The Phoenix Unchained: Book One of The Enduring Flame

Mercedes Lackey · James Mallory

Oct 2007 · The Enduring Flame Book 1 · Sold by Tor Books

About this ebook

New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory teamed up to write The Obsidian Trilogy, set in a wondrous world filled with magical beings, competing magic systems, and a titanic struggle between good and evil.

That world proved so popular with the creators and readers alike that Lackey and Mallory have returned to it with The Phoenix Unchained, Book One of The Enduring Flame, the opening volume of a new epic fantasy trilogy.
After a thousand years of peace, much Magick has faded from the world. The Elves live far from humankind. There are no High Mages, and Wild Mages are seen only rarely. Bisochim, a powerful Wild Mage, is determined to reintroduce Darkness to the world, believing that it is out of Balance.

Tiercel, a young Armethalian nobleman, is convinced that High Magic is not just philosophy. He attempts a spell—and draws the unwelcome attention of Bisochim. Tiercel survives Bisochim's attack and begins trying to turn himself into a High Mage.

Next in line to be Harbormaster of Armethalieh, Harrier instead finds himself regularly saving Tyr's life and meeting magickal people and creatures. To Harrier's dismay, it seems that he must become a hero.

In The Phoenix Unchained, Harrier and Tiercel begin a marvelous journey to uncover their destinies. Along the way, they meet a charming female centaur, several snooty Elves, and the most powerful dragon their world has ever known.

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Ratings and reviews

I both read and liked the whole series, but I loved the character "Simera" that didn't get the chance to shine nearly enough(imho). I'd love to see a book with a similar character as one of the main characters. The way that the character leaves the narrative was both upsetting and unsatisfying. I'm not going to be so arrogant as to say it's wrong, it's just that I'd like to see another character like that one get a better role(such as a part in a core romance).

Excellent book, and a fine continuation of the previous storyline. The passage of time is made abundantly clear, unlike some fantasy worlds that somehow manage to stay stagnant after 1000 years. Buy this book. Seriously. Buy it.

It's been a long time since Kellon, long enough for the Enemy to make another try for the Light.

About the author

Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory have written The Outstretched Shadow, named Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror by VOYA; To Light A Candle, a USA Today bestseller; and When Darkness Falls, a New York Times bestseller. Lackey lives in Oklahoma. Mallory lives in New York.