Witchsign
The beginning of a thrilling fantasy adventure
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:21st Mar '19
Should be back in stock very soon
In a world ruled by the Synod, children with witchsign face persecution. Witchsign explores their struggle against oppressive forces.
In Witchsign, Den Patrick introduces readers to a world transformed by the end of the dragons' reign, leading to the establishment of the Solmindre Empire. This new order, however, is not without its struggles. Seventy-five years after the dragons' rule, the Synod has risen to power, determined to eradicate all traces of magic and the arcane. Their oppressive regime has created a society where children born with the mark of witchsign are hunted down, feared, and persecuted.
As the story unfolds, we delve into the lives of those who bear this mark. The Vigilants, agents of the Synod, patrol the continent of Vinterkveld, constantly on the lookout for individuals who possess the taint of the arcane. The tension is palpable, as the community lives in fear of the day when the Vigilants will come for them. The narrative explores themes of oppression, identity, and the struggle for acceptance in a world that has turned against its own.
Witchsign sets the stage for an epic fantasy trilogy filled with rich world-building and complex characters. As the characters navigate their dangerous reality, the reader is drawn into a tale of resilience and rebellion, questioning the very nature of power and the fight for one's existence. The arrival of the Vigilants is imminent, and the stakes have never been higher for those marked by witchsign.
‘WITCHSIGN is crammed with delicious mythology and populated with irresistible characters – a treat for anyone who loves fresh, modern fantasy’
JEN WILLIAMS, author of The Copper Cat and The Winnowing Flame trilogies
‘Witchsign triggered that ‘I can’t wait to get back to it’ feeling in me. The current of the story caught me right away and I was swept along with the characters. Den Patrick hit the perfect mix of immediate action and characters I cared about. His prose wastes no words. (I loved the concept of the cinderwraiths!)’
ROBIN HOBB
‘May Gods help those who don’t read Witchsign.’
PETER NEWMAN
Praise for THE BOY WITH THE PORCELAIN BLADE:
‘A unique and engaging voice’
Starburst
‘Swordfights, violence and full-tilt action…familiar intrigues with a darker more gothic touch’
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ISBN: 9780008230012
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 29mm
Weight: 330g
464 pages