Wizardborn

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Certain works of fantasy are immediately recognizable as monuments, towering above the rest of the category. Authors of those works, such as Stephen R. Donaldson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Jordan and Terry Goodkind, come immediately to mind. Now add David Farland to that list, whose epic fantasy series began with
The Runelords.

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“In
Brotherhood of the Wolf,
David Farland continues the intriguing premise he established in
The Runelords,
but with more intensity in every way … Clearly, this is becoming a masterwork of history-spanning fantasy.”

—Kevin J. Anderson,

co-author of
Dune: House Atreides

“The Runelords
is a first rate tale, an epic fantasy that more than delivers on its promise. Read it soon and treat yourself to an adventure you won't forget.”

—Terry Brooks

“The Runelords
heralds the arrival of a serious contender for the Jordan crown. This book is full of magic and myth, valor, treachery and bravery; all wrapped around a masterful epic adventure. This massive tale is woven together with the skill of a superior storyteller, making it the start of a continuing story that will thrill readers for years to come.”

—Michael Stackpole

“The fast-paced action in this fantasy novel is reminiscent of the Margaret Weis/Tracy Hickman series titles and will appeal to DragonLance fans. Farland creates a fresh and unique world that emphasizes the complex issues of humanity, loyalty, and sacrifice. This epic novel should also appeal to Terry Goodkind readers and is highly recommended for all fans of fantasy.”

—
Kliatt
on
Brotherhood of the Wolf

“[A] powerful look at a fascinating world… Once again, an incredible cast of characters inhabits a complex, multi-layered fantasy. There are gory battles, deeds of heroism and self-sacrifice, thwarted love and misunderstandings, and a final tragic confrontation between Gaborn and Raj Ahten. Superior world-building results in another compelling, suspenseful work of fantasy.”

—
Voice of Youth Advocates
on
Brotherhood of the Wolf

“[Farland] explores the very nature of virtue and finds disturbing contradictions at the heart of every moral question. Good men and women find themselves serving evil for good reasons; people who long served evil waken and discover their honor. Love can be noble and self-sacrificing; it can be lusty and filled with pleasure. When I reached the end of this first volume,
The Runelords,
and saw grace arise from a devastating battlefield where too many great hearts lay dead, Farland had earned the tears that came to my eyes. It was not sentiment but epiphany.”

—Orson Scott Card,

author of
Ender's Game

W
IZARDBORN

T
OR
B
OOKS BY
D
AVID
F
ARLAND

The Runelords
Brotherhood of the Wolf
Wizardborn
The Lair of Bones
Sons of the Oak
Worldbinder

D
AVID
F
ARLAND

NOTE: If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this “stripped book.”

This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.

WIZARDBORN

Copyright © 2001 by David Farland

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form.

Edited by David G. Hartwell

Maps by Mark Stein Studios

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ISBN-13: 978-0-8125-7070-0
ISBN-10: 0-8125-7070-7
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 00-048896

First Edition: April 2001
First Mass Market Edition: September 2002

Printed in the United States of America

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