Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb - The Soldier Son Trilogy Book 1 - Fantasy - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008286491
Publisher: HarperVoyager
Age Range: Adult

Overview:
Shaman's Crossing is the first novel in Robin Hobb's Soldier Son Trilogy, a richly imagined epic fantasy that follows Nevare Burvelle, a young man raised for a life of military duty in the expanding nation of Gernia. As Gernia's army pushes into the mysterious Barrier Mountains, Nevare's world collides with the Speck people and their unsettling magic. Perfect for readers of character-driven fantasy, coming-of-age sagas, and fans of Hobb's celebrated worldbuilding, this brand new paperback edition offers a compelling entry point into one of modern fantasy's most respected series.

About the Book:
Nevare Burvelle is the second son of a newly ennobled military family in Gernia, destined by tradition for a career in the army. Raised to expect discipline, honour and predictable advancement, his path seems set. But when Gernia's expansion brings its soldiers into contact with the Specks, a forest people whose culture and magic defy Gernian understanding, everything Nevare has been taught begins to unravel. Rumours of a mysterious plague, deep-seated cultural prejudice, and encounters with Speck shamanism combine to threaten both his body and his beliefs. Hobb shifts deftly between disciplined scenes of military academy life and eerie, lyrical passages steeped in Speck mysticism, building a slow-burning tension that keeps readers gripped. Her prose balances intimate, introspective character work with sharp social commentary on imperialism, prejudice and the costs of ambition. As Nevare is drawn deeper into the frontier, the novel becomes as much a story of internal transformation as external adventure. This edition suits readers who love layered, morally complex storytelling and fantasy that rewards patience with genuine emotional payoff.

Key Benefits:

• Book one of Robin Hobb's acclaimed Soldier Son Trilogy, from a bestselling epic fantasy author.
• Brand new paperback edition, ready to read or gift straight away.
• Ideal for fans of military fantasy, cultural clash narratives, and coming-of-age stories.
• Explores rich, timely themes of identity, prejudice, and transformation.
• A satisfying standalone start to a trilogy for readers building their fantasy collection.
• From the acclaimed author of the Farseer and Liveship Traders series.

About the Author:
Robin Hobb is an internationally bestselling author regarded as one of the finest voices in modern epic fantasy. Born in California in 1952 and raised largely in Alaska, she balanced raising four children and running a smallholding with a long writing career. Hobb is best known for the Farseer Trilogy, the Liveship Traders, and the Soldier Son Trilogy, all celebrated for deep characterisation, intricate plotting and immersive worldbuilding. She continues to write and lives in Tacoma, Washington State, with a devoted readership and strong critical acclaim.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Shaman's Crossing delivers a thoughtful, atmospheric fantasy adventure blending military honour, cultural conflict and subtle magic. A brilliant, brand new paperback starting point for Hobb newcomers and a must-have addition for existing fans of her work.

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