The Banished Lands are torn by war as the army of High King Nathair sweeps the realm
challenging all who oppose his holy crusade. Allied with the manipulative Queen Rhin of Cambren
there are few who can stand against him. Meanwhile the young warrior Corban flees from his
conquered homeland with his exiled companions heading for the only place that may offer them
sanctuary. But to get there they must travel through Cambren avoiding warbands giants and the
vicious wolven of the mountains. And all the while Corban struggles to become the man that
everyone believes him to be - the Bright Star and saviour of the Banished Lands. Embroiled in
struggles for power and survival the mortal world is unaware of the greatest threat of all. In
the Otherworld dark forces scheme to bring a host of the Fallen into the world of flesh to end
the war with the Faithful once and for all. Praise for Malice WINNER OF THE DAVID GEMMELL
MORNINGSTAR AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT FANTASY NOVEL 'Influenced by Gemmell's Rigante and George
R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones - two good strands of DNA. Great characters and plot - it gets
faster and more fascinating by the page . . . Hell of a debut: Highly recommended' Conn
Iggulden 'With its warring clans sleeping giants Banished Lands and omens and portents . .
. is a strong contender for the "if you like Game of Thrones why not try this?" award'
Independent
