All afternoon is spent maneuvering through canyons. The cliffs converge, and the ground grows rough and rocky. Here the river is slow, and while the peilot is always alert and steering, many of the hands doze on the deck.īy the early afternoon they have reached the end of the valley. After that, the valley opens up for the rest of the morning, the trails recede from the river, and it is all sheep pasturage. Trails run on either side of the river, and they glide by numerous villages and farmsteads. The first hour out of Oytmeet they pass through a narrow valley of agricultural land. Despite Ossian’s words from the night before, he makes no effort to continue his conversation with Willa, and he and the hands are in good spirits. At first light they cast off, poling the barge until it swings into the current of the Oyt Avon. Ossian and his crew are up before dawn, reading Na Fèidh for departure. O Annwyn of the star-bright kingdom The wind has consumed us As twigs are consumed by Crimson fire from your hand.22 January, 571 - Oytmeet (lowlands) It has broken us, It has crushed us, It has drowned us.
Table of Contents Prologue Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Epilogue Holly Taylor provides a stirring quest that fans will want to trek alongside of Gwydion to partake.” -H. The story line is action-packed and fi lled with adventure. Don’t expect this to be a quick read, but do expect it to be gripping.” -Round Table Reviews “NIGHT BIRD’S REIGN is a strong fantasy. At over 500 pages, there is a lot to take in.
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GRADE: A “This is an epic novel - fat in heft, rich on detail. Previous accolades for Night Birds’ Reign: Printed in the United States of America Typeset in Baskerville ISBN#978-1-93 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictionally. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission of the publisher, except where permitted by law. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment from this “stripped book.” Copyright © 2007 by Holly Taylor Cover Illustration and maps by James Tampa All rights reserved. If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. The MEDALLION PRESS LOGO is a registered tradmark of Medallion Press, Inc. From the author of NIGHT BIRDS’ REIGN B O O K TW OĭEDICATION: To Donald Edgar Taylor, whose wife has gone on before.