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Tetrarch: The "Well of Echoes" Quartet

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Tetrarch is the second book of 'The Well of Echoes' tetralogy. Sanethar is inhabited by old humans as well as creatures out of the void when the Forbidding was broken centuries ago. The old humans, unwilling to share their world with another species are at war with the 'monstruous' lyrinx (intellegent creatures who have mastered the art of flying using the Secret Art). This book focuses on the main character, Tiaan, a young woman who posesses extraordinary skills in the art of Geomancy. Being the holder of the highly sought after Ampliment (a priceless crystal used in the making of Clankers, as well as for Geomantic purposes), making her the main target of her pursuers - human and lyrinx alike. This book continues with Tiaan's remarkable journey, as well as the tough choices she is forced to make.

What I think...
I have always been a fan of Irvine's books, mainly because he is a fantastic Sci-Fi author. Looking back on the previous books he has written, I believe that Irvine has greatly improved on his style of writing and what he puts in his books. Although I cannot deny that the first book of his tetralogy 'The View of the Mirror'(A Shadow on the Glass) didn't quite make a lot of sense, I have to congratulate Irvine on his fantastic story weaving in Tetrarch. Once you start reading, it's almost impossible to put the book down. I even carried this book to all my classes so that I could sneak in a bit of reading whenever possible!

This book introduces more new characters and a selfish lot they are too. This book is again full of surprises and the plot twists and turns, bringing each character to the fore before dismissing them to some cliff hanger fate.

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The lyrinx are gaining the upper hand and the fate of the world seems to be in the balance. A third alien species invades, the legendary Aachim who Tiaan inadvertently helped to come to the world. Suddenly the balance of power seems to be uncertain and no one knows whose side the Aachim will take. A love/hate triangle starts to form between Nish, Tiaan and Irisis. This novel really brings to the fore individual bravery of everyday folk in fighting the lyrinx who seem impossible foes. This is a cracking read and he new characters are masterful, especially the old Flydd. Irvine is a master in creating characters who draw you in, but have hidden depths. I highly recommend this series.

David Burrows

Author of The Prophecy of the Kings

the well of echoes quartet is the best book series i've ever read, i've nearly finished the chimaera and im sad that the story is ending but it is good that nish's tale continues.
From the moment i started i got sucked in and felt like i had become part of the story

Best books in the world
congratulations Ian Irvine

I loved the entire Well of Echoes series. I picked up Geomancer while on vacation in Canada a few years back, and loved it so much that I ordered the rest of the series (Tetrarch, which wasn't available in the US at that time, then Alchymist and Chimaera) from Amazon UK. Ian Irvine writes fantasy that doesn't fit the traditional fantasy mold. No junior heroes with undiscovered powers, no evil bad guys, elves, dwarves, magical swords, or anything else that you've already seen a hundred times before. I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for something new and different and wonderful.

This is a great book, the first book was good but this is even better. I'm just starting to read the third book. This book has everything you ask for in a book. It's just fanastic!

Arrived quickly, but in bad condition front cover torn and food stains inside!!
Enjoyed reading Well of echoes series so much I went onto next Well of Tears. Got a bit boring towards the end, but satisfying reading.