The Grave Thief: Book Three of the Twilight Reign [Paperback]

Tom Lloyd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 2009

FOR ISAK, THE TIME FOR HEARTLESS DECISIONS AND RUTHLESS ACTION HAS COME IF HE IS TO SAVE THE LAND FROM ITS OPPRESSORS. . .

Scree has been wiped from the face of the Land in a brutal demonstration of intent. While those responsible scatter to work on the next step in their plan, the stakes are raised -- all the way to the heavens -- as the Gods themselves enter the fray. Returning home to a nation divided by fanaticism, Lord Isak is haunted both by the consequences of his actions in Scree and by visions of his own impending death. As the full extent of Azaer's schemes become clearer, he realises prophecy and zealotry must play their part in his battle-plans if there is to be any chance of surviving the coming years. As a white-eye, Isak has had to embrace the darker parts of his own soul, but now the savage religious fervour sweeping his nation must also be accepted and turned to purpose, in the name of survival. With the battle lines vague and allegiances uncertain, the time for heartless decisions and ruthless action has come. Two figures oppose Isak and his allies: the greatest warrior in history, who dreams of empire and Godhood, and a newborn baby whose dreams have no limit.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this weighty third installment of the Twilight Reign series (after 2009's The Twilight Herald), the gods, shocked by their defeat in battle against humankind, have decided to fight back by turning select humans into Mortal-Aspects, demigods who can act as their agents. Lord Isak of the Farlan foiled the advances of the shadow-god Azaer at the battle of Scree, but it was only a temporary fix, and the price paid by Isak and his followers was much too steep. Now, needing to mobilize an army against Azaer and the Menin people, Isak must whip his people into a religious frenzy. Though Lloyd's prose is as strong as ever, this volume is more of a stepping stone than a solid story in its own right. (Sept.)
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"Tom Lloyd brings hope for the future of fantasy literature." --Dreamwatch

"[Tom Lloyd] echoes writers such as Moorcock and Gemmel." --Interzone

"From the outset, the Twilight Reign series has demonstrated a depth of involvement and a sense of epic scale... always fascinating as events unfold, gradually, around a large cast of characters whose rich personalities blend with the diverse cultural backgrounds the author has created. It's obvious Lloyd has a vision of exactly where his power-hungry gods and kings are going, and it s proving to be an extraordinary journey." -- --SFX

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Product Details

• Paperback: 491 pages
• Publisher: Pyr (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591027802
• ISBN-13: 978-1591027805
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #803,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tom Lloyd was born in 1979 in Berkshire. After a degree in International Relations he went straight into publishing where he still works. He never received the memo about suitable jobs for writers and consequently has never been a kitchen-hand, hospital porter, pigeon hunter, or secret agent. He lives in Oxford, isn't one of those authors who gives a damn about the history of the font used in his books and only believes in forms of exercise that allow him to hit something. Visit him online at http://www.tomlloyd.co.uk.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, June 22, 2010

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This review is from: The Grave Thief: Book Three of the Twilight Reign (Paperback)

This was another great story with interesting characters. This book leaves you begging for the next one...

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tells of Lord Isak, haunted by the destruction of Scree and visions of his own death, November 15, 2009

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This review is from: The Grave Thief: Book Three of the Twilight Reign (Paperback)

THE GRAVE THIEF is Book 3 of the Twilight Reign and tells of Lord Isak, haunted by the destruction of Scree and visions of his own death. His involvement with prophecy and destiny will change his course of action and meld a struggle for survival with a new understanding of battle choices in this ongoing book of the Twilight Reign, recommended for prior fans.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, July 28, 2010

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This review is from: The Grave Thief: Book Three of the Twilight Reign (Paperback)

The story, characters are excellent. I liked the book.
However, the spelling and use of the wrong word was on every other page. I just found it hard to believe that this book could get published without having someone proof read it first.