The Son of Summer Stars (Firebringer Trilogy Series #3)

by Meredith Ann Pierce

Overview

The Final Volume of the Firebringer Trilogy

A secret haunts Jan's dying father, Korr—a secret so dark that, if exposed, could bring the downfall of the Firebringer. Jan is left with its terrible burden, and an impossible choice—renounce Tek, his beloved mate, and lose forever the kingship of the unicorns, or return and face the consequences of his father's acts, and of his own.

"A first-rate ending for a fine fantasy series."—Booklist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780142500743
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	06/23/2003
Series:	Firebringer Trilogy Series , #3
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	4.25(w) x 6.93(h) x 0.68(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

About the Author

Meredith Ann Pierce is one of America's premiere fantasy writers.  Along with her Darkangel books, the Firebringer Trilogy is among her best and most well-known work-but it has never been in paperback.  This classic saga of Jan, the warrior unicorn prince and his herd's only hope, is compelling reading for horse lovers, fantasy fans, and anyone who relishes a crackling good adventure.  Meredith Ann pierce lives in Micanopy, Florida.

Visit Meredith online at www.moonandunicorn.com.

Table of Contents

	Prelude	3
1	Serpents	6
2	Parley	14
3	Gryphonsong	22
4	Wind	30
5	Rain	38
6	Summer	45
7	Stars	53
8	Night	65
9	Calydor	76
10	Salt	86
11	King's Mate	95
12	World's End	103
13	The Netherpath	109
14	The Dragon Queen	122
15	The King's Uncounted Daughter	130
16	Kindling	140
17	Spring	151
18	Oasis	162
19	The Scouts of Halla	176
20	Battle	184
21	Flight	195
22	Upstart	206
23	Wyrmking	213
24	Endingfire	228
25	The Son of Summer Stars	234
	Aftermath	247

Editorial Reviews

"Readers of the earlier novels and fantasy addicts will be delighted with this compelling tale."—School Library Journal 

"A first-rate ending for a fine fantasy series."—Booklist

From the Publisher

Readers who waited four years for Pierce's third book in the Firebringer trilogy will find it was well worth the wait. They finally learn how Jan regained the unicorns' ancestral home, the truth about the red mare, and the secret that drove Korr, Jan's father, into madness; and there are surprising, untold stories that are tied up very neatly in a dramatic, satisfying conclusion. But Pierce hasn't forgotten to include the encounters with exotic creatures and the adventures that made the first two stories so readable. While Jan pursues Korr to learn the truth behind his accusations, Tek remains behind and consolidates the peace Jan forged with former enemies. Their children exhibit "farseeing" capabilities, and Jan finds himself on a quest that brings both pain and knowledge. A first-rate ending for a fine fantasy series.

Chris Sherman