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That Way Lies Camelot

by Janny Wurts
That Way Lies Camelot by Janny Wurts
★ 6.00 / 1
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A collection of short stories.

  • Wayfinder
  • The Antagonist
  • Tale of the Snowbeast
  • The Crash
  • The Firefall
  • Silverdown's Gold
  • Double Blind
  • The Snare
  • Dreamsinger's Tale
  • Triple-Cross
  • Dreambridge
  • Song's End
  • The Renders
  • No Quarter
  • That Way Lies Camelot

Through time, space and alternate worlds...

Journey to Dreambridge, where the last tree that connects this world to the world of the feys has been brutally attacked. An appalling act, with grave consequences.

Follow the fortunes and misfortunes of Michael Christopher Jensen Jr. and his many encounters with the space-pirate Mackenzie James. Just who is the real villain?

And in the sensitive and poignant title story, Janny Wurts offers a beautiful, moving escape from the pain and misery of cancer.

That Way Lies Camelot is Janny Wurts at the height of her talents. Sensitive, witty, imaginative and utterly enthralling, she has created a superb collection of short fiction in an exceptional class of its own.

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Release date: 1994

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Janny Wurts

Janny Wurts

Janny Wurts is a master of weaving intricate worlds, where the lines between light and shadow blur and complex characters navigate their destinies in landscapes of political intrigue and personal conflict. Known for her deeply immersive storytelling, Wurts transports readers to realms where magic, power, and betrayal collide, and where each decision carries consequences that echo through time.

Born and raised in the United States, Wurts's early passion for both visual art and literature would eventually inform her distinctive narrative style. With a background in fine art and a flair for illustration, she brings a visual richness to her prose that draws readers into the vivid tapestries of her fictional worlds. Her artwork is often as integral to the experience as her storytelling, adding depth and texture to her exploration of fantastical themes.

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Wurts is perhaps best known for her Wars of Light and Shadow series, a sprawling epic of magic, war, and moral ambiguity that has captivated fans of high fantasy since its inception. This series has earned widespread acclaim for its complex characters and philosophical underpinnings, as well as its meticulous world-building. In a genre often dominated by simplistic dichotomies of good versus evil, Wurts’s work stands out for its nuanced portrayal of power, sacrifice, and the gray areas that define human nature.

Her writing is marked by a lyricism and depth that invite readers to lose themselves in her worlds for long stretches, pondering the weight of every action taken by her multifaceted characters. From the political machinations of the ruling elite to the personal struggles of those caught in the tides of fate, Wurts’s stories are as intellectually stimulating as they are emotionally resonant.

One of the hallmarks of Wurts’s work is her refusal to shy away from complexity. Her characters are rarely heroes in the traditional sense—often, they are flawed, driven by ambition, loyalty, and love, yet capable of terrible things. This moral complexity challenges readers to reflect on their own views of right and wrong, and on the sacrifices that might be required to achieve a greater good.

A true standout in the fantasy genre, Wurts's voice resonates with those seeking more than just action and adventure. Her tales speak to the heart of human struggle and triumph, and she remains one of the genre's most influential and celebrated authors, continuing to inspire a growing global readership.

Through the evocative worlds she creates and the layers of intrigue she deftly crafts, Wurts proves that high fantasy can be more than just an escape—it can be a mirror reflecting the complexities of the human condition.

More books by Janny Wurts

Song of the Mysteries (The Wars of Light and Shadow #11)
⧗ 9.00 / 5
Destiny's Conflict (The Wars of Light and Shadow #10)
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Initiate's Trial (The Wars of Light and Shadow #9)
★ 9.00 / 2
Stormed Fortress (The Wars of Light and Shadow #8)
★ 8.00 / 3
Traitor’s Knot (The Wars of Light and Shadow #7)
★ 8.00 / 3
To Ride Hell’s Chasm
★ 6.00 / 3
Peril’s Gate (The Wars of Light and Shadow #6)
★ 8.00 / 3
Grand Conspiracy (The Wars of Light and Shadow #5)
★ 8.50 / 4
Fugitive Prince (The Wars of Light and Shadow #4)
★ 8.50 / 4
Warhost of Vastmark (The Wars of Light and Shadow #3)
★ 8.50 / 4
The Ships of Merior (The Wars of Light and Shadow #2)
★ 8.50 / 4
The Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light and Shadow #1)
★ 8.16 / 6
The Master of Whitestorm
★ 8.00 / 3
Mistress of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #3)
★ 8.12 / 16
Servant of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #2)
★ 8.56 / 16
Keeper of the Keys (The Cycle of Fire #2)
★ 6.66 / 3
Shadowfane (The Cycle of Fire #3)
★ 6.66 / 3
Daughter of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #1)
★ 8.44 / 18
Stormwarden (The Cycle of Fire #1)
★ 6.66 / 3
Sorcerer's Legacy
★ 6.00 / 1


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