Bøger af Mark Stay

A truly delightful and escapist coming-of-age story, for fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett; the third novel in the Witches of Woodville series.

The extraordinary coming-of-age novel about life, love, war and magic - Maisie Dobbs meets The Magicians (with a helping of Terry Pratchett!)

The twenty-first century origin of Michael Christensen is nothing but a shadow to him. His world has become the fields of his fifth-century British community. In the five years that he has spent in the ancient world, he has married a Roman, gathered and built a community, cultivated the land around it, and defended its walls against the relentless Saxon invasions. Despite the outward harshness of life, he has found happiness. The return of an old acquaintance changes all of that. Virgil, a man Mike had thought had disappeared forever, returns and reawakens everything about which Mike has forgotten, primarily the pursuit that brought him back in time in the first place: the pursuit to redeem and perfect Western Civilization. Before Mike knows it, he is again caught up in the quest. Now, more than ever, Mike and his party come face to face with the demons bent on destroying his efforts, and he realizes that perhaps the most dangerous demons come from within. This follow-up to the novel Forth From Eden, set in one of the darkest nooks of Western Civilization's history, explores the struggle between a group of individuals and their draw toward idealism. They set out to establish utopian society, but, as time goes on, they come to realize the mission threatens the quiet, domestic life each holds so dear. In the end, they must all make a choice, of which the consequences could be far-reaching. Although Pursuing the Sun is a continuation of the story found in Forth From Eden, it is written to stand as its own, and can be read independently of its predecessor.

Michael Christensen is perfectly content with his life in Eden, Idaho. But when a strange, old scholar by the name of Abe presents him with a job opportunity, he accepts. Soon, however, he discovers that the job is much larger than he could have expected. Abe reveals that it is a mission to create utopia, and soon Mike finds himself entangled in obscure mythologies, enchanted emblems, and lost civilizations. The mission leads them to fifth-century Britain - a land entrenched in darkness and uncertainty - where ghosts of the past collide with monsters of the present. It is here that they are to achieve paradise, and things do not go as planned. Mike's journey throws out echoes of the great unexpected, but he discovers that their tones can be harmonious, even in a land bent on discord.

Rosheen Katell and Sander Bree are two very different mages living in a world where magic is everything.Embark on a thrilling journey with Rosheen Katell, a wandering mage known for her unwavering honesty, and Sander Bree, a royal mage living a life of privilege.Rosheen has built her reputation on honesty and her refusal to kill. Sander, a royal mage, lives a life of ease, advising the king on matters of state. But when a cataclysmic event brings an end to magic, their worlds are thrown into chaos.Sander is forced to fulfil a promise that may be impossible to keep without magic, while Rosheen must align herself with a murderous warlord, putting her principles to the test. In a war unlike any other, they are set against each other in a battle for survival.The End of Magic is a gripping fantasy novel that deftly reimagines high fantasy tropes, delivering an original and intricately plotted story. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Scott Lynch, this dark and confident narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat. "Mark Stay paints his world and characters with deft, confident and dark strokes." - RJ Barker, author of the Wounded Kingdom Trilogy"Mark Stay writes like he's the lovechild of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. The End Of Magic will have you laughing one minute and then leave you heartbroken the next - but always desperate to keep turning the pages. Enjoy the magic of a master storyteller at work." - Mick Shackle, author of the Last War trilogy"The sort of book you give to people who say "prove to me why I should read fantasy"... A simply terrific read." - James Barclay, author of the Legends of the Raven series "Takes the tropes of high fantasy and uses them to wield an original, compelling and intricately plotted story... exactly the kind of fantasy that we need more of." - Gavin G. Smith, author of the Veteran series "Stay does for George RR Martin what Pratchett did for Tolkien." - Julian Barr, author of The Way Home"The writing is excellent: vivid images, clear voice, and well-rounded characters." ★★★★★ - Amazon.com reviewer "Be prepared to laugh, to cry, and to get paper cuts from all the page-turning!" ★★★★★ - Amazon.com reviewer "An excellent read for fans of Terry Pratchett and great British comedy." ★★★★★ - Amazon.com reviewer "What was truly unique is that Mark Stay has given us a novel in the fantasy genre, but taken away the magic a quarter of the way through. What transpires is gut wrenching, heart breaking and grisly." ★★★★★ - Amazon.com reviewer"This was a blast, hints of Joe Abercrombie's books and his dark humour, but presented in a world in chaos." ★★★★★ - Amazon UK Reviewer "The most fun I've had reading a fantasy novel since Red Country by Joe Abercrombie." ★★★★★ - Amazon UK Reviewer "This book grabbed me in the first couple of pages... Couldn't stop. Really want more!" ★★★★★ - Amazon UK Reviewer "I may never forgive the author for that (spoiler) death scene... *When you read it you'll understand* Rarely have I shed tears so early on in a book." ★★★★★ - Amazon UK Reviewer

Book two in the much-loved Witches of Woodville trilogy and a coming-of-age novel like no other - full of life, love, war and magic, this is Maisie Dobbs meets The Magicians (with a helping of Terry Pratchett!).

To find his father, one boy must defy an empire...