- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Voyager; paperback / softback edition (6 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007141513
- ISBN-13: 978-0007141517
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 946,091 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for Quicksilver Rising:
‘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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‘Gripping … has all the ingredients to become a classic’ David Gemmell
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Quicksilver Zenith
Book two of the Quicksilver Trilogy
Stan J. Nicholls
Stan Nicholls is the author of many novels and short stories but is best know for his Orcs-novels (Bodyguard of Lightning, Legion of Thunder and Warriors of the Tempest). With the Quicksilver Trilogy he has created yet another fantastic world with even more fantastic characters. Stan currently lives in Birmingham with his lovely wife Anne.
Quicksilver Zenith is the sequel to Quicksilver Rising in which the reader is introduced to the main character of this trilogy, Reeth Caldason. Reeth is the last surviving member of his warrior tribe, and is cursed.....with immortality. In his quest to find a cure for this curse and to get rid of strange visions which keep tormenting him in his sleep he joins up with a Resistance movement. They claim to know the cure for his problems. The leaders of the Resistance have the wish of founding there own state to escape the tyrannically rulers of the two empires controlling the world they live in. Their next step in gaining freedom is buying an island from its rightful owner. In exchange for their help Reeth agrees on delivering the money. Just when Reeth is set to leave one the key-players of the resistance is captured, with disastrous consequences for the whole movement. And if that wasn't enough Reeth also discovers there are more people in the running for ownership over the targeted island......
Remember watching Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back? Not that much action except for the beginning of the story and it just doesn't seem to get anywhere until closely to the end and you start realising that everything is starting to make sense? Just the same with this book. Stan Nicholls allows the reader to get closer to the different characters and understand more of there motives to be part of the resistance or to destroy them. While reading Quiksilver Zenith it slowly becomes clear what exactly is tormenting Reeth Caldason and why the mysterious warlord Zerreis is so important to the story.
Stan Nicholls has yet again succeeded in writing a page turner. While not as action packed as his Orcs-novels or Quicksilver Rising he knows how to secure the readers attention. If part three of the series, Quicksilver Twilight, turns out to be just as gripping Stan Nicholls can surely join the ranks of Robin Hobb, John Marco and James Barclay, great fantasy writers who know how to finish a story in three books.
Pieter W. Lak
24th februari 2007
Book two of the Quicksilver Trilogy
Stan J. Nicholls
Stan Nicholls is the author of many novels and short stories but is best know for his Orcs-novels (Bodyguard of Lightning, Legion of Thunder and Warriors of the Tempest). With the Quicksilver Trilogy he has created yet another fantastic world with even more fantastic characters. Stan currently lives in Birmingham with his lovely wife Anne.
Quicksilver Zenith is the sequel to Quicksilver Rising in which the reader is introduced to the main character of this trilogy, Reeth Caldason. Reeth is the last surviving member of his warrior tribe, and is cursed.....with immortality. In his quest to find a cure for this curse and to get rid of strange visions which keep tormenting him in his sleep he joins up with a Resistance movement. They claim to know the cure for his problems. The leaders of the Resistance have the wish of founding there own state to escape the tyrannically rulers of the two empires controlling the world they live in. Their next step in gaining freedom is buying an island from its rightful owner. In exchange for their help Reeth agrees on delivering the money. Just when Reeth is set to leave one the key-players of the resistance is captured, with disastrous consequences for the whole movement. And if that wasn't enough Reeth also discovers there are more people in the running for ownership over the targeted island......
Remember watching Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back? Not that much action except for the beginning of the story and it just doesn't seem to get anywhere until closely to the end and you start realising that everything is starting to make sense? Just the same with this book. Stan Nicholls allows the reader to get closer to the different characters and understand more of there motives to be part of the resistance or to destroy them. While reading Quiksilver Zenith it slowly becomes clear what exactly is tormenting Reeth Caldason and why the mysterious warlord Zerreis is so important to the story.
Stan Nicholls has yet again succeeded in writing a page turner. While not as action packed as his Orcs-novels or Quicksilver Rising he knows how to secure the readers attention. If part three of the series, Quicksilver Twilight, turns out to be just as gripping Stan Nicholls can surely join the ranks of Robin Hobb, John Marco and James Barclay, great fantasy writers who know how to finish a story in three books.
Pieter W. Lak
24th februari 2007
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
an absolutly fantastic follow-up to quicksilver rising. The use of magic and the fight scenes are more intense thaqn ever. A must have for the dark winter nights. Highly recommended.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Quicksilver Zenith - 2nd book in trilogy
8 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
This book is a good read; the story line is strong, it has interesting characters which are further developed and some new ones appear. Being the 2nd book in a trilogy the story line continues to become more complex and there is more focus on the different characters and their own side plots.
However by the end Reeth Caldason's, the invincible Qalochian warrior, problems of immortality and unpredictable rages is no where near being addressed, which is a little frustrating, and he tends to fade in amongst the other characters and events; but the introduction of the mystery of the Matrix is a good development.
As with the first book there is plenty of action and fighting and the development of the characters relationships keeps you turning the pages. I'm really looking forward to the 3rd book being released.
However by the end Reeth Caldason's, the invincible Qalochian warrior, problems of immortality and unpredictable rages is no where near being addressed, which is a little frustrating, and he tends to fade in amongst the other characters and events; but the introduction of the mystery of the Matrix is a good development.
As with the first book there is plenty of action and fighting and the development of the characters relationships keeps you turning the pages. I'm really looking forward to the 3rd book being released.
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