A sequel to The Darkness That Comes Before continues the story of powerful logician-monk Anasûrimbor Kellhus and his witness to the apocalyptic Holy War that threatens his world. Reprint.[...]
A cult author now in the mainstream, the thrilling return of R. Scott Bakker and The Prince of Nothing universe.
"The Darkness That Comes Before, The Warrior Prophet, " and "The Thousandfold Thought "--collectively the Prince of Nothing Saga-were R. Scott Bakker's magnificent debut into the uppe[...]
Widely praised by reviewers and a growing body of fans, Bakker has already established his reputation as one of the smartest writers in the fantasy genre--a writer in the line stretching from Peake to Tolkein. Now he returns to The Prince of Nothing universe with the long-awaited "The Judging Eye," [...]
The dazzling second book in Bakker's "exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written" (Steven Erikson) saga.
Praised by readers and critics around the world, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy fiction. The Aspect-Emperor trilogy follows on from the acclaimed[...]
A score of centuries has passed since the First Apocalypse and the thoughts of men have turned, inevitably, to more worldly concerns...A veteran sorcerer and spy seeks news of an ancient enemy. A military genius plots to conquer the known world for his Emperor but dreams of the throne for himself. T[...]
The first battle against the heathen has been won, but while the Great Names plot and squabble over the spoils, Kellhus patiently extends his influence, drawing more followers to his banner. The sorcerer Achamian and his lover, Esmenet, submit entirely, only to have their faith tested in unimaginabl[...]
All opposition to the man once derided as the Prince of Nothing has vanished or been vanquished. Their leaders slain, the heathen Fanim have fled in disarray. One final march will bring the Holy War to the fabled city of Shimeh. But so very much has changed. Anasurimbor Kellhus, the Warrior-Prophet,[...]
A score of years after he first walked into the histories of Men, Anasurimbor Kellhus rules all the Three Seas, the first true Aspect-Emperor in a thousand years. Wielding more power than even the greatest sorcerer, Kellhus now leads a holy war deep into the wastes of the Ancient North, intent on de[...]
The second volume in the ambitious and compelling Aspect-Emperor fantasy series.
A score of years after he first walked into the histories of men, Anasurimbor Kellhus rules all the three seas, the first true aspect-emperor in a thousand years. As Kellhus and his Great Ordeal march ever f[...]