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  • Hardcover: 454 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books (T) (Mar 1987)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0345330005
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345330000
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 4.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,045,177 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Warned by the prophecy that a new and greater danger threatens the lands of the west, Garion, Belgarath and Polgara must begin another quest to save the lands from great evil.

Three years have passed since Garion's killing of the evil god Torak and his marriage to Ce'Nedra. He is now Overlord of the West, slowly learning how to cope with the duties of a king and to overcome the difficulties within his marriage.

When the Orb of Aldur warns Garion to 'Beware Zandramas!' the Voice of Prophecy reveals that somewhere in the unknown land of the East the Dark Prophecy still exists and that great new dangers threaten.

While Belgarath and Garion seek to uncover the nature of this threat, Garion's baby son is kidnapped. All evidence points to the loathsome Bear-cult, which has gained power once more, and Garion leads an army bent on its destruction. But there are even more sinister forces at work, and Garion and his followers must look towards the malign and mysterious evil of Zandramas. Their quest must begin again.

THUS BEGINS BOOK ONE OF THE MALLOREON --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

David Eddings
David Eddings was born in Spokane, Washington, in 1931, and was raised in the Puget Sound area north of Seattle. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1961. He has served in the United States Army, worked as a buyer for the Boeing Company, has been a grocery clerk and has taught college English. He has lived in many parts of the United States. His first novel, High Hunt, was a contemporary adventure story. The field of fantasy has always been of interest to him, however, and he turned to The Belgariad (published by Corgi) in an effort to develop certain technical and philosophical ideas concerning that genre. Eddings currently resides with his wife, Leigh, in north-west America.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Family reunion, 12 Oct 2000
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This review is from: Guardians of the West (Malloreon) (Paperback)
After I read "The Belgariad", I longed for more about Garion, Polgara, Silk and the rest of the gang and I must say my wishes were more than granted in "The Malloreon". Garion and Ce'Nedra turned out to be even nicer as adults than as adolescents and the plot is once again very gripping. You really know the characters now and reading "Guardians of the West" was like a family reunion. I loved all those nice character scenes in it and it was very exciting, as well. I read the other four books of "The Malloreon" in very short time and I was very sorry to have finished them. When you really want to finish a story yet feel sorry when you've finished it, you know it's good. And when it comes to that, Eddings is the best!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Guardians of the west, 5 Feb 2004
By Joules (Shropshire, England) - See all my reviews
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I first started reading David Eddings when I was on holiday in 1990. The book was Pawn of Prophesy. Since then I've read all of his books, including the Mrin Codex! Guardians of the West described for me the importance of sheer loyalty, integrity and love, even though Mandorallan or Silk would cut your heart out soon as look at you and still be polite about it. The battles were graphic enough for you to be totally pulled into the book and the way David and Leigh choreograph all the chapters leaves you reeling in your seat when the book ends. I've read these books four or five times now and they're a treat for me when I start reading them again. Guardians of the West is the book that stands out as the best of them all
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, 3 Jan 2002
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After I read the Belgariad (one of my favorite series) I was really sad that there was no more, but then I discovered the Malloreon and I was so happy! I read this book and the other two after it and so far it has met all my expectations and has definetly lived up to the standard that the Belgariad had before it. I look forward to reading further on in this wonderful series!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Dragging, then disorderly.
This is the first book in the Malloreon (before King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda, Sorceress of Darshiva, and Seeress of Kell). Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stephanie Noverraz

5.0 out of 5 stars Eat your heart out Tolkein
This book forms part of a terrific series beginning with `Belgareth the Sorcerer'. I don't read much of this genre (fantasy) but like The Hobbit/ Lord of the Rings this will... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Eclectic Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Fantasy books!
Well i started reading the belgariad series a couple of months ago an ever since i have been hooked on these books so ive just started the mallorean serieds an the 1st book is... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2007 by C. Wordsworth

1.0 out of 5 stars Eddings writes like a child
Look, if you want to read amazing fantasy books, Read David Gemmell, I never even thought about this style of book until I was turned on to them by a friend and after reading... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2006 by Britt Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is good
This was the first Eddings book I read borrowed it from my dad. I have sinces started to read the rest of the malloreon and can say I am well hooked. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2001 by stewart1303@ntlworld.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
This is a really god start to the new series, this is pretty action packed with 2 huge battles. This has got to be one of the best books in the whole saga, but I've only just... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece
A word of caution: If you don't have time to read the entire saga, then don't buy this book!

The entire saga is a Masterpiece in fantasy-writing. Read more

Published on 1 Aug 2000 by Michael Willer

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! A book which you will read over and again....
I read this book and the ones that follow before I read the Belgariad and instantly fell in love with this fantasy epic. Read more
Published on 31 May 2000

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