Nightchild
IT BEGINS WITH A TIDAL WAVE.
There is a new power coming. It will sweep aside the four colleges of
magic. It is the power of the land, and it has manifested itself in
Lyanna, a five year old girl. Unknowingly, she could destroy Balaia.
Desperate to maintain their power, the colleges will do anything to control the child. If that fails, they will kill her.
Terrified, Lyanna's mother, Erienne the mage, takes her into hiding. But they can't hide forever. As the hunt goes on, Lyanna starts to test her powers and nature itself begins to turn on Balaia.
Her father, Denser of The Raven, is also desperate to find her. But can
even The Raven find Erienne and her child when they do not want to be
found? And if they do find them, what then should they do? Lyanna is
ripping the world apart. Thousands are dying.
Can The Raven afford to let her live?
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James Barclay
James Barclay is a name that resonates with fans of epic fantasy, known for his bold, character-driven narratives and intricate world-building. With a knack for blending the gritty realities of battle with deeply personal emotional arcs, Barclay has captivated readers around the world, carving out a unique niche in the fantasy genre.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Barclay's early life was steeped in a love for storytelling, though his journey into writing was anything but conventional. He initially worked in the field of insurance, but his passion for fantasy literature was never far from his mind. His first breakthrough came with the publication of The Raven's Shadow series, which introduced readers to the extraordinary group of mercenaries known as the Raven. The series is widely praised for its realism in depicting the brutality of war, as well as its complex, flawed characters who must navigate a world that often seems stacked against them.
Chronicles of The Raven
Chronicles of The Raven consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series The Raven
Reviews and Comments
Nightchild is the third book of the Chronicles of The Raven trilogy. Nightchild is the best book of this trilogy. It's much better than the two previous books. Nightchild isn't perfect and James Barclay isn't Robin Hobb or George R.R. Martin, but Nightchild is good fantasy.