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When True Night Falls - (Coldfire) by C S Friedman (Paperback)

When True Night Falls - (Coldfire) by  C S Friedman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Very highly recommended by Science Fiction Review, this second book in the Coldfire trilogy follows Black Sun Rising. A high-action novel of discovery and battle on a planet where a magical force of nature has the power to prey upon the human mind. A warrior priest and a sorcerer--absolute enemies--must unite to conquer this growing evil.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Blending science fiction and fantasy, the second book of the Coldfire Trilogy continues a dark tale of an alien world where nightmares are made manifest.</b> <p/>Two men, absolute enemies, must unite to conquer an evil greater than anything their world has ever known. One is a warrior priest ready to sacrifice anything and everything for the cause of humanity's progress; the other, a sorcerer who has survived for countless centuries by a total submission to evil. In their joint quest, both will be irrevocably changed. <p/><i>When True Night Falls </i>is the sequel to C. S. Friedman's acclaimed <i>Black Sun Rising</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>PRAISE FOR THE <i>COLDFIRE </i>TRILOGY: <p/><b>Stunning</b>...A feast for those who like their fantasies dark, and as emotionally heady as a rich, red wine. --Locus <p/><b>Readers will be enthralled</b>. --Publishers Weekly <p/>The creative genius of C. S. Friedman burns brightly with the publication of her stunning new novel, blending elements of science fiction and fantasy into <b>an extraordinary reading experience</b>. --<i>Rave Reviews</i> <p/><b>Complex and compelling</b> ... The richly detailed setting and strong supporting characters give substance to a tale that explores the consequences of embracing evil in hopes of achieving its redemption. A priority purchase. --<i>Library Journal</i> <p/>Some of the best writing I have seen in quite a while, and the ending is excellent. Buy this one. Don't wait for it to come out in paperback. <b>Very highly recommended</b>. --<i>Science Fiction Review</i> <p/>A good mystery wrapped in an adventure story and set against <b>an original and often fascinating background</b>. --<i>Science Fiction Chronicle</i> <p/><b>Epic fantasy with a keen, dark edge</b> ... shows off Friedman's gifts of craft and authorial insight. --<i>South Bend Tribune</i> <p/>Words do not suffice to describe the sheer imaginative genius, not to mention incredible power, of Ms. Friedman's formidable storytelling gift--<b>you simply have to experience it</b>. --<i>Romantic Times</i> <p/><b>Hard to put down</b>. <b>--</b><i>Midwest Book Review</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>An acknowledged master of Dark Fantasy, Celia Friedman is a John W. Campbell award finalist, and the author of the highly acclaimed <i>Coldfire</i> <i>Trilogy, </i> <i>New York</i> <i>Times</i> Notable Book of the Year <i>This Alien Shore</i>, <i>In Conquest Born</i>, <i>The Madness Season</i>, <i>The Wilding</i> and <i>The</i> <i>Magister</i> <i>Trilogy</i>. 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.

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