Wow! eBook
The Whisper of Leaves Reprint Edition
Author(s): K.S. Nikakis (Author)
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin
- Publication Date: April 1, 2011
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Print length: 420 pages
- ISBN-10: 1741755042
- ISBN-13: 9781741755046
Book Description
Book One in this enthralling fantasy series tells the story of Kira, Tremen healer and leader, as she struggles with the aftermath of deadly attacks on her people by their neighbors the Shargh In seasons long past, twin gold-eyed princes sundered a kingdom. Rejecting his twin brother’s warrior ways, Kasheron established a community deep in the southern forests. Forgotten by the outside world and protected by the forests of Allogrenia, Kasheron’s Tremen community has flourished, with his legacy of peace and healing still upheld generations on. But now the forest has been breached by hostile intruders. Death and bloodshed follow, testing the skills even of Kirathe greatest of all Tremen healers, and a leader to her people. As the attacks upon the Tremen become more violent, Kira is faced with a terrible dilemmashould she stay and risk the annihilation of her community, or set out on a perilous journey north to seek aid from the
Editorial Reviews
Review
“An impressive debut novel, which combines assured writing and well-paged storytelling.” —Juliet Marillier, author, Daughter of the Forest
About the Author
K. S. Nikakis has had short stories published in online journals Moondance and Smokelong Quarterly. She is the head of the university writing and publishing program at Deakin University.
