has a chance of putting its aughor firmly on the trone next to Tolkien-and keeping him there. A very worthy and absorbing addition to the fantasy field.' -Andre Norton A fantasy of epic scope, fast-moving action and vivid imagination.' - The Washington Post Book World 'Understandably, this is one of the highest-regarded books in the world.' - Fantasy Book Review But more exciting events are about to unfold as Queen Aglaranna and her delegation from Elvandar arrive to discuss the Tsurani threat. Only Pug's strange brand of magic might yet turn the tide, in the struggle to repel the invaders and restore peace to Midkemia. The Riftwar has begun Magician apprentice Pug may have lost his mentor as Kulgan, the Master Magician of Crydee, lies wounded by a strange attack from the Tsurani invaders. Now the lives of Pug and his friend Tomas are thrown into danger and disarray. (About time ) This book was actually entitled 'Magician:Apprentice - The authors Preferred version'. But his courage will be tested still further when dark beings from another world open a rift in the fabric of spacetime to rekindle the age-old battle between the forces of Order and Chaos. 1 All right Ive just finished the first volume in the Riftwars. Though ill at ease with the normal ways of wizardry, Pug soon earns his place as a squire after saving the life of one of the royals at court. Orphaned boy Pug is apprenticed to a powerful court magician named Kulgan in the world of Midkemia. Feist's Riftwar Saga-a classic of fantasy literature which no true fan should be without-opens with this tale of magic, might, and adventure. Pug is a young orphan who has been taken under the protection of the local Duke and has found a place for himself at the castle. 'One of the world's most successful fantasy fiction authors.'- The Guardian

The Riftwar Saga-a classic of fantasy literature which no true fan should be without-opens with this tale of magic, might, and adventure.

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