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Medalon
(UK Edition - Paperback)Book 1 of Demon Child
ISBN: 1841493260
Published 01-May-04 - Orbit
The small country of Medalon lies between the vast nation of Karien in the north and the nations of Fardohnya and Hythria in the south. For centuries the Medalonians co-existed peacefully with the Harshini, a magical race that abhors killing. They are gone now and the Sisters of the Blade rule Medalon from the Citadel. An elite army of Defenders enforces the Sisterhood's oppressive rule. The Harshini and their demons are believed to be extinct and Medalon has an uneasy peace with its northern and southern neighbours.
R'shiel Tenragan, daughter of the First Sister, and her half-brother Tarja find themselves caught up in the political infighting amongst the Sisters of the Blade. When their mother's scheming becomes too much to bear, they flee the Citadel and their lives take a turn neither could ever have imagined.
Meanwhile, far south in Hythria, Brak, a Harshini outcast, is called on to find the demon child, the half-human child of the dead Harshini King, Lorandranek.
Review quotes:
‘sparkling high fantasy’
— Kirkus Reviews on Medalon
'Medalon is an intriguing, intelligent, and fun read with a refreshing take on female characters so often not seen in the genre.'
- Elizabeth Haydon
'A gripping tale of warring ambitions, politics, and real people. The characters (and even the gods!) spring to vivid, believable life, making Medalon a great read. More, please!'
- Ed Greenwood
Fallon's writing is strong enough to make a... story fresh, and she handles complex political manoeuvring with ease. Epic fantasy readers will no doubt want to follow this story through...
- Romantic Times
