Spirit Knight

Author: (American) Blyde
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book won the "Hugo Award for Best Novel" in 2004! "Soul Knight" vs. "Harry Potter," creating the "Magical China Year of 2005," a classic work by the master of magical science fiction, awarded the "Hugo Award" in 2004, perfectly blending thriller, suspense, conspiracy, tragedy, and humor, a heroic magical epic suitable for all ages. After the curse is lifted, the devil appears in the mortal world, the "crazy woman" battles the "old witch," who will win? A national, the "undead" and the "half-dead" fight against the "demon army," a touching and tragic song! Whenever I get a work by Louise McCombs Blyde, I read it cover to cover. This is an excellent writer who seems to be at the peak of her creativity. Reading her works is truly a pleasure. It's rare to find a book that I love so much that I can't put it down. I impatiently turned the pages, eager to finish the entire book. Reading it from cover to cover is exhilarating. —Diana Wynne Jones, author of the best-selling "Harry Potter and the Moving Castle" This book's plot is tightly woven, full of suspense, romantic and warm, humorous and witty, yet never lacking in cleverness. The novel's writing is grand and skillful, even those who don't often read magical novels will be captivated. —VOYA magazine The author of the popular magical novel "The Miles Franklin Saga" shows her exceptional storytelling skills and witty, humorous writing in this engaging magical tale, making it worth the collection of most libraries. —Library Journal I think this book is quite outstanding. Istara is an inspiring character. The magical world and religion depicted by Blyde are unforgettable, perfectly suited for an exciting story. Reading this novel is a pleasure, and the multiple twists and turns in the plot leave me in awe. —Rich Horton, renowned fantasy novel critic In the kingdom of Chariot, the former king and queen, Istara, are cursed and driven mad, imprisoned in her aunts' house. After three years of dull court life, she seeks redemption for her soul and freedom for her body, embarking on a long journey. The gods, however, have other plans, leading her to the promised land in her dreams—the border fortress of Poliphos Castle. Inside the castle, the fog is thick, and strange things keep happening. A shocking secret and a bizarre story slowly unfold before Istara. Outside the castle, dark clouds gather. The princess of the enemy kingdom, Gene, leads a demon army, coveting the castle with dark magic and the allure of beauty, aiming to conquer the entire Chariot and restore the glory of her father, the Golden Marshal. The gods once again bestow a great mission upon Istara, selecting her as the "gatekeeper" of the gods in the material world, responsible for sending all demons who wander into the mortal realm back to hell. As both queen and divine servant, Istara, with the "undead" Ash and the "half-dead" Irwin, takes on the to protect the nation and care for the living. A war between gods, demons, and humans thus ignites in grand style.