Song of the Risen God: A Tale of the Coven (Tales of the Coven...

From a New York Times–bestselling author—the dark epic fantasy Coven trilogy concludes with the ultimate showdown between gods and mortals.War has come to Fireach Speur.The once forgotten xoconai empire has declared war upon the human lands to the west, and its first targets are the people of Loch Beag. All that stands in the way of the God King’s armies and the rest of the world is Aoleyn, a barbarian witch, Talmadge, a fur trader turned hero, and what remains of the dwindling mountain tribes.But not all hope is lost. Far away from Fireach Speuer, an ancient tomb is uncovered by Brother Thaddeus of the Abellican Church. Within it is the power to stop the onslaught of an encroaching empire and, possibly, reshape the very world itself.

Terry Brooks, on The Demon Awakens

“An enthralling epic adventure story, it introduces memorable characters and an intricate scheme of magic the readers won’t soon forget.”

New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole, on Mortalis

“R. A. Salvatore at his best―and even better.”

New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, on Ascendance

“As R. A. Salvatore continues to build his detailed and complex history, his readership is sure to build as well.”

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“Outstanding . . . [Transcendance has] a first-rate female high-fantasy protagonist.”

Troy Denning, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Crucible, on The Demon Awakens

“A new classic! Wonderfully told! Fans will love it!”

Publishers Weekly, on The Demon Spirit

“Absorbing . . . one of the finest books yet in Salvatore’s prolific career.”

Library Journal, on The Ancient

"Fans of martial fantasy should enjoy his vivid depictions of combat."

Publishers Weekly, on The Highwayman

"[A] swift-moving tale of sword and sorcery….Fans of Salvatore's unadorned approach and broad caricatures of archetypal figures should be pleased with this carnival of treachery and medieval feudalism."

Booklist, The Highwayman

"[Salvatore] thrusts his avenger into a story pleasingly plump with action, adventure, danger, and, most admirably, great tenderness." ―SF Site, on The Highwayman Vast fun….ninja and samurai fans will get a chuckle recognizing the source of some plot elements.

About the Author

R. A. Salvatore is one of fantasy’s most popular authors, with his books frequently appearing on the New York Times bestseller list and more than 10 million copies of his books sold. He is the author of The Bear, The Dame, The Ancient, and The Highwayman as well as Gauntlgrym, The Legend of Drizzt books, including the Dark Elf Trilogy―Homeland, Exile, and Sojourn― and the Demon Wars series, among many others. Salvatore was born in Massachusetts, and earned a B.S. in communications and a B.A. in English from Fitchburg State College. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Diane, and their three children.

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