The Cage of Nine Banestones

Pearl Saga #3

by Eric Van Lustbader

The third volume in this epic fantasy in the tradition of Frank Herbert's phenomenal DUNE series. For one hundred and one years the Kundalans have lived under the oppressive yoke of the V'ornn invaders. But according to prophecy a saviour, the Dar Sala-at, will arrive at their hour of greatest need. And by the forging together of two souls - those of a V'ornn prince and a young Kundalan woman named Riane - this hero has now been incarnated. But the sauromicians, a secret society of outcast sorcerers, are plotting the Dar Sala-at's downfall. At their disposal they have eight ancient banestones, recovered from the sacred buried city of Za Hara-at. Each stone is a source of immense malevolent power, but if the sauromicians find the final missing stone, all nine together will form an engine of unimaginable destruction, bringing doom to Kundala and all of her inhabitants. Although beset by enemies on all sides, Riane is aided in her quest by a loyal and loving group of trusted friends, both V'ornn and Kundalan. Together they are committed to overcoming the dangers in their path to ensure that Riane fulfils the prophecy and Kundala is released from peril.

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, German Literature, Speculative Fiction

629 pages, Paperback

First published May 19, 2003

About the author

Eric Van Lustbader was born and raised in Greenwich Village. He is the author of more than twenty-five best-selling novels, including The Ninja, in which he introduced Nicholas Linnear, one of modern fiction's most beloved and enduring heroes. The Ninja was sold to 20th CenturyFox, to be made into a major motion picture. His novels have been translated into over twenty languages.

Mr. Lustbader is a graduate of Columbia College, with a degree in Sociology. Before turning to writing full time, he enjoyed highly successful careers in the New York City public school system, where he holds licenses in both elementary and early childhood education, and in the music business, where he worked for Elektra Records and CBS Records, among other companies.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/ericva...

Reviews

[Laifalath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Das, was den ersten beiden Teilen an Spannungsbogen und interessanten Ereignissen mangelte, hat dieser vorerst letzte Teil im Übermass! Auch wenn die Geschichte unter dem damals aufkommenden Feminismus- und Genderwahn zu leiden hat, so hat das Buch dennoch volle 5 Sterne verdient. Auf jeden Fall ein Muss, selbst wenn man wenig mit Fantasy/extraterrestischer Fiktion was anfangen kann.

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally finished! Hope the author will continue the series one day, as I have enjoyed the journeys of the various characters, and the world they live in.

[Michael Vawser]

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[Aleeza Batara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is awesome ! This is kinda as the same topic as the story or novel that I read called Amber and Blood. I recommend you to read this!!!!

[Ruth Kevghas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't want it to end yet- I love the characters! I hope there is a fourth in this as I still have unanswered questions!

[MadMaxx · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once again i just have to show this series a few words. And these words are, "I was able to finally finish this series."

[Pete · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read about half couldn't get in to this one.