Melissa mcphail author of cephraels hand goodreads. Melissa, i listened to books 1 4, then re listened before 5 came out. A longtime student of philosophy, she is passionate about the fantasy genre because of its inherent philosophical explorations. Melissa mcphail audio books, best sellers, author bio. After the events the first three books in melissa mcphails awardwinning epic fantasy series, a pattern of shadow and light, the realm of alorin remains. Shes the mother of twin girls who think boys in books are just better, and the adoptive. Shes the mother of twin girls who think boys in books are just better, and the adoptive mother to four very large cats who basically rule the roost. The third book in the series, paths of alir, received the indiefab silver medal for fantasy book of the year. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics.
Mcphail lives in the pacific northwest with her husband, their twin daughters and two very large cats. Official author website of melissa mcphail fantasy novels, blog. Melissa mcphail is a classically trained pianist, violinist and composer, a vinyasa yoga instructor, and an avid fantasy reader. Melissa loves sailing, skiing and discussing books and philosophynot necessarily in that order. Phaedor didnt have a large role in book five because hes on his way north with felix, and i just didnt have enough book time to develop that storyline beyond a quick drop in to say hello. The character development is amazing, especially tannis. Kingdom blades a pattern of shadow and light book 4 kindle edition by mcphail, melissa. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kingdom blades a pattern of shadow and light book 4. As in all competent highfantasy writing, rules exist and delineate the nature of this world.
A player must mold himself out of fortitude and conviction. After listening to the book for 5 hours i was unable to immerse myself in the world and was left with the distinct impression that while melissa mcphail has a rich imagination and has created diverse character, she could not decide on a story or series of events to follow. The first two novels in melissa s fantasy series a pattern of shadow and light were finalists in foreword magazines book of the year contest. I had loved the series up to and still most of poa, and i really couldnt resist.
I started reading this series about two months ago and. Kingdom blades a pattern of shadow and light book 4 kindle edition by melissa mcphail author visit amazons melissa mcphail page. We are directed by author melissa mcphail, to enter this fifth age in the realm of alorin. Now they must hold their positions against malorinathgul as. Author melissa mcphails complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Melissa mcphail im so glad you enjoyed book five, trae. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. After the events the first three books in melissa mcphail s awardwinning epic fantasy series, a pattern of shadow and light, the realm of alorin remains unbalanced. A pattern of shadow and light, book 4 audible audio edition.
Mcphail s weaving hands, illuminating designs are woven together as puzzling, intersecting strands of mystery. So youve probably noticed ive been participating in this weeks whirlwind blog tour, run by novel publicity, of melissa mcphail s hugely epic fantasy novel, cephraels hand. Now, i do have to put a slight disclaimer out there. The realm of alorin and its magical adept race are facing extinction.
I feel too much was attempted in this one book, and it would have been. Shes the wife of an attorney who would rather be gaming, the mother of twin girls who think boys in books are just better, and the adoptive mother to four very large cats who basically rule the roost. Your skill in painting a story is wonderful and however book 6 comes out, i know it will be exactly what the characters need it to be. But, i heard melissa mcphail s explainations out, and i decided that id at least check out kingdom blades. Melissa loves sailing, skiing and discussing books and philosophynot necessarily in. Melissa mcphail answers your questions ask the author. I admittedly was one of the detractors of paths of alir.
Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps buy a kindle content and devices kindle support. The fifth vestal bjorn van gelderan has cast his players on the field. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kingdom blades a pattern of shadow and light book 4. The fifth vestal, bjorn van gelderan, has cast his players on the field. Official author website of melissa mcphail fantasy. Bjorn van gelderan after the events the first three books in melissa mcphail s awardwinning epic fantasy series, a pattern of shadow and. I also had an opportunity to read this book, and now you get to hear my take on it. Two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of a great battle, neither knowing the other is alive a traitor works in exile while preparing for the disaster only he. Melissa mcphails award winning fantasy cephraels hand. After the events of cephraels hand, the dagger of adendigaeth and paths of alir, the realm of alorin remains unbalanced in kandori.
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