And it’s up to Daine and her friends to defend their world from an Immortal attack. These terrifying creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Divine Realms for the past four hundred years – but now someone has broken the barrier. But she encounters other beings, too, who are not so gentle. Under Numair’s guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic. Daine takes a job handling horses for the Queen’s Riders, where she meets the master mage Numair and becomes his apprentice. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her. His voice built pictures in my head every time his character spoke.⚠️ This book will unfortunately be removed from the service on the 14th of May.ĭiscover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this second book of The Immortals series, featuring an updated cover – perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.ĭaine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack. In particular, I need to note Daniel Bostick who played Numair the Mage. “Full Cast Audio does a fantastic job of bringing Ms. “Tamora Pierce leads in narrating this exciting tale, which is lovingly detailed and populated by a cast of almost thirty people.” - AudioFile, Feb 2006

“This reading bewitches, as if a magical wand is reaching out to touch listeners and pull them in.” - KLIATT Starred Review

“This full-cast performance of the book is a joy to listen to.” - School Library Journal, Oct 2005″This full-cast performance of the book is a joy to listen to.” - School Library Journal, Oct 2005

Now Daine must master her own magic, and face her own dark memories, if she is to save her new home from destruction. It’s almost as if she can speak to them….ĭaine and Onua travel to Pirate’s Swoop, where Daine finds herself swept into a war that threatens all of Tortall, a war where magic is one of the main weapons. Soon Daine has a job working for Onua, the queen’s horsemistress, who is astonished at the girl’s way with animals. When Daine comes down from the mountains, she carries with her two things: a dark secret about her own past, and a strangely powerful magic that even she doesn’t understand.

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