Seventh Decimate

by Stephen R. Donaldson Narrated by Scott Brick

Overview

The acclaimed author of the Thomas Covenant Chronicles launches a powerful new trilogy about a prince's desperate quest for a sorcerous library to save his people.

Fire. Wind. Pestilence. Earthquake. Drought. Lightning.
These are the six Decimates, wielded by sorcerers for both good and evil.

But a seventh Decimate exists-the most devastating one of all...

For centuries, the realms of Belleger and Amika have been at war, with sorcerers from both sides harnessing the Decimates to rain blood and pain upon their enemy. But somehow, in some way, the Amikans have discovered and invoked a seventh Decimate, one that strips all lesser sorcery of its power. And now the Bellegerins stand defenseless.
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Prince Bifalt, eldest son of the Bellegerin King, would like to see the world wiped free of sorcerers. But it is he who is charged with finding the repository of all of their knowledge, to locate the book of the seventh Decimate-and reverse the fate of his land.
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All hope rests with Prince Bifalt. But the legendary library, which may or may not exist, lies beyond an unforgiving desert and treacherous mountains-and beyond the borders of his own experience. Wracked by hunger and fatigue, sacrificing loyal men along the way, Prince Bifalt will discover that there is a game being played by those far more powerful than he could ever imagine. And that he is nothing but a pawn...

Editorial Reviews

FEBRUARY 2018 - AudioFile

Scott Brick's powerful narration carries the tale of Prince Bifalt. The realms of Belleger and Amika have been at war for centuries. Sorcerers on both sides are leading the battles with the use of Decimates, natural substances that enhance their power. Prince Bifalt must go on a quest to find the book of the seventh Decimate to save his father’s land. In his narration, Brick creates a voice for each of the characters that fits perfectly. His inspired portrayal of Bifalt, in particular, keeps the listener wanting to know more. He not only reflects every fault of the prince but also his concern for helping his land and his father. C.G. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

Praise for Seventh Decimate

“It promises to be as rich in detail as its predecessors—and, Mr. Donaldson’s trademark, as emotionally deep and as psychologically unpredictable.”—The Wall Street Journal

“A new Stephen Donaldson book is always a cause for celebration. Seventh Decimate will whet your appetite for a sequel.”—Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author

"Fantastic."—Booklist

Praise for the Thomas Covenant Chronicles

“[A] landmark fantasy saga.”—Entertainment Weekly

“A trilogy of remarkable scope and sophistication.”—Los Angeles Times

“The most original fantasy since The Lord of the Rings.”—Time Out

“Will certainly find a place on the small list of true classics.”—The Washington Post Book World

“Covenant is Donaldson’s genius.”—The Village Voice

“A highly imaginative epic to be savored through successive readings.”—Booklist

“The War and Peace of fantasy literature.”—The Kansas City Star

FEBRUARY 2018 - AudioFile

Scott Brick's powerful narration carries the tale of Prince Bifalt. The realms of Belleger and Amika have been at war for centuries. Sorcerers on both sides are leading the battles with the use of Decimates, natural substances that enhance their power. Prince Bifalt must go on a quest to find the book of the seventh Decimate to save his father’s land. In his narration, Brick creates a voice for each of the characters that fits perfectly. His inspired portrayal of Bifalt, in particular, keeps the listener wanting to know more. He not only reflects every fault of the prince but also his concern for helping his land and his father. C.G. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169152982
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	11/14/2017
Series:	The Great God's War , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

Read an Excerpt

Nearly two years after the day he had felt himself killed by lightning, and then-impossibly-had lived, the day when Bellegerin rifles had changed the world, Prince Bifalt and his company departed Belleger's Fist without announcement or display. Why risk raising hopes, he had asked his father, when success is hardly imaginable? And King Abbator had agreed. For that reason, there were no trumpets or banners. The company did not pass outward along an aisle of courtiers. The high balconies of the Fist were empty, apart from the King himself, his most trusted counselors, and his lead commanders. None of them waved or shouted encouragement. Some of them were probably swearing to themselves.
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