Blood and Memory (Quickening 2) [Paperback]

Fiona McIntosh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 2005 | Series: Quickening 2

The machinations of King Celimus have robbed Wyl Thirsk of almost everyone he held dear, and those few who have survived will bear the scars forever. Myrren's gift offers Wyl the opportunity to strike back, but at what price? His best friend is murdered, mercenaries pillage the land in the name of his beloved Legion, and now the mad king threatens the two women who are more precious to him than life itself. He cannot save both. The old seer's advice comes back to him: find the Manwitch. Only Myrren's natural father can help break the hold of the Quickening. But Wyl's heart pleads otherwise: protect your loved ones. Once again, it seems, Wyl Thirsk faces an impossible choice. The path ahead diverges. Left and right. Head and heart. Blood and memory. A misstep here could cost him everything...

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Because I read a lot of fantasy books and books in general, I am seldom taken by surprise by a plot turn. When I read Myrren's Gift, I thought I could predict where this tale was doing. Blood and Memory proved me wrong. Fiona McIntosh's books move quickly and unpredictably; if you are tired of plodding trilogies in which little seems to happen, these books are definitely for you.' ROBIN HOBB.

About the Author

Fiona McIntosh was born in Brighton, and has lived in England, Ghana and France. She currently resides in Adelaide, South Australia, with her husband and two sons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Orbit (July 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841493740
• ISBN-13: 978-1841493749
• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,203,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars In the style of other epic adventures, April 15, 2007

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Lara "laramckinnon" (Charlotte, NC, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blood and Memory (Quickening 2) (Paperback)

I really liked that it kept you guessing and that the characters didn't always get what they want.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You might think the 2nd book would improve the story, February 10, 2006

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Karen42 (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blood and Memory (Quickening 2) (Paperback)

If the first book was a struggle then this one was pure torture. Once again we are subjected to mountains of macabre deaths while the protagonist consistently regresses each time you THINK he will grow from the events around him. The female counterpoint is pure stereotype and if you can't guess the ending by the fourth chapter then you might have a chance at enjoying this author's work. McIntosh has managed to make the second book move the story backwards, a trick I have not seen done before. The glaring question is WHY?