| Description |
1 online resource (1 audio file (13hr., 33 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
| Series |
Khorasan Archives ; bk. 1 |
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Khan, Ausma Zehanat.
Khorasan Archives. Spoken word ; bk. 1
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| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Read by Jenny Bryce. |
| Summary |
The author of the acclaimed mystery The Unquiet Dead delivers her first fantasy novel the opening installment in a thrilling quartet tale of religion, oppression, and political intrigue that radiates with heroism, wonder, and hope. A dark power called the Talisman has risen in the land, born of ignorance and persecution. Led by a man known only known as the One-eyed Preacher, it is a cruel and terrifying movement bent on world domination a superstitious patriarchy that suppresses knowledge and subjugates women. And it is growing. But there are those who fight the Talisman's spread, including the Companions of Hira, a diverse group of influential women whose power derives from the Claim the magic inherent in the words of a sacred scripture. Foremost among them is Arian and her apprentice, Sinnia, skilled warriors who are knowledgeable in the Claim. This daring pair have long stalked Talisman slave-chains, searching for clues and weapons to help them battle their enemy's oppressive ways. Now, they may have discovered a miraculous symbol of hope that can destroy the One-eyed Preacher and his fervid followers: The Bloodprint, a dangerous text the Talisman has tried to erase from the world.Finding a copy of The Bloodprint promises to be their most dangerous undertaking yet, an arduous journey that will lead them deep into Talisman territory. Though they will be helped by allies a loyal ex-slave and Arians former confidante and sword master both Arian and Sinnia know that this mission may well be their last. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Magic -- Fiction.
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Quests (Expeditions) -- Fiction.
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Women heroes -- Fiction.
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| Added Author |
Bryce, Jenny, narrator.
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9780062791009 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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0062791001 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT11939654 |
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