For the first time – MYRREN'S GIFT, BLOOD AND MEMORY, and BRIDGE OF SOULS in one collection, with the first chapter of THE SCRIVENER'S TALE. Enter the world of tHE QUICKENING… In this superb trilogy, Fiona McIntosh weaves a gripping story of action and intrigue. Praise for tHE QUICKENING: 'It's a “just one more chapter” sort of book. Don't start reading MYRREN'S GIFt in the evening if you have to get up early the next morning!' – Robin Hobb 'Fiona McIntosh is a seductress. I have not moved from the sofa in three days' – SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'A romping good read… will have readers “hanging” for more' – GOOD READING 'Enchanting… McIntosh manages to sustain suspense while deftly handling a large cast of characters and an intricate plot' – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Relentless, twisty plotting… compulsively readable' – KIRKUS REVIEWS 'Stunning… Nothing short of astonishing. McIntosh weaves a captivating web of action, escapes, and intrigue from which you cannot break free' – bookreporter.com 'Reminiscent of Raymond E. Feist's classic PRINCE OF tHE BLOOD and John Marco's tYRANtS AND KINGS trilogy… McIntosh's utterly readable MYRREN'S GIFt is a book fantasy fans will have a hard time putting down… this fantasy has it all. Highly recommened' – Barnes & Noble Explorations
