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Song of the Tears Trilogy
2006
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2006
Torments of the Traitor
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After ten years of servitude, Nish is about to be released from the blackest prison of his corrupt father, the maimed God-Emperor, Jal-Nish Hlar. Using the sorcerous Profane Tears, Gatherer and Reaper, Jal-Nish has crushed all opposition and is remaking Santhenar in his depraved image.
The Oppressed peoples of the world see Nish as a messianic figure, the Deliverer, who promised long ago to return and cast down his father. Unfortunately, Nish has no choice but to repudiate that solemn oath, for he's a broken man, powerless and alone. Even worse, his father is trying to seduce Nish into becoming his lieutenant and, faced with the unbearable alternative of another ten years in prison, Nish isn't sure he can resist the temptation.
The one person who can help him is little Maelys, a shy, bookish dreamer forced by duty to use Nish for an ignoble purpose. But Maelys is the last woman he wants, and she carries a secret that is more likely to destroy Nish than save him. (Backcover)
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Works about this Work
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Asian Flavour in Recipe for Global Fantasy Success
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 21 October 2006; (p. 12)
— Review of The Harsh Cry of the Heron 2006 single work novel ; Kered's Crown 2006 single work novel ; The Silver Road 2006 single work novel ; Weather Witch 2006 single work novel ; White Tiger 2006 single work novel ; Torments of the Traitor 2006 single work novel
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Asian Flavour in Recipe for Global Fantasy Success
2006
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 21 October 2006; (p. 12)
— Review of The Harsh Cry of the Heron 2006 single work novel ; Kered's Crown 2006 single work novel ; The Silver Road 2006 single work novel ; Weather Witch 2006 single work novel ; White Tiger 2006 single work novel ; Torments of the Traitor 2006 single work novel
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