by Allyson Longueira | Feb 21, 2023
The Kirilli Matter:
The First Book of the Qavnerian Protectorate
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Gripping, imaginative, and a tour-de-force of thrilling storytelling, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s The Kirilli Matter launches her acclaimed Fey series into exciting new territory.
When the investigation of a brutal murder scene points to terrifying suspects, Augusta Kirilli must find a way to protect her family’s secrets—secrets so long buried, she must discover their meaning or risk her own destruction. Set in the world of The Fey and masterfully blending fantasy and steampunk elements, Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Qavnerian Protectorate saga adds rich new dimension to this powerfully written series.
From its shocking opening to the deepening mystery at its conclusion, this groundbreaking novel takes epic fantasy in a whole new direction and proves Rusch’s place as the greatest storyteller of our time.
“Kristine Kathryn Rusch integrates the fantastic elements so rigorously into her story that it is often hard to remember she is not merely recording the here and now.”
—Science Fiction Weekly
by Allyson Longueira | Feb 13, 2014
The Sacrifice
Book One of The Fey
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Sweeping, intricate, and powerfully written, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s The Sacrifice launches a thrilling saga of the quest for power fought over generations.
When the most powerful ruling family in the world attempts to conquer a tiny, seemingly helpless island kingdom, they meet forces they never knew existed, and face an epic battle that changes everything. With a richly imagined world full of diverse and compelling characters, Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s brilliant storytelling illuminates the timeless power struggle between politics, religion, and family that continues to resonate in the all-too-real world of today.
From its beautifully crafted opening to its powerfully surprising conclusion, this spellbinding masterpiece takes fantasy to soaring new heights and solidifies Rusch’s place as the greatest storyteller of our time.
“A very good, very large fantasy…nicely done and with a particularly satisfying and unexpected resolution.”
—Science Fiction Chronicle
by Allyson Longueira | Feb 13, 2014
The Changeling
Book Two of The Fey
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Surprising, shocking, and powerfully written, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s The Changeling continues the thrilling saga of the quest for power fought over generations.
The hard-won peace on Blue Isle rests on an uneasy truce. But a stunning series of betrayals shatter not only that truce, but also any hope for the peaceful coexistence of the warrior Fey and the people of Blue Isle. In a pulse-pounding tour de force, where it becomes impossible to tell hero from villain, Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s brilliant storytelling questions not only the balance of power, but the very nature of power itself.
From a surprising opening salvo to a twist so powerful the rest of the series hinges on that one moment, this stunning masterpiece of shocking betrayal and heartbreaking loss furthers Rusch’s mastery as the greatest storyteller of our time.
“Whether [Rusch] writes high fantasy, horror, sf, or contemporary fantasy, I’ve always been fascinated by her ability to tell a story with that enviable gift of invisible prose. She’s one of those very few writers whose style takes me right into the story—the words and pages disappear as the characters and their story swallows me whole….Rusch has style.”
—Charles de Lint
by Allyson Longueira | Feb 13, 2014
The Rival
Book Three of The Fey
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Thrilling, powerful, and intricately written, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s The Rival furthers the pulse-pounding saga of the quest for power fought over generations.
Twenty years after they first tried to conquer Blue Isle, the Fey return to seize the strategic island, led now by the all-powerful Black King Rugad. But the epic battle between patriarchs over control of their joint heir threatens to annihilate both bloodlines. In a thrilling battle for the rule of two nations, Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s brilliant storytelling pits family against family in a gripping saga borne of love and power.
From its sweeping opening to a shocking attack, this no-holds-barred saga furthers Rusch’s mastery as the greatest storyteller of our time.
Rusch’s greatest strength…is her ability to close down a story and leave the reader feeling that the author could not possibly have wrung any more satisfaction out of the piece.”
—The Kansas City Star
by Allyson Longueira | Feb 13, 2014
The Resistance
Book Four of The Fey
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Surprising, heartbreaking, and powerfully written, New York Times bestselling author Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s The Resistance furthers the thrilling saga of the quest for power fought over generations.
As blood battles blood, the fight for Blue Isle divides alliances and forces difficult choices. But while both sides work to gather their forces and prepare their defenses, a powerful Vision could change not only the tide of war but also the future of both kingdoms. In a gripping tour de force, where both sides brace for the fiercest battle yet, Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s brilliant storytelling pits family against family in a gripping saga of sacrifice and revenge.
From its game-changing revelations to an unexpected reunion, this heartbreaking masterpiece of love and war furthers Rusch’s mastery as the greatest storyteller of our time.
“Whether [Rusch] writes high fantasy, horror, sf, or contemporary fantasy, I’ve always been fascinated by her ability to tell a story with that enviable gift of invisible prose. She’s one of those very few writers whose style takes me right into the story—the words and pages disappear as the characters and their story swallows me whole…. Rusch has style.”
—Charles de Lint
