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The Ninth Rain (The Winnowing Flame Trilogy 1)
The Winnowing Flame Trilogy (Book 1)
- Author
- Jen Williams
- Narrator
- Jot Davies
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 23 February 2017
- Run Time
- 20 hours 7 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The first book in the award-winning Winnowing Flame trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Jay Kristoff.
'Fantasy adventure at its very best' Starburst
'Williams excels at eldritch world-building' Guardian
'An original new voice in heroic fantasy' Adrian Tchaikovsky
The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces - talk about a guilt trip. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns full of women and wine.
When eccentric explorer, Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon, offers him employment, he sees an easy way out. Even when they are joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, the prospect of facing down monsters and retrieving ancient artefacts is preferable to the abomination he left behind.
But not everyone is willing to let the Eboran empire collapse, and the adventurers are quickly drawn into a tangled conspiracy of magic and war. For the Jure'lia are coming, and the Ninth Rain must fall...
What readers are saying about THE NINTH RAIN:
'The Ninth Rain was an amazing and captivating start to a trilogy; simple as that. I have a really good feeling that The Winnowing Flame Trilogy will become a new and long-awaited addition to my list of favorite trilogies of all time'
'What a world! What characters! What beasties! WHAT A BOOK!'
'I loved everything about this book: the characters, the plot, the monsters, the twists and turns. Masterfully handled and beautifully written'
(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Critics Review
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Williams portrays her characters as flawed but humane, propels the plot with expert pace, and excels at eldritch world-building
Guardian
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Absolutely phenomenal fantasy
Adrian Tchaikovsky
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There is so much to praise about The Ninth Rain: the worldbuilding is top-notch, the plot is gripping and the characters just get better and better. A sublime read
SFX
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Yet again, Williams has created an addictive and coherent fantasy world filled with all sorts of deliciously interesting things within it... This is fantasy adventure at its very best. Go check it out
Starburst
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The Ninth Rain is a fast-paced and vibrant fantasy romp through a new world, full of people you want to spend time with and enemies you'd happily run from
SciFiNow
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Jen Williams takes us on another great adventure. Fresh, engaging, and full of heart
Peter Newman
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A cracking story that grips you by the heart and doesn't let go
Edward Cox
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Jen's world building skills are akin to no other . . . utterly brilliant
raptureinbooks.com
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Great pacing, top-notch writing, quality characterisation, plenty of action . . . a truly enjoyable and absorbing read
thetattooedbookgeek.wordpress.com
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Brilliantly creative fantasy
This Northern Gal
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Details
- Author
- Jen Williams
- Narrator
- Jot Davies
- Duration
- 20 hours 7 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 February 2017
- ISBN
- 9781472245335
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Fantasy, Adventure / action fiction, Historical fantasy
Synopsis
**Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel** The first book in the award-winning Winnowing Flame trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Jay Kristoff.'Fantasy adventure at its very best' Starburst'Williams excels at eldritch world-building' Guardian'An original new voice in heroic fantasy' Adrian TchaikovskyThe great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces - talk about a guilt trip. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns full of women and wine.When eccentric explorer, Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon, offers him employment, he sees an easy way out. Even when they are joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, the prospect of facing down monsters and retrieving ancient artefacts is preferable to the abomination he left behind.But not everyone is willing to let the Eboran empire collapse, and the adventurers are quickly drawn into a tangled conspiracy of magic and war. For the Jure'lia are coming, and the Ninth Rain must fall...What readers are saying about THE NINTH RAIN:'The Ninth Rain was an amazing and captivating start to a trilogy; simple as that. I have a really good feeling that The Winnowing Flame Trilogy will become a new and long-awaited addition to my list of favorite trilogies of all time''What a world! What characters! What beasties! WHAT A BOOK!''I loved everything about this book: the characters, the plot, the monsters, the twists and turns. Masterfully handled and beautifully written'(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Limited
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