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Quicksilver Twilight: Book Three of the Quicksilver Trilogy
 
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Quicksilver Twilight: Book Three of the Quicksilver Trilogy [Paperback]

Stan Nicholls
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Voyager; paperback / softback edition (4 Jun 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007141548
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007141548
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 138,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for the Quicksilver Trilogy:

‘“Quicksilver Rising” is brilliantly conceived and beautifully constructed. From the first gripping action scene it had me hooked. It has all the ingredients to become a classic of the genre.’ David Gemmell

‘Nicholls tells a story into which the reader is dragged as willing victim. He has an eye for action and character, keeps the pace high, plot finely tuned and pages turning; and in “Quicksilver Rising” has delivered a hugely entertaining read.’ James Barclay

‘Stan Nicholls puts modern dialogue into the mouths of high fantasy characters and echoes of our politics into the kingdoms he creates. Easily as much fun as you’d expect.’ Jon Courtenay Grimwood, Guardian

‘Nicholls knows his stuff … deft characterization … full of action, magic, romance and politics.’ Starburst

Exhilarating, innovative fantasy writing … delivered with tremendous panache.’ Publishing News

‘A cracking blend of high fantasy adventure and thought-provoking political thriller – a real feast for intelligent imaginations.’ Louise Cooper

’Fast-paced, high adventure … a bare-knuckle fight with a magic punch.’ Mark Chadbourn

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Final volume in the powerful new fantasy adventure from Stan Nicholls, the British author of the internationally acclaimed Orcs series.

Desperate to find a cure for the curse of immortality and the episodes of berserk fury and debilitating visions that plague him, Reeth Caldason has traded his fighting skills for the promise of access to powerful ancient magic. But the Resistance group he reluctantly joined as part of the bargain is in disarray since their plans to found an island utopia free from tyranny were betrayed by one of their own.

Now, Reeth is trapped on the Diamond Isle, fending off the pirates that plague the surrounding waters. Despite his romantic entanglement with one of the freedom fighters, Serrah, and the responsibility he feels towards Kutch, a young magician's apprentice, he is determined to set off on the search for his cure. But as his visions grow stranger, Serrah and Kutch begin to understand his true nature and the great power it represents.

Back on the mainland, Reeth's arch-enemy, Devlor Bastorran, remains intent on destroying him. Overshadowing everything is the threat of Zerreiss, the conquering barbarian warlord who uses an enigmatic ability to sweep all before him. The spectre of war looms.


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Average n' Ordinary 23 May 2008
Firstly I should say that I am a fan of Nicholls and have read the first two books within this trilogy. The Orc trilogy was an exceedingly enjoyable piece of writing, so much so that it's almost difficult to believe that the same author has come up with this rather disappointing final book of the Quicksilver trilogy. I was never a fan of Gemmell (rip) but can't understand why he rated it so highly. The plot does move at a reasonable pace but it's predictable and the conclusion is rammed into a couple of short chapters which negates the dramatic conculsion the trilogy should have had and which I suspect the author was aiming for. One of the main characters revelations (I wont spoil it) lasts for all of 2 pages before being conveniently cut short by another plot development. However, it's the character dialogue that really lets the book down. Almost all of the main characters are extremely stale and wooden and preach moralistic little snippets to each other at every opportunity. With a couple of exceptions (Melyobar the mental prince is a good character) one gets the impression that Nicholls is far more comfortable writing dialogue between Orcs and freaks than he is between humans. Compared to the masterly character interaction by authors such as O' Brian and MacDonald Fraser (and yes, these are different genres) the blandness of Reeth, Serrah and company is actually quite disturbing! This is an average book within a average trilogy and unless you are a big fan of the author I would not bother making the investment.
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