The Witchwood Crown

Tad Williams

Jun 2017 · Penguin

About this ebook

New York Times-bestselling Tad Williams’ ground-breaking epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle! • Volume One of The Last King of Osten Ard

The Dragonbone Chair, the first volume of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, was published in hardcover in October, 1988, launching the series that was to become one of the seminal works of modern epic fantasy. Many of today’s top-selling fantasy authors, from Patrick Rothfuss to George R. R. Martin to Christopher Paolini credit Tad with being the inspiration for their own series.

Now, twenty-four years after the conclusion of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Tad returns to his beloved universe and characters with The Witchwood Crown, the first novel in the long-awaited sequel trilogy, The Last King of Osten Ard.

More than thirty years have passed since the events of the earlier novels, and the world has reached a critical turning point once again. The realm is threatened by divisive forces, even as old allies are lost, and others are lured down darker paths. Perhaps most terrifying of all, the Norns—the long-vanquished elvish foe—are stirring once again, preparing to reclaim the mortal-ruled lands that once were theirs....

Ratings and reviews

This book continues a wonderful series and is way overdue in my opinion. However, there is much that seems to dwell on age in this volume with the characters growing older, almost apologetic in nature to the reader from my perspective. The passing of the torch from old to new may be important for the story but seems like I'm going down a checklist of 'to do's to get through for the story to develop. On the other hand the development of the Hikeda'ya is exceptional and the plot thickens nicely. Great Book!

Excellent continuation of the Osten Ard series! Tad ended the book with a cliffhanger and unexpected twist. It's hard to wait for the next book with so many unanswered questions!

I first read The Dragonbone Chair in the late 80's, and I was hooked throughout all of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn. Now that Tad is exploring the land and people of Osten Ard all over again, I'm an entranced 12 year old all over again.

About the author

Tad Williams has held more jobs than any sane person should admit to—singing in a band, selling shoes, managing a financial institution, throwing newspapers, and designing military manuals, to name just a few. He also hosted a syndicated radio show for ten years, worked in theater and television production, taught both grade-school and college classes, and worked in multimedia for a major computer firm. He is cofounder of an interactive television company, and is currently writing comic books and film and television scripts as well. Tad and his family live in London and the San Francisco Bay Area. You can find Tad Williams at tadwilliams.com.