4.2
A Kingdom Besieged Book One of the Chaoswar Saga
After nearly thirty years and more than two dozen novels, Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Cycle has become one of the most iconic, beloved, and enduring sagas in modern fantasy. The Riftwars—including the original Riftwar, the Serpentwar, the Darkwar, and the Demonwar—were epic battles between Good and Evil whose ramifications have echoed through generations. The latest entry in the epic, A Kingdom Besieged, ushers in the most fearsome threat the Kingdom has yet faced—the Chaoswar—a magic apocalypse with cataclysmic results.
A Kingdom Besieged
Years ago, the Empire of Great Kesh failed in its attempt to conquer Krondor after the Serpentwar, thanks to the bravery, cunning, and magic of the sorcerer Pug and the Conclave of Shadows. Since then, peace has benefitted both nations, and the Kingdom has been free from the threat of another Keshian invasion. Yet now, the dark clouds of war gather again. . . .
From the Far Coast in the west to the frontier with the Eastern Kingdoms, rumors, uncertainty, and political instability are rampant. Spies have gone missing—some were murdered while others have turned traitor. Factions are rising, powerful legions from the Keshian Confederacy have been mobilized, and an attack on the kingdoms of the Isles and Roldem is all but certain.
As the men of the Western Realm begin to mount a defense, Martin conDoin, the middle son of Lord Henry, Duke of Crydee, finds himself leading the charge against the invaders—like his legendary ancestor, Prince Arutha, who stood firm to the death against the Tsurani invasion. But Arutha had an entire army at his command. Martin has just a ragtag force comprised of a few old men and young boys.
As Kesh's invading hordes once again descend upon the Kingdom, no one is safe—not experienced masters of intrigue Lord James Dasher Jamison and the beguiling and deadly Lady Franciezka; not the brave warrior Knight-Adamant Sandreena and a new generation of loyal yet untested defenders; not even the great Pug himself, the most powerful magician the world of Midkemia has ever known. A threat far more terrifying has arisen, an evil whose burgeoning power portends Midkemia's demise. And soon even the Kingdom's enchanted defender will find himself questioning everything he's ever held abiding, true, and treasured . . . including the loyalty and desires of his beloved son, Magnus.
FictionFantasy
RELEASED2011
PUBLISHERHarperCollins
LENGTH368
LANGUAGEEN
Raymond Elias Feist (born Raymond Elias Gonzales III; December 21, 1945) is an American author known for his epic fantasy series, *The Riftwar Cycle*. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Southern California, Feist adopted the surname of his stepfather, Felix E. Feist, after his mother remarried. He graduated with honors from the University of California, San Diego, in 1977 with a B.A. in Communication Arts. Feist's journey into writing began during his college years when he and his friends created the role-playing game *Midkemia* as an alternative to *Dungeons & Dragons*. This game served as the foundation for his first novel, [*Magician*][4], published in 1982, which introduced readers to the richly detailed worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan. *The Riftwar Cycle*, featuring these worlds, has since become a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature, celebrated for its intricate world-building and interconnected stories spanning numerous novels and short stories. Feist's work often explores themes of conflict, magic, and the interplay between different cultures and worlds. Feist's contributions to fantasy literature have earned him recognition in the field, including the Inkpot Award in 1988. His work has achieved significant commercial success, with over 20 million copies sold worldwide and translations into multiple languages. He currently resides in San Diego, California, and continues to expand his literary universe with new installments and series. In addition to *The Riftwar Cycle*, Feist has crafted other compelling narratives. *The Firemane Saga*, developed over four years, invites readers into a fresh realm emphasizing political intrigue and character-driven stories. Meanwhile, *The Dragonwar Saga* revisits the Riftwar universe, reuniting familiar characters and enriching the lore with new conflicts and adventures. (Sources:[1][50],[2][51]) ---------- **Series in Order** The *Riftwar Cycle* in Order: 1. *The Riftwar Saga*: [*Magician*][4] (1982), [*Silverthorn*][5] (1985), [*A Darkness at Sethanon*][6] (1986) 2. *The Empire Trilogy* (with [Janny Wurts][45]): [*Daughter of the Empire*][7] (1987), [*Servant of the Empire*][8] (1990), [*Mistress of the Empire*][9] (1992) 3. *Krondor's Sons*: [*Prince of the Blood*][10] (1989), [*The King's Buccaneer*][11] (1992) 4. *The Serpentwar Saga*: [*Shadow of a Dark Queen*][12] (1994), [*Rise of a Merchant Prince*][13] (1995), [*Rage of a Demon King*][14] (1997), [*Shards of a Broken Crown*][15] (1998) 5. *The Riftwar Legacy*: [*Krondor: The Betrayal*][16] (1998), [*Krondor: The Assassins*][17] (1999), [*Krondor: Tear of the Gods*][18] (2001), [*Jimmy and the Crawler*][19] (2013) (a novella) 