Archon (Oracle Sequence) [Paperback]

Catherine Fisher (Author)

Book Description

Series: Oracle Sequence | Publication Date: February 12, 2004

Breathtaking sequel to The Oracle, the Archon must face a journey of treachery and adventure across the pitiless desert in a bid to save his people ...The Archon vows to lead a pilgrimage to the Well of Songs to seek peace with the Rain Queen and save the land from the terrible drought. The Well is hidden in the mountains across the desert. But he is not the only one with his sight set on the mountains: Argelin, the tyrannical and power-hungry General, follows behind, an ever-present threat, with his heart set on the riches to be found. With only Oblek, Seth and two tomb-thieves known as the Jackal and the Fox for company, the Archon's journey is treacherous and dangerous. They must face the Great Desolation and the monstrous animals outlined on the desert floor, animals with mythical powers, and they must survive without Mirany, bearer-of-the-god and true friend of the Archon, who has had to remain behind to face a threat much closer to home ...

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Assassination attempts, double-crosses and plots within plots enliven this breathlessly paced follow-up ... will have readers queuing up for the concluding volume.' -- Kirkus Reviews 20050201 rattles along at a dizzying pace ... closes on a scene of high suspense and drama ... next volume please. -- The School Librarian 20050201 THE ORACLE: In the first part of a two-book fantasy, Catherine Fisher has conjured up an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended -- The Bookseller 20050201 The tension endures until the last page ... we want the sequel, soon! -- BfK 20030501 Vivid and convincing ... a very satisfying read for young people who want some depth to their fiction, and the depiction of an unusual and interesting world. -- Vector 20030601 DARKWATER HALL: 'Another novel from a seriously good author who always writes convincing fantasy without any of the accompanying overblown rhetoric ... makes for some nail-biting reading.' -- The Independent 20030601 'A gripping story that'll keep you guessing!' -- SHOUT 20030601 '... sophisticated yet unobtrusive prose, creating a world and a tale that invite total reader immersion.' -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 20050503 Fisher has created an incredible, detailed, and believable setting, and the characterizations are vivid and complex. -- Tasha Saecker, School Library Journal 20050503

About the Author

CATHERINE FISHER is an award-winning fantasy writer. The Oracle was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award 2003, The Conjuror's Game for the Smarties Award, The Snow-Walker's Son for the W.H.Smith Mind Boggling Award, The Candle Man won the Tir-Na-n'Og Award, and Corbenic was shortlisted. Author of 16 books for children and two volumes of award-winning poetry, she is particularly well-known in Wales.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Childrens (February 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340843772
• ISBN-13: 978-0340843772
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,128,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Catherine Fisher is the New York Times best-selling author of Sapphique and Incarceron. She is "one of today's best fantasy writers," according to the London Independent. An acclaimed novelist and poet, she has written many fantasy books for young people, including The Oracle Prophecy series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book in the Series, November 22, 2010

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Charles L. Grant (St. George, Bermuda) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Archon (Oracle Sequence) (Kindle Edition)

I think this was probably the best book in the series. I don't want to spoil anything for anyone so I will keep it short and simple.

Alexos, the Archon, goes on a pilgrimage to the mountain of the moon brimg Seth, who was ordered to kill him by Argelin, Oblek, who wishes that his songs woul come back, The Jackal and the Fox, who are in search of gold.

Meanwhile, Mirany is trying very hard to all her plots secret and persuading Rhetia from starting a war.

I shall not tell you what happens throughout the story nor shall I tell you if the book is suspenful or a mystery or ecetera. Though I thoroughly enjoyed the book but the last book in the sequal, The Scarab, was not quite as goo but I enjoyed the series.