Pilgrim Sara Douglass 9780006486183

The second book of the Wayfarerer Redemption, an enthralling continuation of The Axis trilogy, by the bestselling Australian author Sara Douglass

By leaching Drago's latent Icari magic the Time Keeper Demons have burst through the StarGate, bringing an apocalypse down upon Tencendor as they unleash plagues of pain, terror and madness on man and beast. Overhead the Hawkchildren swarm the skies, hungry for prey.

Sheltered within the forest of Minstrelsea, the rulers of Tencendor desperately search for a way to fight back, but with the StarGate destroyed the protective magic of the StarDance has been lost forever. Now, even the Gods are vulnerable to the demon's onslaught. Prophecy decrees that Tencendor's only hope lies with the StarSon, but Caelum's magic is gone too.

Wracked with guilt over his unwitting betrayal Drago pursues the demons. Unless he can aid the StarSon and prevent the resurrection of the demon's master, Queteb the Midday Demon, the once beautiful land of Tencendor will descend into a living hell.

Sara Douglass was born in Penola, South Australia, and spent her early working life as a nurse. Rapidly growing tired of starched veils, mitred corners and irascible anaesthetists, she worked her way through three degrees at the University of Adelaide, culminating in a PhD in early modern English history. Sara Douglass currently teaches medieval history of La Trobe University, Bendigo and escapes academia through her writing.

Praise for previous books in The Axis Trilogy:

'The twists, revelations and foreshadowings keep you turning pages'
SFX

'Absorbing. Those who like their battles bloody and realistic will get their desire, but here also are moments of great tenderness'
Starburst

'BattleAxe is the best Australian fantasy novel I've experienced to date.'
Martin Livings, Eidolon

'Enchanter is utterly enthralling and unputdownable.'
Karen Brooks, OzLit