The Ghosts of Blood and Innocence: The Third Book of the Wraeththu Histories (Hardcover)

by Storm Constantine (Author)

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Hardcover: 464 pages
Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition edition (Jun 15 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0765303485
ISBN-13: 978-0765303486
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.6 x 3.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 862 g
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Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #318,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From Publishers Weekly

Set in the far future in a complex multiethnic society, Constantine's solid if slow-paced third installment in her Wraeththu fantasy series (after 2004's The Shades of Time and Memory) focuses on the adventures of two half-brothers, Darquiel and Loki, both sons of the powerful and wise Tigron of Gelaming. Darquiel, the younger, is born of a pearl at a time when Loki is already a seasoned diplomat. When Darquiel enters the realm of the Tigron, he also enters into an intense rivalry with his half-brother for success in diplomacy and magic. Action fans won't welcome the long dialogues that advance diplomatic rather than military solutions to the relations among the various human factions and nonhuman races. Most will appreciate the intelligent handling of telepathy, dreams and ghosts in setting the gothic tone of the book, but a shortage of female characters and the gay sex may turn off some readers. (June)
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"Storm Constantine is a myth-making Gothic queen, whose lush tales are compulsive reading. Her stories are poetic, involving, delightful and depraved. I wouldn't swap her for a dozen Anne Rices!" --Neil Gaiman

"No one navigates "the web of the wyrd" quite the way British author Constantine does, as shown in volume two of her second fantasy trilogy about the conflicts within a warring hermaphrodite race, the Wraeththu, The landscape, evocative of Mayan or Egyptian ruins, makes a great backdrop for characters struggling for love and transformation.”--Publishers Weekly on The Shades of Time and Memory

“Storm has come back to her own with a gloriously gothic, passionate and romantic novel, one which has a need to tell its story. The richly thought out characters and landscapes at times dazzle the reader with their complexity and vitality, spread out over many levels and shades. …The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure is a joy to read and is Storm’s finest and most confident novel for some time. It reaffirms her place as an author of immense talent and originality and is a welcome return to her original world. This novel is a must to any body interested in highly imaginative Fantasy."--SF Revu on The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure

"This book is complex yet very entertaining, as Storm Constantine provides incredible insight into her world. The story line is exciting with several subplots simultaneously moving forward adding to the feel of an upcoming calamity.”--Book Bytes on The Shades of Time and Memory

“Storm Constantine provides a powerful look at several key players from her previous trilogy that her fans will appreciate as the Wraeththu universe keenly expands."--Bookbytes on The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure

"Constantine delivers a complicated and ultimately engaging novel sure to be embraced by existing fans.”--Publishers Weekly on The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure

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