Book description
The first battle against the heathen has been won, but while the Great
Names plot and squabble over the spoils, Kellhus patiently extends his
influence, drawing more followers to his banner. The sorcerer Achamian
and his lover, Esmenet, submit entirely, only to have their faith tested
in unimaginable ways. The warrior Cnaiür falls ever deeper into madness.
The skin-spies of the Consult watch with growing trepidation. And as the
vast host of the Holy War endures its sternest test in the searing
wastes of the desert, a name - a title - begins to be whispered amongst
the faithful. But who is the Warrior-Prophet: a dangerous heretic, who
turns brother against brother? Or the only man who can avert the Second
Apocalypse? The Holy War stands on a knife edge. If all is not to be
lost the great powers will have to choose between their most desperate
desires and their most ingrained prejudice. Between hatred and hope.
Between the Warrior-Prophet and the end of the world. . . R. Scott
Bakker is a student of literature, history, philosophy and ancient
languages. He divides his time between writing philosophy and fantasy,
though he often has difficulty distinguishing between them. He lives in
London, Ontario.
