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Raven's Ladder: A Novel [Paperback]

Jeffrey Overstreet
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Feb 16 2010 The Auralia Thread
A DEADLY MENACE IS BREAKING THROUGH THE GROUND. THE PEOPLE OF ABASCAR MUST ABANDON THEIR STONE REFUGE AND FLEE INTO VULNERABILITY IN THE FOREST. BUT THEIR KING HAS HAD A VISION…
 
Following the beacon of Auralia’s colors and the footsteps of a mysterious dream-creature, King Cal-raven has discovered a destination for his weary crowd of refugees. It’s a city only imagined in legendary tales. And it gives him hope to establish New Abascar.
 
But when Cal-raven is waylaid by fortune hunters, his people become vulnerable to a danger more powerful than the prowling beastmen––House Bel Amica. In this oceanside kingdom of wealth, enchantment, and beauty, deceitful Seers are all too eager to ensnare House Abascar’s wandering throng.
 
Even worse, the Bel Amicans have discovered Auralia’s colors, and are twisting a language of faith into a lie of corruption and control.
 
If there is any hope for the people of Abascar, it lies in the courage of Cyndere, daughter of Bel Amica’s queen; the strength of Jordam the beastman; and the fiery gifts of the ale boy, who is devising a rescue for prisoners of the savage Cent Regus beastmen.
 
As his faith suffers one devastating blow after another, Cal-raven’s journey is a perilous climb from despair to a faint gleam of hope––the vision he sees in Auralia’s colors.

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Praise for Raven’s Ladder

“Jeffrey Overstreet's imagination is peopled with mysteries and wonders, and his craft continues to mature. Reading Raven's Ladder is like staring at a richly imagined world through a kaleidoscope: complex, intriguing, and habit-forming.”
—Kathy Tyers, author of Shivering World and the Firebird series

 “A darkly complex world populated by a rich and diverse cast of characters, in which glimpses of haunting beauty shine through. Sometimes perplexing but always thought-provoking, Raven’s Ladder is the work of a fertile and striking creative imagination.”
—R.J. Anderson, author of Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter

“With Raven’s Ladder, Overstreet does what the best fantasy writers do: he opens a door into a new world—a beautiful, dangerous world, and one that stayed with me long after I closed the book.”
—    Andrew Peterson, singer/songwriter and author of North! Or Be Eaten and On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
“In Raven's Ladder, Jeffrey Overstreet continues what he began with his first two novels, Auralia's Colors and Cyndere's Midnight, crafting a world rich in detail, purpose, and wonder.  Each page reveals new threads of a complex, interwoven story that excites and entertains while provoking deeper thought. It has been a long time since I've read a series as captivating, meaningful, inspiring, and beautiful as this one.”
—    Aaron White, writer and editor of FaithAndGeekery.com

“Raven's Ladder is a fantasy gem. The story is imaginative and truthful, the characters authentic and complex. Jeffrey Overstreet has given us a gift—a fully realized world teeming with life and wonder. It is a fully human tale, with a penetrating glory throughout. Here is a heaping portion of truth, beauty, and goodness.”
—    S. D. Smith, author of The Fledge Chronicles serial

“In Raven's Ladder, Jeffrey Overstreet weaves a brilliant tale of intricate layers, inviting his audience into a story of deeper meaning. Not mere fiction that ends with the shutting of the book, it sneakily tiptoes into your thoughts, challenging you to ponder a little more.”
—    Esther Maria Swaty, Seattle City Guide Examiner
 

About the Author

Jeffrey Overstreet is the author of The Auralia Thread, the fantasy series which begins with Auralia’s Colors, a thrilling adventure twice-nominated for a Christy Award, and Cyndere’s Midnight. He is an award-winning film critic and columnist, his work appearing in many publications including Image and Paste. He is also the contributing editor for Seattle Pacific University’s Response magazine.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Book 3 of 4 Feb 24 2011
By Canadianladybug TOP 50 REVIEWER
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I understand that this is the 3rd book of a series of four. Unfortunately, I have not read the first two books of the series which is a little bit disappointing. Since I am the kind of person who likes to read the previous books before jumping in a serie, I haven't taken the time to determine if this book can be read as a standalone or not.

However, I can tell you that the author has taken the time to include a map of the Expanse during the days of Abascar's Exodus (mmmm! It does sound familiar don't you think?) as well as a guide to the characters of the series. This could help the reader to situate the action if he/she has not read the previous books before.

So for now, I am placing this book on my summer stack as I will reduce the reviews for the camping season. I am looking forward to discover this book and its characters. I think I would enjoy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Third strand in the Auralia Thread April 27 2010
By Valerie Comer TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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In Raven's Ladder, King Cal-Raven of Abascar leads the remnant of his people in search of a new home. He's following the Keeper, though many of his people think the Keeper is only a myth. The trail is not clear. There is a menace coming out of the ground, pulling people down below. The survivors are split up and harassed. Finally they're rescued by their neighboring land, Bel Amica. But are the Bel Amicans really their friends, or do the dangers continue? Cal-Raven is torn between his need to find his mother, his pledge to his people, and his drive to find the Seeker.

This is not a standalone book. Rather, it's part of a much larger whole. However, I can whole-heartedly encourage you to pick up Auralia's Colors and Cyndere's Midnight. Overstreet is a five-star author, writing fantasy with a lyrical style that is uncommonly beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read! Mar 11 2010
By Shirley Rempel TOP 500 REVIEWER
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This is the first book by Jeffrey Overstreet that I have read, and was very intrigued by it. I am not a huge fan of fantasy fiction, however was pleasantly surprised by this book, and will definitely be seeking out the other books in this series in order to get a better overall sense of the author's writing.

Raven's Ladder is the third book in the Auralia's Thread series by Overstreet. There is also a fourth, and final book, in progress. I have not read the first two books, Auralia's Color and Cyndere's Midnight, so when I started Raven's Ladder I was initially confused, but was able to get the jest of the previous books quickly. This book is filled with a ton of action and I love that it has a battle of good versus evil, as in some of my other favorite Christian fantasy fiction such as The Chronicles of Narnia.
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