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Is part of The Axis Trilogy Sara Douglass , 1995-1996 series - author novel (number 2 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 1996... 1996 Enchanter
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'Axis is a true hero, in every sense of the word. On his shoulders lies the double burden of prophecy and war. Having fulfilled the first part of the prophecy by becoming the StarMan, he now must reunite the three races inhabiting his world. It is his destiny to lead an army against his evil half-brother, to regain control of Tencendor, once the greatest land in the world. It is his destiny to be caught between the two women he loves, one the epitome of gentility, beauty, and intelligence, the other a fierce warrior with a cunning wit. And it is his destiny to be thwarted at every turn by the vicious Goragel, an insane monster bent on destroying all that Axis works to preserve . . . Sara Douglass has taken America by storm with this powerful tale of love, prophecy, battles, and revenge.' (Library of Congress publisher description, Tor, 2001 imprint)

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Notes

  • Dedication: The Axis Trilogy continues for Lynn, Tim and Frances, with a nod an da smile for Pachelbel, whose haunting Canon in D provided the background for the writing of Enchanter. Enchanter is the axis, and it remembers Elinor, who died when she and I were far too young.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Pymble, Turramurra - Pymble - St Ives area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Voyager , 1996 .
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      Extent: xiv, 706p.p.
      Description: illus., map.
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      • Cover design by Darian Causby. 
      ISBN: 073225129X
    • London,
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      England,
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      United Kingdom (UK),
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       HarperCollins Australia ,       1999 .
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      Extent: 706p.
      Description: illus., map
      ISBN: 9780006511076; 0006511074 (pbk.)
    • New York (City), New York (State),
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      United States of America (USA),
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      Americas,      :       Tor ,       2001 .
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      Extent: 511p.
      Edition info: 1st U.S. ed.
      Description: illus., maps
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      • A Tom Doherty Associates book.
      ISBN: 0312875827
    • New York (City), New York (State),
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      United States of America (USA),
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      Americas,      :       Tor ,       2002 .
      Extent: xviii, 669p.p.
      Edition info: 1st mass market ed.
      Description: illus., maps
      Note/s:
      • A Tom Doherty Associates book.
      ISBN: 0765341964 (pbk.)
    • Pymble, Turramurra - Pymble - St Ives area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Voyager , 2003 .
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      Extent: xvi, 655p.p.
      Description: illus., map
      ISBN: 9780732251291 (pbk.)
Alternative title: Sternenstromers Lied
Language: German
    • Munich,
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      Germany,
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      Western Europe, Europe,      :       Piper ,       2003 .
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      Extent: 377p.
      ISBN: 3492700020
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Works about this Work

An Eidolon Interview with Louise Thurtell Steven Paulsen (interviewer), 1996 single work interview
— Appears in: Eidolon : The Journal of Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy , Autumn no. 21 1996; (p. 36-41) Louise Thurtell discusses the publishing processes involved with works by Australian writers of science, speculative and fantasy fiction.
Review of Battleaxe Tess Williams , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Science Fiction : A Review of Speculative Literature , vol. 13 no. 2 (Issue 38) 1996; (p. 34-36) Science Fiction : A Review of Speculative Literature , vol. 14 no. 1 (Issue 39) 1997; (p. 47-49)
— Review of Battleaxe Sara Douglass , 1995 single work novel ; Enchanter Sara Douglass , 1996 single work novel
Reviews Bill Congreve , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction , no. 17 1996; (p. 77)
— Review of Enchanter Sara Douglass , 1996 single work novel
Armies from The Land of Death Peter Nicholls , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 184 1996; (p. 63-64)
— Review of Sabriel Garth Nix , 1995 single work novel ; Enchanter Sara Douglass , 1996 single work novel ; Battleaxe Sara Douglass , 1995 single work novel
Review of Battleaxe Tess Williams , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Science Fiction : A Review of Speculative Literature , vol. 13 no. 2 (Issue 38) 1996; (p. 34-36) Science Fiction : A Review of Speculative Literature , vol. 14 no. 1 (Issue 39) 1997; (p. 47-49)
— Review of Battleaxe Sara Douglass , 1995 single work novel ; Enchanter Sara Douglass , 1996 single work novel
Armies from The Land of Death Peter Nicholls , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , September no. 184 1996; (p. 63-64)
— Review of Sabriel Garth Nix , 1995 single work novel ; Enchanter Sara Douglass , 1996 single work novel ; Battleaxe Sara Douglass , 1995 single work novel
Reviews Bill Congreve , 1996 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction , no. 17 1996; (p. 77)
— Review of Enchanter Sara Douglass , 1996 single work novel
An Eidolon Interview with Louise Thurtell Steven Paulsen (interviewer), 1996 single work interview
— Appears in: Eidolon : The Journal of Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy , Autumn no. 21 1996; (p. 36-41) Louise Thurtell discusses the publishing processes involved with works by Australian writers of science, speculative and fantasy fiction.
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Awards

1996 joint winner Aurealis Awards for Excellence in Australian Speculative Fiction — Fantasy Division — Best Novel Tied with Sara Douglass's Starman.
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