6. *Legends of the Riftwar*: [*Honoured Enemy*][20] (2001) (with [William R. Forstchen][46]), [*Murder in LaMut*][21] (2002) (with [Joel Rosenberg][47]), [*Jimmy the Hand*][22] (2003) (with [S. M. Stirling][48]) 7. *Conclave of Shadows*: [*Talon of the Silver Hawk*][23] (2002), [*King of Foxes*][24] (2003), [*Exile's Return*][25] (2004) 8. *The Darkwar Saga*: [*Flight of the Nighthawks*][26] (2005), [*Into a Dark Realm*][27] (2006), [*Wrath of a Mad God*][28] (2008) 9. *The Demonwar Saga*: [*Rides a Dread Legion*][29] (2009), [*At the Gates of Darkness*][30] (2010) 10. *Chaoswar Saga*: [*A Kingdom Besieged*][31] (2011), [*A Crown Imperilled*][32] (2012), [*Magician's End*][33] (2013) The Firemane Saga: [*King of Ashes*][34] (2018), [*Queen of Storms*][35] (2020), [*Master of Furies*][36] (2022) The Dragonwar Saga: [*A Darkness Returns*][37] (2024) [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554687W [5]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554688W [6]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554680W [7]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554742W [8]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554736W [9]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554751W [10]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554690W [11]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554691W [12]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554692W [13]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554694W [14]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554696W [15]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554695W [16]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554685W [17]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554686W [18]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554747W [19]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20887200W [20]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL257936W [21]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL257938W [22]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554703W [23]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554719W [24]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554727W [25]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554723W [26]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554701W [27]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554726W [28]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL14963876W [29]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554735W [30]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15171940W [31]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15902261W [32]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16521360W [33]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17407...
4.2
A Kingdom Besieged Book One of the Chaoswar Saga
After nearly thirty years and more than two dozen novels, Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Cycle has become one of the most iconic, beloved, and enduring sagas in modern fantasy. The Riftwars—including the original Riftwar, the Serpentwar, the Darkwar, and the Demonwar—were epic battles between Good and Evil whose ramifications have echoed through generations. The latest entry in the epic, A Kingdom Besieged, ushers in the most fearsome threat the Kingdom has yet faced—the Chaoswar—a magic apocalypse with cataclysmic results.
A Kingdom Besieged
Years ago, the Empire of Great Kesh failed in its attempt to conquer Krondor after the Serpentwar, thanks to the bravery, cunning, and magic of the sorcerer Pug and the Conclave of Shadows. Since then, peace has benefitted both nations, and the Kingdom has been free from the threat of another Keshian invasion. Yet now, the dark clouds of war gather again. . . .
From the Far Coast in the west to the frontier with the Eastern Kingdoms, rumors, uncertainty, and political instability are rampant. Spies have gone missing—some were murdered while others have turned traitor. Factions are rising, powerful legions from the Keshian Confederacy have been mobilized, and an attack on the kingdoms of the Isles and Roldem is all but certain.
As the men of the Western Realm begin to mount a defense, Martin conDoin, the middle son of Lord Henry, Duke of Crydee, finds himself leading the charge against the invaders—like his legendary ancestor, Prince Arutha, who stood firm to the death against the Tsurani invasion. But Arutha had an entire army at his command. Martin has just a ragtag force comprised of a few old men and young boys.
As Kesh's invading hordes once again descend upon the Kingdom, no one is safe—not experienced masters of intrigue Lord James Dasher Jamison and the beguiling and deadly Lady Franciezka; not the brave warrior Knight-Adamant Sandreena and a new generation of loyal yet untested defenders; not even the great Pug himself, the most powerful magician the world of Midkemia has ever known. A threat far more terrifying has arisen, an evil whose burgeoning power portends Midkemia's demise. And soon even the Kingdom's enchanted defender will find himself questioning everything he's ever held abiding, true, and treasured . . . including the loyalty and desires of his beloved son, Magnus.
