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The Free - by Brian Ruckley (Paperback)

The Free - by  Brian Ruckley (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>They are the most feared mecenary company the kingdom has ever known. </b><br></b>Led by Yulan, their charismatic captain, the Free have spent years selling their martial and magical skills to the highest bidder -- winning countless victories that have shaken the foundations of the world. Now they finally plan to lay down their swords. <p/>Yet when Yulan is offered a final contract, he cannot refuse -- for the mission offers him the chance to erase the memories of the Free's darkest hour, which have haunted him for years. <p/>As the Free embark on their last mission, a potent mix of loyalty and vengeance is building to a storm. Freedom, it seems, carries a deadly price.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>...</b>the author delivers what...readers want: a big cast of interesting, sympathetic characters involved in complex, intelligent action and intrigue.--<i><b>scifi.com on Winterbirth</b></i><br><br>Far above run-of-the-mill epic fantasy.--<i><b>Library Journal (Starred Review) on The Free</b></i><br><br>Heroic fantasy splashed with <i>300</i>-style gore. . .Ruckley's realistic characters and sparing use of magic breathe new life into well-trod epic territory.--<i><b>Entertainment Weekly on Winterbirth</b></i><br><br>Mesmerizing, magical, and human.... Ruckley keeps the story riveting even into the final pages.--<i><b> Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on The Free</b></i><br><br>Ruckley is an imaginative, dramatic storyteller.--<i><b>Associated Press</b></i><br><br>The author's unapologetically stark yet darkly poetic narrative displays a refreshing lack of stereotypical genre conventions, ensuring a fervent audience of epic fantasy fans...--<i><b>Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Winterbirth</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Brian Ruckley</b> was born and brought up in Scotland. After studying at Edinburgh and Stirling Universities, he worked for a series of organizations dealing with environmental, nature conservation and youth development issues. He lives in Edinburgh. Find out more about Brian Ruckley at www.brianruckley.com.

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