Mordraud - Book Two

by Fabio Scalini

Cambria is burning. Its flames consume the dying dreams of Imperial glory, along with the rebels’ yearning for revenge, helmed by Eldain. The war has come to an end and, with it, a duel between brothers. Gwern, the youngest of the three, sets off to seek Mordraud. This journey will take him to the city of Syl, where hired assassins and conscienceless merchants cut deals in the shadows of its myriad of bridges. The same murkiness where Dunwich has stowed away, after desolate flight from what took place at the foot of the golden gates. The brothers’ paths will cross again, once Gwern comes to learn the secret that has always conditioned his what is man’s Limit? What mystery is concealed beyond the infinite ocean surrounding the world?

564 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2015

Reviews

[Mario Micolucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Questo secondo capitolo assume tinte un po' più da urban fantasy, poiché molte delle vicende (ma non tutte) si sviluppano nella città di Syl. Le storie personali dei tre fratelli tornano a intrecciarsi in maniera a volte più a volte meno diretta in una rete di intrighi e doppi giochi tra nuovi personaggi secondari ricchi di carisma. Alcuni misteri vengono svelati e altri interrogativi, aperti. Ma soprattutto, oscure minacce cominciano a farsi largo gettando la loro infausta ombra su quello che sarà il futuro dell'intera umanità. L'intreccio narrativo è superbo e ricco di colpi di scena; gli aspetti introspettivi affrontati con cinismo e "violenza". Degno seguito di un grande romanzo.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must-read for anyone who just wants to get away from the daily mundane routines, or simply for those who would like to escape reality for awhile. With several plots going on at the same time and characters who just seem to come alive, Mordraud Book Two is certainly a book that will keep your mind thinking and wondering to the end.

I simply loved every word and every minute I spent reading this book. Centered mainly on Syl, three separate storylines follows the three brothers, Gwern, Mordraud and Dunwich. It is really beautiful the way their separate lives intertwine and draw them together to meet in one specific place; just as a war between the Aelians and the Khartians break out in Syl. This time in the second book of Mordraud, even more mysterious and charming characters are bought to life. Just who is the villain and will there be heroes or just blood and ashes lying in wait at the end of the book?