He is a young Australian writer and the subject trilogy is his best-known work so far. The bookmarks the opening of a grand trilogy to come with the name of The Licinius Trilogy. 'Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters' Boingboing. The Shadow of What Was Lost is a science fiction fantasy novel. Īnd in the far north, an ancient enemy long thought defeated, begins to stir. I first read The Shadow of What Was Lost over 4 years ago when it was still self-published.

To the west, a young man whose fate is intertwined with Davian's wakes up in the forest, covered in blood and with no memory of who he is. The Shadow of What Was Lost was easily one of the most impressive debuts in recent years complex yet well-plotted with incredible worldbuilding and great characters - it marked the beginning of a very promising epic fantasy trilogy. But when Davian discovers he wields the forbidden powers of the Augurs, he sets in motion a chain of events that will change everything. Banes now stalk Andarra, while in Ilin Illan, the political machinations of a generation come to a head. The Boundary is whole once again, but it may be too late. Now, those who once served them - the Gifted - are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion's Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers.Īs a young Gifted, Davian suffers the consequences of a war lost before he was even born. The Light of All That Falls concludes the epic adventure that began in The Shadow of What Was Lost, the acclaimed fantasy blockbuster from James Islington. It has been twenty years since the god-like Augurs were overthrown and killed. Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire' Guardian Click here to purchase from Rakuten Kobo 'A storytelling assurance rare for a debut.

‘Wonderful worldbuilding and terrific characters’ Boingboing.Also available on eBook for £5.49. To the west, a young man whose fate is intertwined with Davian’s wakes up in the forest, covered in blood and with no memory of who he is. by James Islington includes books The Shadow of What Was Lost, An Echo Of Things To Come, and The Light of All That Falls. Now, those who once served them – the Gifted – are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion’s Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers.Īs a young Gifted, Davian suffers the consequences of a war lost before he was even born. Fans of Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson will find much to admire’ Guardian As a young Gifted, Davian suffers the consequences of a war lost before he was even born. ‘A storytelling assurance rare for a debut.

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