An Autumn War (Long Price Quartet #3)

by Daniel Abraham Narrated by Neil Shah

Overview

Otah Machi, ruler of the city of Machi, has tried for years to prepare his people for a future in which the magical andat, entities that support their commerce and intimidate all foes, can no longer be safely harnessed. But his efforts are too little, too late. The Galts, an expansionist empire from across the sea, have tired of games of political espionage and low-stakes sabotage. Their general, a ruthless veteran, has found a way to do what was thought impossible: neutralize the andat.



As the Galtic army advances, the Poets who control the andat wage their own battle to save their loved ones and their nation. Failure seems inevitable, but success would end the Galtic threat.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

In the sharp and powerful third Long Price novel (following 2007's A Betrayal in Winter), Abraham continues to explore the implications of his fantasy world, in which powerful elementals called andat are enslaved by poets to work for the city-states of the Khaiem. The ongoing struggles of familiar, aging characters-poet Maati, his ex-lover Liat, the mercenary Sinja, and Otah, now the reluctant ruler of his Khaiem city-occupy much of the story, but a new voice drives the plot. Gen. Balasar Gice, of the rival Galt Empire, is convinced that the andat are a threat to mankind and wants to eliminate them for good. As Gice's plan comes to fruition, everyone must confront changes in their world that go beyond anything they'd ever imagined. New readers will find Abraham's deft storytelling style accessible, but returning fans will most appreciate the growth of the world and the characters. (July)

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Kirkus Reviews

Abraham (A Betrayal in Winter, 2007, etc.) ratchets up the stakes with the third entry in his epic fantasy series. For years, the city-states of the Khaiem have not bothered to maintain armies, believing that the power of the poets, who bind the magical, lawless beings known as the andat, was sufficient to keep them safe. They are about to discover the error of that assumption: General Balasar Gice of the Galtic empire is determined to forever rid the world of andat, and he seems to have discovered the means to do it. As his armies roll over the largely helpless Khaiem, the poet Maati searches for a defense that may prove worse than anything the Galts can unleash. Abraham is a welcome addition to the fantasy writing school of which George R.R. Martin is principal. He has joined a select group of authors who don't flinch from inflicting truly terrible fates on sympathetic characters. The series title-The Long Price Quartet-says it all: The characters are paying a price for the way their society has been constructed. And it's very interesting to watch that price being paid, in all of its excruciating permutations. Agent: Shawna McCarthy/The McCarthy Agency

From the Publisher

A Betrayal in Winter is exactly the kind of book I love: dynamic characters, sharp plotting, and an original, thoughtful take on magic.” —Brandon Sanderson, author of Mistborn

“Compellingly plotted and elegantly written, A Betrayal in Winter is a very successful continuation of what promises to be a significant and original contribution to fantasy literature.” —SCIFI.COM

From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY

"Powerful writing and a keen eye for detail make this a strong addition to most fantasy collections." —Library Journal

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171039981
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	12/02/2014
Series:	Long Price Quartet , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged

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