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An anthology of fantasy, science fiction and historical stories, and a poignant tale by Chris Robertson.
Includes a bonus prequel and an excerpt of the epic fantasy Heartwood.
An anthology of fantasy, science fiction and historical stories, and a poignant tale by Chris Robertson.
Includes a bonus prequel and an excerpt of the epic fantasy Heartwood.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2013
About the author
Freya Robertson
15 books21 followersFreya is a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy, as well as a dedicated gamer. She has a deep and abiding fascination for the history and archaeology of the middle ages and spent many hours as a teenager writing out notecards detailing the battles of the Wars of the Roses, or moping around museums looking at ancient skeletons, bits of rusted iron and broken pots.
She lives in the glorious country of New Zealand Aotearoa, where the countryside was made to inspire fantasy writers and filmmakers, and where they brew the best coffee in the world.
In April 2014, Heartwood - the first book in the series of epic fantasies called The Elemental Wars - won the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Novel.
She lives in the glorious country of New Zealand Aotearoa, where the countryside was made to inspire fantasy writers and filmmakers, and where they brew the best coffee in the world.
In April 2014, Heartwood - the first book in the series of epic fantasies called The Elemental Wars - won the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Novel.
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August 22, 2013
I really loved the opening chapter of Heartwood and the prequel story Bearcub. It's been years since I read any epic fantasy as after a while they all seem to be the same.
However the world of Heartwood came across quite fresh, maybe because of the roots in Templar knights and chivalry. I found the main character, Chonrad, to be engaging and interesting as a person. A real hero, not an antihero or reluctant hero. I like the idea of an Animist religion with a living tree at the centre. Very intriguing.
I'll definitely be buying Heartwood to find out what happens.
However the world of Heartwood came across quite fresh, maybe because of the roots in Templar knights and chivalry. I found the main character, Chonrad, to be engaging and interesting as a person. A real hero, not an antihero or reluctant hero. I like the idea of an Animist religion with a living tree at the centre. Very intriguing.
I'll definitely be buying Heartwood to find out what happens.
August 22, 2013
Enjoyed discovering this writers style, and am super looking forward to reading her upcoming release, Heartwood. The first chapter at the end of the book left me wanting more!
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