The Oracle Sequence: The Scarab
The final story in the Oracle sequence.
We are again in the distand land of deserts and islands ruled by one god whose wishes are conveyed through the Oracle. The Archon, child god-on-earth, returns from his journey across the desert to the Well of Songs, to find the tyrannical General Argelin has siezed control and his reign of madness is oppressing the Two Lands. He has publicly denounced the gods, and established a reign of terror. Mirany is in hiding, and the Nine are scattered.
Will Argelin’s obsession bring the Rain Queen’s wrath down on them all? And whose is the sinister new power hidden in the sign of the Scarab? In the descent into anarchy, Mirany and the Archon must attempt the final, impossible journey of the soul. Through the Nine Gateways into death. And back.
We are again in the distand land of deserts and islands ruled by one god whose wishes are conveyed through the Oracle. The Archon, child god-on-earth, returns from his journey across the desert to the Well of Songs, to find the tyrannical General Argelin has siezed control and his reign of madness is oppressing the Two Lands. He has publicly denounced the gods, and established a reign of terror. Mirany is in hiding, and the Nine are scattered.
Will Argelin’s obsession bring the Rain Queen’s wrath down on them all? And whose is the sinister new power hidden in the sign of the Scarab? In the descent into anarchy, Mirany and the Archon must attempt the final, impossible journey of the soul. Through the Nine Gateways into death. And back.
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'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.'
... the Oracle trilogy is a highly superior fantasy series.
'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy ... a riveting story, one which will keep children of all ages reading well past their bedtimes.'
Fisher creates a world as compelling and vivid as any since Tolkien and her characters ... are far deeper and more involving
Catherine Fisher has conjured up an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.
A powerful and very exciting adventure story.
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An amazing adventure
Remarkable ... uses Greek and Egyptian myth with forceful intelligence
A triumphant finale to a complex and multilayered adventure
A compelling story within a strongly realized fantasy world
Vivid and convincing ... a very satisfying read for young people who want some depth to their fiction, and the depiction of an unusual and interesting world.
A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked to the remaining instalments in this trilogy.
'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.
The tension endures until the last page ... we want the sequel, soon!
Fisher employs one stunning image after another... a riveting story
'A triumphant finale to a complex and multilayered adventure.'
The headlong rush of Fisher's writing is perfectly suited to teens ... full of dialogue and action
'... readers absorbed by the dramatic scenes and intrigued by each new revelation will find the book a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'
Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast-paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion