- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; New edition edition (4 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553813757
- ISBN-13: 978-0553813753
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 412,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The second book in British Fantasy master Paul Kearney's stunning 'Sea Beggars' sequence...
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Nothing moved in all that tangled mass of wreckage and shredded cordage and shattered spars. All along the decks, flesh, wood and iron had been beaten into one unholy, pulped mess from which trickled streams of blood that brightened the brown stains venting from the scuppers. The enemy vessel was a dead thing, which even the wind could no longer stir to life. The Revenants stared around themselves in heavy wonder, as if uncertain as to who could have brought such a thing to pass. A silence fell, broken only by the weary creak and groan of seaborne wood, the death rattle of a tall fighting ship. There was a moment almost of reverence. ‘This’ Rol said, ‘is victory.’ But no-one can outrun their past, as Rol Cortishane discovers when his old acquaintance in murder, Canker, King of Thieves, turns up unannounced to make Rol an offer that cannot be refused. To safeguard the hidden pirate city that has become his home, Rol must leave behind his beloved ship, Revenant, and take to the mountains of Bionar, where his sister, Rowen, is fighting to take possession of the mightiest kingdom in all the world. Amid siege, pitched battle and betrayal, Rol will discover that his world is not the place he thought it was, and he must relearn his assassin’s skills in order to survive
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, but an indefinite wait for Book 3...,
By A. Whitehead "Werthead" (Colchester, Essex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: This Forsaken Earth (Paperback)
This Forsaken Earth is the second novel in Paul Kearney's Sea Beggars sequence, a planned four-volume nautical fantasy that was unfortunately cut short by Bantam's inexplicable decision to drop the series. Whilst Paul Kearney has said the series will eventually be completed - the third book, Storm of the Dead, was well on the way to completion - that will have to wait until the rights revert to him from Bantam. This is a shame as this is an excellent series and the second volume does end on something of a cliffhanger.
Rol Cortishane is now a seasoned brigand, his ship - the Revenant - and its crew delighting in destroying vessels belonging to the nation of Bionar. However, Bionar is divided in a bitter civil war between Rol's half-sister and the incumbent king. When his sister calls upon Rol's aid, Rol reluctantly agrees to help her and embarks on a dangerous journey into the heart of a war-torn country. This Forsaken Earth is notable for being a nautical epic fantasy where a good 90% of the action takes place on dry land (the source of much criticism for this novel). Well, yep, that's a shame for those expecting some Patrick O'Brien-with-wizardry antics, but on the plus side we still get a damn good story to make up for it. Kearney has lost none of his formidable skills for depicting large-scale warfare or bloody sieges, and his desperately flawed protagonists (Rol is not a very nice person at all) almost literally act like fishes out of water as they deal with the challenge of land-based combat. At the same time Rol's shadowy origins are becoming clearer and we get some hefty clues towards the end of the novel that Kearney was headed somewhere truly apocalyptic with this series. I think that will probably be the deciding factor for many people whether they wish to read this book and its immediate predecessor, The Mark of Ran. This is an excellent book, not quite Kearney's best but still very solid, filled with action, some great plot twists and some decidedly twisted character development. But it is clearly the second act of a much bigger story, and we have an indefinite period of time to wait for the next part of the story. If you don't mind waiting, definitely check out these two books ASAP. Kearney has a new book set in a new world, The Ten Thousand, out in September.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding sequel....,
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This review is from: This Forsaken Earth (The Sea Beggars) (Paperback)
I cannnot praise this book enough, I finished this book in record time for me, I just couldn't put it down. Rol is a great character and his adventure just gets better.
The plot starts to cobweb out in this book and we find ourselves meeting some old characters from the first book that have a devastating effect on Rol Cortishane including Canker, King of thieves from Ascari and Rowen Bar Hethrun, his half sister and rightful heir to the throne of Bionar - I wont give anymore away as it would spoil the enjoyment! I can see some comparisons with the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in these books, although the depth of storytelling by Paul Kearney is just far better and just magnificent! I just hope Paul is not too long in writing book 3, i'm so desperate now to find out what happens to Rol and his companions on the Revenant!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kearny quality,
By Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog "Falcata T... - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER)
This review is from: This Forsaken Earth (The Sea Beggars) (Paperback)
A long awaited second novel in the Sea Beggars series. High sea action that will keep the reader glued right to the last page and continues to demonstrate the skills and talents of Keaney. As a reader of many a novel within the genre, this one was pure pleasure, it kept you going even in the darkest moments and was something that entertained the reader throughout the whole novel. Not many can claim that honour. Other than that though you have to have read the first novel to get the full reading pleasure from this book as you the reader deserve.
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