The Runes Of The Earth: The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant (GOLLANCZ S.F.) [Paperback]

'Stephen Donaldson creates a constant tension that grips and won't let go.' (STARBURST )

'a superb fantasy read by British actor Anton Lesser' (WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

'a superb fantasy read by British actor Anton Lesser' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The most important Fantasy Event this century: at long last, the return of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever

In 1977, with the publication of THE CHRONICLES OF THOMAS COVENANT THE UNBELIEVER, Stephen Donaldson created a true phenomenon: an epic fantasy instant bestseller that has now sold millions and millions of copies across the world. Thomas Covenant is mysteriously struck down by a disease believed eradicated; abandoned by his wife and young son, he becomes a pariah. Alone, despairing, Covenant falls - and is drawn into a mysterious new world where gentle people work magic and the earth itself brings healing. He is welcomed as the reincarnation of a legendary saviour, but Covenant is convinced he's having delusions. At the end of the sixth book, as Covenant battles to save the world, he is killed - in both worlds - as Dr Linden Avery, his horrified companion, looks on. Now comes the book every fantasy reader has been waiting for. It's ten years later and Linden Avery thought she would never see the Land, or Covenant, her beloved, again. But Lord Foul has stolen her adopted son, and is unmaking the very laws of nature. And though she believes Covenant dead, he keeps sending Linden messages: 'Find me', 'You're the only one who can do this' and 'Remember that I'm dead'. The Land is in turmoil, and Lord Foul has plans for them all . . .

Since their publication over thirty years ago, the first six books in The Chronicles of Thomas Covenanthave sold more than 10 million copies and have been published around the world. With The Runes of the Earth, Stephen Donaldson returns to the Land, and the story of Thomas Covenant. Ten years on, Dr Linden Avery has thought she would never see the Land or Covenant, her beloved, again. But Lord Foul has stolen her adopted son, and there is more at risk than the life of the boy she adores: Lord Foul is unmaking the very laws of nature and if he is not stopped, he could destroy everything. And though Linden believes Covenant dead, he keeps sending her messages, one of which simply says, 'Find me'. The Land is in turmoil, and Lord Foul has plans for them all . . . Praise for The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: 'Covenant is Donaldson's genius' Village Voice 'Remarkable scope and sophistication' Los Angeles Times 'Something entirely out of the ordinary' The Times www.stephendonaldson.com 978 0 575 11667 2 £9.99 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Stephen Donaldson spent 13 years in India, where his father was a medical missionary and orthopaedic surgeon; the idea for Thomas Covenant grew out of his father's work with lepers. The first trilogy won Donaldson the British Fantasy and John W. Campbell Awards. He is also the author of the Gap SF novels, the World Fantasy Award-winning collection REAVE THE JUST and a series of mystery novels. He lives with his family in New Mexico.