Isles of the Forsaken

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Pub Date Aug 31 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012

Description

The Forsaken Isles are on the brink of revolution. Three individuals are about to push it over the edge and trigger events that will lead to a final showdown between ancient forces and the new overlords of the land. Spaeth Dobrin is destined to life as a ritual healer—but as the dhotamar of the tiny, isolated island of Yora, she will be caught in a perpetual bond between herself and the people she has cured. Is it slavery, or is it love? Meanwhile, Harg, the troubled and rebellious veteran, returns to find his home transformed by conquest. And Nathaway, the well-intentioned imperialist, arrives to teach Spaeth’s people “civilization,” only to become an explorer in the strange realm of the Forsakens. These two men will propel Spaeth into a vortex of war, temptation, and—just possibly—freedom.

The Forsaken Isles are on the brink of revolution. Three individuals are about to push it over the edge and trigger events that will lead to a final showdown between ancient forces and the new...


Advance Praise

“In fantasy novels, we hope for many things—vivid and unfamiliar landscapes, complicated and compelling characters, unexpected plot twists, high stakes and huge risks. Gilman delivers all of the above and more. This is a smart and engrossing political novel about imperialism and the clash of cultures in a fascinating new world. The best news? Apparently there will be more. Write like the wind, Gilman!”
—Karen Joy Fowler, author of What I Didn’t See

“Vivid world-building, fascinating characters, and a rich, complex story—I love this book!”
—Kij Johnson, Nebula and World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Fox Woman

From the reviews of Halfway Human:

“Beauty, pain, wit, and wisdom all suffuse this powerful novel, as it uses imagined futures to reveal our own world in starkest clarity . . . and yes, with a whisper of hope.” —Faren Miller, Locus

“Pure and simple, this is a fantastic novel; it’s evocative, intriguing and thought provoking. I can say without a doubt Halfway Human is the best book I’ve read this year. . . . Mark my words, I smell a Hugo in this author’s future.” —Jim Killen, Explorations (Barnes & Noble)




“In fantasy novels, we hope for many things—vivid and unfamiliar landscapes, complicated and compelling characters, unexpected plot twists, high stakes and huge risks. Gilman delivers all of the...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781926851365
PRICE $15.95 (USD)
PAGES 312