Phoenix In Shadow (Balanced Sword) by Ryk E Spoor

Balanced Sword #2

by Ryk E. Spoor

ORIGINAL TRADE PAPERBACK. SEQUEL TO PHOENIX RISING. Epic fantasy adventure with a winning heroine in a richly-depicted world of swords and magic. BAEN'S TRADE PAPERBACK ORIGINALS PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED NATIONAL BESTSELLERS WITH MANY SELL-OUTS OF FIRST PRINTINGS.When Kyri Vantage, Phoenix Justiciar of Myrionar, with the help of her companions Tobimar Silverun of Skysand and the unexpectedly dangerous little Toad, Poplock Duckweed, defeated monstrous killer Thornfalcon and unmasked a conspiracy of treacherous False Justiciars, she knew the job was only partly done. A dark power stirs on the far side of the terrifying Rivendream Pass. Now, as the world shudders at the arrival of the Black City, of the King of All Hells, Kyri, Tobimar, and Poplock must venture beyond Rivendream Pass and into Moonshade Hollowa place from which none have ever returned. What they find there will challenge everything they believe in and conceals a menace they cannot imagine.About Ryk E. Spoor's Phoenix Rising :“A winner! Great characters, and thrilling adventure. I want more!”—Ed Greenwood, best-selling author of the Forgotten Realms series“[E]xciting adventure, scary monsters, strange gods, and wondrous magic.”—Lawrence Watt-EvansAbout Spheres of Influence :“Fast and entertaining action and a world that has the feel of Asimov’s Foundation series.”—Sarah A. Hoyt, author of the Darkship sagaAbout Ryk E. Spoor’s Grand Central Arena :“…an imaginative piece of space opera that’s set on a near-future Earth where artificial intelligence is taken for granted.”— Shiny Reviews“Grand Central Arena’ is space opera in the grand old tradition . . . but with modern sensibilities and awareness of current speculations in cutting edge physics.”— Fantasy Book CriticAbout the Threshold Series by Ryk E. Spoor and Eric Flint“. . . fast-paced sci-fi. . . light in tone and hard on science . . .” — Publishers Weekly“. . . [the series is filled with] linguistics, biology, physics, and evolution further the story, as well as wacky humor, academic rivalries, and even some sweet romances.” — School Library JournalThe Balanced Sword SeriesPhoenix RisingPhoenix in ShadowPhoenix Ascendant (forthcoming)

Genres: Fantasy, Ebooks

Paperback

First published April 19, 2015

Reviews

[Dan Sharpe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite enjoyable. I am looking forward to the next book in this series!

[Jess Mahler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just re-read and figured it was time to leave a review. Even on re-read, compelling characters, tough choices, and some really epic combat.

[Bingo]

Refreshing my first reading of Phoenix Rising with audiobook, and going to Barnes and Nobel to pick up phoenix in shadow this week.

[Frank · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. There was a lot of build up of tension. Without payoff till end.