Points of Departure: Liavek Stories

Points of Departure: Liavek Stories

"This deeply enjoyable journey to Liavek will be of interest to longtime fans and newcomers alike."â‚¬"â‚¬â€¹PUBLISHERS WEEKLYâ‚¬â€¹

Two stalwarts of science fiction combine to pen a dazzling set of stories wild and whimsical, thrilling and powerful.

Liavek is a hot, busy trade city, situated on the southern shore of the Sea of Luck at the mouth of the Cat River. In Liavek, magic is based on oneâ‚¬s â‚¬Å“birth luckâ‚¬Â and the length of time oneâ‚¬s mother was in labor. Everyone has luck, but using it is another matter. Luck, or magic, must be invested annually in some object outside oneself; only then can it be used to power spells. And investing oneâ‚¬s magic is difficult and dangerous. Prospective magicians who fail find their magic draining away, and with it, their life.

From that mad and wonderful seed, Wrede and Dean create an enthralling set of stories, where a god is trapped in the body of a chipmunk, where a play has the potential to incite a riot and change a nation, and where a family is coming apart at the seams, and going to enormous lengths to stitch itself back together.

All of the stories are tied together by the unforgettable character of Granny, Kaâ‚¬Riathaâ‚¬"the one the Book of Curses calls the Guardian of the Sâ‚¬Rian Gods. Granny moves through each story, casting spells and bringing her tart brand of wisdom to a world come undone. This spellbinding set is perfect for fans of both titans of the genre, and will bring equal parts thrilled gasps and charmed smiles to readers everywhere.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781626815544
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Diversion Books
Manufacturer	Diversion Books
NumberOfPages	364
PublicationDate	2015-05-12
Publisher	Diversion Books
ReleaseDate	2015-05-12
Studio	Diversion Books

Points of Departure: Liavek Stories

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