A profoundly original fantasy where angels clash in a war-torn world.When Miriael, a Fourteenth Angel of Observance, crash-lands on a post-apocalyptic Earth, she expects extinction. Instead, she encounters Ferren, a tribesman whose curiosity outweighs his fear. Though enemies by birth, their unlikely friendship sparks a journey of discovery.
As Ferren learns the truth about the war between Heaven and Earth, the Humen army camp, and the grim reality of military service, he and Miriael challenge every rule and warning. Can their bond change the course of history? Perfect for readers seeking a funny, tender, and wise fantasy adventure.
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Ferren and the Angelis that rare thing, a profoundly original fantasy that is at the same time, funny, tender and wise. A lovely gem of a book.” – Isobelle Carmody,
New York TimesBest Selling author“Captivating, dazzlingly original fantasy!” – Ian Irvine, International Best Selling author“Harland is a wonderful writer…he will take you to some pretty weird and wild places.” – Jack Dann, author of
The Memory Cathedraland
Shadows in the StoneRichard Harlandwas born in Yorkshire, England, then migrated to Australia at the age of twenty-one. Soon after he finished his cult novel,
The Vicar of Morbing Vyle, and resigned a senior lectureship to follow his original dream. Since then, he’s produced seventeen books of fantasy, SF and horror/supernatural, ranging from Children’s to Young Adult to Adult. Best known internationally for
Worldshakerand its sequels, he has won many awards in France and Australia. He lives with partner Aileen near Wollongong, south of Sydney, between golden beaches and a green escarpment.Richard Harland is a successful author, most notably his Worldshaker series. There is a strong following of this author and he has produced a unique blend of post-apocalyptic, fantasy and angel-relló'