Wednesday 13 July 2011

FANTASY REVIEW: Terra Incognita 3: The Key to Creation - Kevin J Anderson

Release Date: 14/07/11

SYNOPSIS:

After long voyages, encountering hurricanes and sea monsters, Criston Vora from Tierra and Saan of Uraba race to the legendary promised land of Terravitae. Saan's quest is to find the Key to Creation, a weapon that may defeat Uraba's enemies, and Criston wants vengeance against the monstrous Leviathan that ruined his life long ago. Back home, two opposing continents and religions clash for the remnants of a sacred city, unleashing their hatred in a war that could end both civilisations. Queen Anjine and Soldan-Shah Omra are driven by mutual loathing, heaping atrocity upon atrocity in an escalating conflict that only their gods can end. And amidst the carnage, the secretive Saedrans follow their own agenda, manipulating both sides with the ultimate goal of completing the Map of All Things, which will bring about the return of the world's Creator.


REVIEW:

The concluding book in Kevin’s epic Terra Incognita series and one that proves that the author not only plays for keeps but that the cast must deal with behind the scenes players as their nefarious schemes near fruition. It’s been a real fantasy ride and its one that I think could pick Kevin up a nomination or two in some of the fantasy awards out there.

Back this up with great pace, some wonderful description and a sense of adventure that the reader will just love as they spend time in this war torn world that approaches an apocalypse of an immense magnitude. Cracking adventure on land, sea and of the mind. Top notch.

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