the world tilts toward terrible upheaval, some stand firm against the chaos. Grinsa, a Qirsi gleaner, dreads a war he knows would spell disaster for Qirsi and Eandi alike.. Grinsa may be the only person who can halt the slide into full-scale war. Along with his sister, archminister to their peaceloving king, he risks death to save the realm. But as the fragile peace unravels, their efforts may be too late, as realms plunge toward war, goaded by traitors within their gates.
About the Author
David B. Coe is the author of the Winds of the Forelands and Blood of the Southlands series. Children of Amarid and The Outlanders, the first two novels of his LonTobyn Chronicle trilogy, won the William L. Crawford Award for Best First Fantasy or Fantasy Series. He also wrote the novelization of the Ridley Scott production of Robin Hood. Coe grew up in the suburbs around New York City. He received his undergrad degree from Brown University and his Ph.D. in history from Stanford University. In his free time, he is an avid birdwatcher and nature photographer. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Sewanee, Tennessee.