Ember and Ash

Description

Two peoples have been fighting over the same land for a thousand years. Invaders crushed the original inhabitants, and ancient powers have reluctantly given way to newer magics. But Ember was to change all this with a wedding to bind these warring people together - until her future goes up in flames. Ember's husband-to-be is murdered by a vengeful elemental god, who sees peace as a breach of faith. Set on retribution, she enlists the help of Ash, son of a seer. Together they will pit themselves against elementals of fire and ice in a last attempt to end the conflicts that have scarred their past. They must look to the present, as old furies are waking to violence and are eager to reclaim their people.

Pamela Freeman is the author of The Castings Trilogy books Blood Ties, Deep Water and Full Circle, children's fantasies Victor's Quest and Victor's Challenge, and The Black Dress, an inspired biography of Mary MacKillop's early years.

Freeman shows her mastery of her craft - aurealisXpress An impressively different fantasy novel - Sydney Morning Herald The Castings Trilogy comes highly recommended especially for those looking for something different and thought provoking from their fantasy literature - Radio National s Book Show a satisfying diversion from formula-based fantasy. - Adelaide Advertiser Blood Ties has the feel of Ursula le Guin s fantasy novels if you are weary of sword battles with sorcerers and intrigued by dark motivations, this is a wonderfully satisfying series to read. - aurealisXpress