In a world ruled by a demon, one man's choice can break the world... or save it.Llun the smith is an artist at heart, content to make the most beautiful swords, nails, and horseshoes in his city. But when his smithy is visited by the grand inquisitor of the secret police, his peaceful life is at an end. He is offered a perfect job–to be the exclusive smith of the new order. Endless luxury, good food, and the freedom to create–it’s everything he ever wanted. But it comes with a price. He has to make a metal flask as a gift to the new ruler of his city. Seized by a strange inspiration, he instead creates an object of great power that can heal thousands... or lead to a war that would never end. The Curse of the Raven is a epic fantasy novella sequel to The Song of the Sirin. Early readers have called it "The Lord of the Rings meets 1984." If you enjoy creative twists on mythology and classic fantasy, you'll love this edge-of-your seat adventure. Buy The Curse of the Raven to continue the journey today.**Review"It was such a thrill to return to Vasyllia in the Curse of the Raven. It's a short read, with a different set of main characters, who I really enjoyed getting to know. This novella has all the wonderful things I loved from The Song of the Sirin, and is a great read! I loved the depth of the characters and ideas. I think it's a testament to the strength of Nicholas Kotar's world-building that this novella seems to be simultaneously both independent of and closely tied to the first novel. Highly recommended!" - Goodreads reader Zoe Zamora"What a great story! With new characters adding even more layers to the grand city of Vasyllia The Curse of the Raven is as gripping as its prequel, The Song of the Sirin. I especially appreciated the depiction of the artisan's struggle to create beauty over commodity, even when it could cost his life!" -Goodreads reader Daniel Watkins"This novella is a grand achievement and highly recommended both as a great read and for its literary value." -Goodreads reader David Wood"The Raven series combines the best of fantasy, epic stories and fairy tales, hero characters, and the battle between good and evil. You will feel the hero journey is your own! Read "Song of the Sirin," then hurry to read this novella. Highly recommended." -Goodreads reader ElseFrom the Author

影響臺灣的近代人物 : 跨世風雲 = In retrospect of the century : witness to a turbulent time

Ying xiang Taiwan de jin dai ren wu [: kua shi feng yun]

影響台灣的近代人物 : 跨世風雲

Chu Songqiu zhu

Songqiu Chu

楚崧秋, 1920-

Jiu ge chu ban she you xian gong si

Chiu Ko Publishing Co., Ltd.

九歌出版社有限公司

Jiu ge wen ku -- 542., Chu ban, Taibei Shi, China (Republic : 1949- ), 2005

Jiu ge wen ku, Chu ban, Taibei Shi, Minguo 94 (2005)

Jiu ge wen ku, 542, Chu ban, Tai bei shi, min 94

九歌文庫, 542, 初版, 臺北市, 2005[民94

Taiwan, Taiwan

本書收錄對臺灣命運具有決定性影響人物, 其中以蔣中正先生, 蔣經國先生兩位, 除此之外還有政治大老及文化聞人

2023-06-02