The Awakening
Pymble
:
Voyager
,
2007
Z1395782
2007
single work
novel
fantasy
'An eons-long battle has been taking place between the two sentient species of the world of the soldier, Shanek, and the outcast Hwenfayre. Instrumental in the fighting, and key to the victory of humanity, were three powerful sorcerers. When they departed, they left their powers behind to watch over the human world ...
'Now the enemy is reawakening, but the sorcerous powers have not only fallen into disuse, they have been forgotten ... the three who hold these powers at this time are quite unaware of their latent abilities, and of their significance.' (Publisher's blurb)
The First Weapon
Pymble
:
Voyager
,
2008
Z1452575
2008
single work
novel
fantasy
'A land of mystery ... a corrupt society ... rare gifts which have been ignored and forgotten ..
'Hwenfayre has discovered the extraordinary powers of the driftwood harp left to her by a stranger - her father. But unless she learns self-control and discipline, the powers of the harp will continue to consume her.
'The First Son, Shanek, hunts down the ancient enemy of the Empire. But he is lost to his people, and as his power grows he is taken further and further from the world he knows - and from the person he once was.
'On Tanissan, a man with many names is scheming for the downfall of the Triumvirate and the world it protects ... and a boy who has never met his father discovers his true inheritance.
'And Aldere continues a journey that will have greater consequences than he could ever imagine ...' (Publisher's blurb, back cover)
The Way of Purity
Pymble
:
Voyager
,
2008
Z1515977
2008
single work
novel
fantasy
'With the Danan unleashed and Shanek’s humanity all but destroyed, the human world stands on the brink of destruction, unaware of its peril.
'The Skrin Tia’k are breeding and sending forth their warriors while those who ply the waters are divided against themselves. Cherise is heading to Eysteinn to complete his mission for the Thane, but the slave Jayotsana can feel a new and unexpected power—a power that the Assassin plans to use to his own ends.
'The power of the Triumvirate is loosed on the world and the ancient warrior code of the Way of Purity might hold the key—if anyone can unlock its mysteries in time'. Source: publisher's website (http://www.voyageronline.com.au/books/). Sighted 21/2/11.