FictionFantasy
RELEASED2011
PUBLISHERHarperCollins
LENGTH368
LANGUAGEEN
Raymond Elias Feist (born Raymond Elias Gonzales III; December 21, 1945) is an American author known for his epic fantasy series, *The Riftwar Cycle*. Born in Los Angeles and raised in Southern California, Feist adopted the surname of his stepfather, Felix E. Feist, after his mother remarried. He graduated with honors from the University of California, San Diego, in 1977 with a B.A. in Communication Arts. Feist's journey into writing began during his college years when he and his friends created the role-playing game *Midkemia* as an alternative to *Dungeons & Dragons*. This game served as the foundation for his first novel, [*Magician*][4], published in 1982, which introduced readers to the richly detailed worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan. *The Riftwar Cycle*, featuring these worlds, has since become a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature, celebrated for its intricate world-building and interconnected stories spanning numerous novels and short stories. Feist's work often explores themes of conflict, magic, and the interplay between different cultures and worlds. Feist's contributions to fantasy literature have earned him recognition in the field, including the Inkpot Award in 1988. His work has achieved significant commercial success, with over 20 million copies sold worldwide and translations into multiple languages. He currently resides in San Diego, California, and continues to expand his literary universe with new installments and series. In addition to *The Riftwar Cycle*, Feist has crafted other compelling narratives. *The Firemane Saga*, developed over four years, invites readers into a fresh realm emphasizing political intrigue and character-driven stories. Meanwhile, *The Dragonwar Saga* revisits the Riftwar universe, reuniting familiar characters and enriching the lore with new conflicts and adventures. (Sources:[1][50],[2][51]) ---------- **Series in Order** The *Riftwar Cycle* in Order: 1. *The Riftwar Saga*: [*Magician*][4] (1982), [*Silverthorn*][5] (1985), [*A Darkness at Sethanon*][6] (1986) 2. *The Empire Trilogy* (with [Janny Wurts][45]): [*Daughter of the Empire*][7] (1987), [*Servant of the Empire*][8] (1990), [*Mistress of the Empire*][9] (1992) 3. *Krondor's Sons*: [*Prince of the Blood*][10] (1989), [*The King's Buccaneer*][11] (1992) 4. *The Serpentwar Saga*: [*Shadow of a Dark Queen*][12] (1994), [*Rise of a Merchant Prince*][13] (1995), [*Rage of a Demon King*][14] (1997), [*Shards of a Broken Crown*][15] (1998) 5. *The Riftwar Legacy*: [*Krondor: The Betrayal*][16] (1998), [*Krondor: The Assassins*][17] (1999), [*Krondor: Tear of the Gods*][18] (2001), [*Jimmy and the Crawler*][19] (2013) (a novella) 6. *Legends of the Riftwar*: [*Honoured Enemy*][20] (2001) (with [William R. Forstchen][46]), [*Murder in LaMut*][21] (2002) (with [Joel Rosenberg][47]), [*Jimmy the Hand*][22] (2003) (with [S. M. Stirling][48]) 7. *Conclave of Shadows*: [*Talon of the Silver Hawk*][23] (2002), [*King of Foxes*][24] (2003), [*Exile's Return*][25] (2004) 8. *The Darkwar Saga*: [*Flight of the Nighthawks*][26] (2005), [*Into a Dark Realm*][27] (2006), [*Wrath of a Mad God*][28] (2008) 9. *The Demonwar Saga*: [*Rides a Dread Legion*][29] (2009), [*At the Gates of Darkness*][30] (2010) 10. *Chaoswar Saga*: [*A Kingdom Besieged*][31] (2011), [*A Crown Imperilled*][32] (2012), [*Magician's End*][33] (2013) The Firemane Saga: [*King of Ashes*][34] (2018), [*Queen of Storms*][35] (2020), [*Master of Furies*][36] (2022) The Dragonwar Saga: [*A Darkness Returns*][37] (2024) [4]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554687W [5]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554688W [6]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554680W [7]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554742W [8]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554736W [9]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554751W [10]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554690W [11]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554691W [12]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554692W [13]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554694W [14]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554696W [15]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554695W [16]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554685W [17]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554686W [18]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554747W [19]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20887200W [20]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL257936W [21]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL257938W [22]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554703W [23]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554719W [24]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554727W [25]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554723W [26]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554701W [27]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554726W [28]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL14963876W [29]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL554735W [30]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15171940W [31]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15902261W [32]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL16521360W [33]: https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17407...
