Son of the black sword

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Title:

Son of the black sword

Author:

Correia, Larry, author.

Series:

Saga of the forgotten warrior ;

Series Number:

Summary:

"After the War of the Gods, the demons were cast out and fell to the world. Mankind was nearly eradicated by the seemingly unstoppable beasts, until the gods sent the great hero, Ramrowan, to save them. He united the tribes, gave them magic, and drove the demons into the sea. Yet as centuries passed, Gods and demons became myth and legend, and the people no longer believed. The Age of Law began."--Book jacket.

General Note:

"A Baen Books original."

Map on endpapers.

Physical Description:

412 pages : map ; 25 cm.

Genre:

Fantasy fiction.

Subject Term:

Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction.

Good and evil -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Baen Publishing Enterprises,

Publication Date:

2015

ISBN:

9781476780863

9781476781464

Publication Information:

Riverdale, NY : Baen Publishing Enterprises, [2015]

Call Number:

CORREIA

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Summary

After the War of the Gods, the demons were cast out and fell to the world.Mankind was nearly eradicated by the seemingly unstoppable beasts, until thegods sent the great hero, Ramrowan, to save them. He united the tribes, gavethem magic, and drove the demons into the sea. Ever since the land has belongedto man and the oceans have remained an uncrossable hell, leaving the continentof Lok isolated. It was prophesized that someday the demons would return, andonly the descendants of Ramrowan would be able to defeat them. They became thefirst kings, and all men served those who were their only hope forsurvival.

Author Notes

Larry Correia is the creator of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling Monster Hunter International series, with first entry Monster Hunter International, as well as urban fantasy hard-boiled adventure saga The Grimnoir Chronicles, with first entry Hard Magic, and epic fantasy series The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, with first entry Son of the Black Sword. He is an avid gun user and advocate who shot on a competitive level for many years. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a military contract accountant, and a small business accountant and manager. Correia lives in Utah with his wife and family.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Bestselling fantasy author Correia (the Grimnoir Chronicles) casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. Elite fighter Ashok Vadal, bearer of the magical ancestor blade Angruvadal, has dedicated his life to serving the law. He fights demons and kills rebels who try to bring back religion and stand up for the casteless, the lowest of the low in this highly stratified fantasy-world society. When the Inquisition sends Ashok to infiltrate a rebel group working to free the casteless, he's certain it's punishment for the revelation that he himself was born a lowly untouchable. The Inquisition's real goal is to engineer a reason to annihilate the casteless entirely; unfortunately for them, Ashok is the worst person they could have chosen for the job. Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come. (Nov.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Library Journal Review

Correia is best known for his action-packed urban fantasies ("Monster Hunter Nation" series) so this non-European-set epic fantasy is a pleasant surprise. Hundreds of years ago, the demons arrived and nearly drove humanity to extinction. Saved by a hero named Ramrowan, the survivors formed a strict caste system, with laws enforced by elite warriors like Ashok. When events cause Ashok to learn that his entire life has been based on a lie, he turns his immense power, skill, and his legendary sword toward creating a new world. -VERDICT Fans who like Correia's fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied. A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson's "Mistborn" series. [See Eric Norton's sf/fantasy spotlight feature, "A Genre Takes Flight," LJ 8/15.]-JM © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.