The Legend of Nightfall

by Mickey Zucker Reichert

Overview

He has been known by countless names and terrifying deeds throughout the lands of mankind-thief, magic wielder, swordsman, assassin, adventurer. But chief among those names and perhaps the most dangerous of his personae is that of Nightfall, a man-or perhaps the legendary demon himself-gifted with unique powers which any sorcerer would kill to possess.

Yet though Nightfall has always escaped his pursuers by moving on to new realms, new identities, and new enterprises, even the cleverest of beings must occasionally slip. And when this master of the night finally falls prey to a royal trap, he finds the consequences beyond even his ability to evade. Bound by sorcery and oath to guard and guide a young prince on his quest, Nightfall will need every trick and talent at his command to keep both himself and his idealistic young charge from death at the hands of unknown betrayers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473224858
Publisher:	Orion
Publication date:	02/19/2019
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	986,223
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Mickey Zucker Reichert (1962- )
Mickey Zucker Reichert is the working name Miriam Zucker Reichert. Reichert is a paediatrician and is a Doctor of Medicine. She is from a town in Iowa and has fostered and adopted children as well as a variety of animals, describing herself as a "bird wrangler, goat roper, dog trainer, cat herder, horse rider, and fish feeder who has learned (the hard way) not to let macaws remove contact lenses". Reichert began publishing work of genre interest with "Homecoming" for Space & Time in 1989. She has over 22 novels to her name, as well as an illustrated novella and over 50 short stories, and she is best known for her Renshai series, which provides a different perspective on traditional Norse mythology. Reichert was asked to write three prequels of I, Robot by Asimov's estate, being a science fiction author with an MD, and is the first woman to be authorised to write stories based on Asimov's novels.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the Nightfall Duology:

“Reichert’s well-conceived and well-executed world, including its salty seafaring side, will leave fans hoping they won’t have to wait so long for a third Nightfall book.” —Publishers Weekly

“Reichert takes s fairly standard fantasy figure and develops an epic adventure with a heart around him…. The characters shine and Reichert has handled the story very well.” —Locus

“This is a great story. There’s adventure on land and sea, vivid characters, sarcastic humor, and a charmingly befuddled but deadly hero. The Return of Nightfall is a welcome homecoming.” —Booklog

“The terrific action is fast-paced, hooking the audience from the start, but the heart of this novel is the characters who keep readers riveted to learn what is happening to each of the significant players…. Mickey Zucker Reichert is a first class worldbuilding fantasist.” —Midwest Book Review

“A tale of magic and mayhem from one of the best of the genre’s younger writers…. This one is well worth your time and money.” —Book Rapper

“The Legend of Nightfall is a strikingly quick read considering the book’s imposing size, which is a tribute to Reichert’s narrative ability. Light, deft storytelling is a valuable commodity in the ranks of sword-and-sorcery novelists, and it’s one that Reichert possesses in notable measure.” —Dragon Magazine

“The story has a good mixture of suspense, magic, humor, and adventure. Your fantasy readers will enjoy this one.” —Washington State Young Adult Review Group

“The Return of Nightfall provides a new odyssey and is a recommended pick for prior fans of Nightfall.” —Library Bookwatch

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