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Young Carnelian has spent his entire life alone with his father, who years ago rejected the savage cruelty of the Masters of Osrakum and was sent into exile. But now a ship has come flying through the winter gales to shatter his quiet world. Three Masters disembark, and as they remove their masks of gold, Carnelian is awed by the light that seems to radiate from their skin. In formal conclave they beg Carnelian's father to return with them to Osrakum to oversee the election of a new God Emperor.

And so Carnelian begins to fulfill his destiny. Along his perilous journey to the Osrakum, he is forced to learn bitter lessons in bloodshed, power, intrigue, ...

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Young Carnelian has spent his entire life alone with his father, who years ago rejected the savage cruelty of the Masters of Osrakum and was sent into exile. But now a ship has come flying through the winter gales to shatter his quiet world. Three Masters disembark, and as they remove their masks of gold, Carnelian is awed by the light that seems to radiate from their skin. In formal conclave they beg Carnelian's father to return with them to Osrakum to oversee the election of a new God Emperor.

And so Carnelian begins to fulfill his destiny. Along his perilous journey to the Osrakum, he is forced to learn bitter lessons in bloodshed, power, intrigue, love, and treachery—and sets in motion the concluding events in a story four thousand years old.

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Carolyn Cushman
...[A]n involving tale....a fascinating world crafted in intricate detail, a substantial backdrop for a series — and a very impressive first novel. —Locus
Publishers Weekly
The launch novel to debut author Pinto's epic fantasy trilogy begins with a fairly conventional tale about the coming of age of Carnelian Suth, a young aristocrat. Suth, who's been in exile (with his father) from his native land, returns to the Imperial capital of Osrakum when his father is called back to act as regent during a succession crisis. From there, Pinto, who's Portuguese but lives in Scotland, draws a luscious picture of a viciously hierarchical and decadent society and tells a complicated story involving a dowager empress, a set of twins, homosexuality, emperors, putsches and two lovers imprisoned in giant jars and left to await their execution. The novel takes readers on an extremely literate and detailed journey distinguished by Pinto's outstanding imagination, extensive research and excellent world-building. The book is full of memorable conceits--resident aristocrats always wear masks and body paint, for example, and court servants, deprived of every sense except touch, keep their records on strings of beads--but Pinto frequently seems to get so lost in his ornate world that he forgets he's telling a story. Still, an exceptionally fine 300-page novel lurks within the decorative flourishes of this 500-page-plus book. Agent, Victoria Hobbs. (Mar.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.|
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Carolyn Cushman
...[A]n involving tale....a fascinating world crafted in intricate detail, a substantial backdrop for a series — and a very impressive first novel.
— Locus
Peter Heck
Pinto has crafted a surprisingly vivid imaginative world, one full of sharp edges and oppressive dangers. The level of violence here may be higher than some readers are comfortable with, but on the whole this is a very promising debut. Likely to appeal strongly to the same audience that has put Robert Jordan and Terry Goodkind on the genre bestseller lists.
—Asimov's Science Fiction

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780812584356
  • Publisher: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
  • Publication date: 2/28/2001
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: 1 MASS MKT
  • Pages: 640
  • Series: Stone Dance of the Chameleon Series
  • Product dimensions: 4.28 (w) x 6.68 (h) x 1.06 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 17, 2002

    Next Book Please!

    I was very ill recently and my Mum bought me this book. I started reading it and couldn't put it down. The storyline captivated me and i cannot wait for the next installment. I NEED to read the rest of this series and i hope they will be as amazing as the first book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 16, 2001

    Sublime!

    To say the least, this book was magnificent! The elaborate discriptions and intricate detail create a world more beautiful than any I've seen in a book before. Mr. Pinto created visions that I found my mind could barely encompass! Each emotion and feeling was described so wonderfully that I couldn't help feeling them myself. Each event I felt happening right around me! The end of the book is both excellent and devistating, leaving me with not a want but a NEED to read the rest of the Trilogy. With The Chosen as its beginning, I can't imagine where the end will lead, but I DO know it will be great!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 6, 2000

    A Must Read!!!

    I thought this book was outstanding in its depth and originality. Mr. Pinto's world is certainly memorable -- a welcome change from the repetitive junk that so often crops up in this genre. In fact, this book reminded me of the first time I read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen Donaldson and the Avaryan Rising series by Judith Tarr. After reading The Chosen, I found myself eagerly anticipating the next installment. I commend the author and strongly recommend this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 4, 2000

    Review.

    The protrayal of this book had me in the midst of it, surrounded by the characters & events. I can still picture everything & everyone as I'm going about my business And what an ending!! Now all I can think of is when the next two books will be coming!! I NEED to read them too. BRILLIANT, & ADDICTIVE.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 12, 2000

    captivating

    the amazing descriptions of the environment in which the rich and mesmerising plot happens makes this book one of the best I read lately. I couldn't put the book down until I finished it. I Can't wait for the second and third books to appear.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2000

    Un Histoire tres grande affair...

    I happened across this book while on vacation in Europe just recently..must say I'm glad it Chose me! The very essence of this work mesmerize me still...I will not go on and on about the myriad facets of the storyline, the detail, the crisp precision...nor it's subtle delivery..rich and thick. I experienced various glimpses behind events, attitudes, and actions in correlation to our 'reality'. I found things to intrigue me to take a closer look at what was being said and done...here and there, the class structure, the rituals, the complexity of the Law and how it functioned. This is a fresh and welcome new voice on the landscape of fantasy...I am much looking forward to the next in this trilogy.

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