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The Runes of the Earth

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2004
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What Has Gone Before
Prologue - "my heart has rooms"
1 - Mother's Son
2 - Gathering Defenses
3 - In Spite of Her
4 - Malice
5 - The Cost of Love and Despair
Part One - "chosen fot this desecration"
1 - "I am content"
2 - Caesure
3 - In the Rubble
4 - Old Friends
5 - Distraction
6 - The Despiser's Guidance
7 - Companions in Flight
8 - Into the Mountains
9 - Scion of Stone
10 - Aided by Ur-Viles
11 - Hints
12 - The Verge of Wandering
Part Two - "the only form of innocence"
1 - Spent Enmity
2 - Dangerous Choices
3 - The Will of the Ranyhyn
4 - Heedless in Rain
5 - Against Time
6 - The Staff of Law
7 - Aid and Betrayal
8 - "Contrive their salvation"
9 - Pursuit
10 - Troubled Sanctuary
11 - The Masters of the Land
12 - Find Me
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 Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant*
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Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant*   See series as if on a bookshelf
The third series in the Thomas Covenant books published about twenty years after the Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant

1) The Runes of the Earth
2) Fatal Revenant
3) Against All Things Ending
4) The Last Dark

 Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
#7 of 10
Chronicles of Thomas Covenant   See series as if on a bookshelf
The overall span of Thomas Covenant novels in order.

1) Lord Foul's Bane
2) The Illearth War
3) The Power that Preserves
4) The Wounded Land
5) The One Tree
6) White Gold Wielder
7) The Runes of the Earth
8) Fatal Revenant
9) Against All Things Ending
10) The Last Dark
Copyright © 2004 by Stephen R. Donaldson
to Jennifer Dunsten -
the Princess of my heart
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I got this book at Borders with birthday money.  This series is one of my favorites and I didn't know that Donaldson was writing a new series until I looked him up on the computer for his "The Man Who..." books.
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Added: 23-Sep-2005
Last Updated: 05-Apr-2015

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 03-Aug-2005
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Paperback A
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Date Issued:
03-Aug-2005
Format:
Paperback A
Cover Price:
$16.00
Pages*:
513
Read:
Once
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Internal ID:
597
Publisher:
ISBN:
0-441-01304-X
ISBN-13:
978-0-441-01304-3
Printing:
1
Country:
United States
Language:
English
Credits:
Annette Fiore - Cover Design
Michael Whelan  - Cover Artist
"Fans can celebrate." - The Kansas City Star

"Donaldson's saga has transformed tremendously since the initial volumes offered startlingly original antiheroic fantasy resonating with echos of both Tolkien and Philip K. Dick... fans will welcome a return to the Land." - Publishers Weekly


More than twenty years ago, Stephen R. Donaldson set a literary landmark with his first fantasy bestseller.  His New York Times bestselling series, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, transformed modern fantasy.  Now, at long last, Donaldson shows he "still has the power to surprise in this richly imagined" (Publishers Weekly) first novel of the long-awaited, four-volume finale to the series that's sold more than ten million copies...

Thomas Covenant lost everything.  Abandoned by his wife and child, sick and alone, he was transported while unconscious to a magical, dreamlike world called the Land.  Convinced it was all a delusion, Covenant was christened The Unbeliever by the Land's inhabitants - but gave his life to save this newfound world he came to regard as precious.

Ten years after Covenant's death, Linden Avery still mourns for her beloved companion.  But a violent confrontation with Covenant's son, who is doing the evil Lord Foul's bidding, forces her back to the Land, where a dark malevolence is about to unmake the laws of nature - and the laws of life and death...

"Donaldson has met [readers'] high expectations... you might utter at book's end: 'I want the next book right now!'" - Detroit Free Press

"Impressive... Filled with splendid inventions." - Booklist
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Author(s)

Stephen R Donaldson  
Birth: 13 May 1947 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Notes:
Stephen Reeder Donaldson (May 13, 1947 - ) was born on May 13, 1947  in Cleveland to his parents James R Donaldson and Mary Ruth Reeder.  James  Donaldson was a medical missionary and his family lived in India while  Stephen R Donaldson was between four to sixteen years of age.  His father  was a medical missionary and worked with lepers.  Stephen R. Donaldson  earned his BA degree in 1968 from the College of Wooster (Ohio) and his MA  in English in 1971 from Kent State University.

The first series Stephen R Donaldson wrote, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeleiver, was awarded first prize by the British Science Fiction Society in 1977 and 1978.  He also received the John W Campbell Award as the best new science fiction writer of 1978.

AI:
Stephen Donaldson is an American fantasy author known for his highly stylized, complex novels that blend elements of epic fantasy, science fiction, psychological drama, and political intrigue. Born on May 13, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, Donaldson grew up in a working-class family and struggled with dyslexia throughout his childhood. Despite these challenges, he developed a deep love of reading and storytelling, which would eventually lead him to become one of the most imaginative and acclaimed authors of his generation.

Donaldson attended The College of Wooster in Ohio, where he studied English and graduated in 1968. He then went on to earn a Master's degree in English from Kent State University in 1971. After completing his studies, Donaldson worked for several years as a medical copyeditor, but he always felt drawn to the world of writing and fiction. In 1977, he published his first novel, Lord Foul's Bane, which would become the first book in his landmark trilogy, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever.

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever tells the story of a cynical and embittered bestselling author who finds himself mysteriously transported to a magical realm known as The Land. There, he discovers that he has been chosen to be the savior of this world and is given the power to heal and destroy with a single touch. However, Covenant has trouble accepting his destiny and struggles with both his faith and his own personal demons. The trilogy was a groundbreaking work in the fantasy genre, and it cemented Donaldson's reputation as a master storyteller.

Over the next several decades, Donaldson would go on to write several other critically acclaimed series, including The Gap Cycle, the Mordant's Need duology, and The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. His stories often explore themes of guilt, redemption, morality, and the nature of reality itself. Donaldson's writing is known for its intricate plotting, vivid imagery, and complex characters. He has been praised for his ability to create fully realized fictional worlds and for his unique blend of mythic and futuristic elements.

Despite his success as a writer, Donaldson has faced his share of challenges over the years. In addition to his struggles with dyslexia, he has also battled with depression and health issues. However, he has remained committed to his craft, and his work has inspired generations of readers and writers. Today, he is considered one of the greatest living fantasy authors, and his influence can be seen in many contemporary works in the genre.

In addition to his writing, Donaldson has also been an activist and advocate for environmental causes. He is an outspoken critic of industrialization, urbanization, and the destruction of natural habitats. He has written extensively on these topics and has lent his support to various organizations and initiatives aimed at preserving the environment.

Overall, Stephen Donaldson is a prolific and visionary author who has left an indelible mark on the world of fantasy fiction. His complex, thought-provoking stories have captivated readers for decades, and his legacy as a master storyteller is sure to endure for generations to come.

Awards

2005World Fantasy ConventionWorld Fantasy Award - Novel Nominee
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