A noble king discovers what happens when he leaves a door open for evil. Buy the paperback book sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson at indigo. Sword in the stars, the beginning of the dark sea annals. The difference in their uncanny eyes could not be easily discerned. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. And the truths spoken in this novel are deep, impacting, and wise. Sword in the stars the myridian constellation volume 1 batson, wayne. This epic fantasy by the wellknown wayne thomas batson is filled with biblical allusions, a dramatic conversion, battles, political intrigue, and a man wrestling with god. Based on this first installment, i am sure the dark sea annals will be another highquality series from an. Wayne thomas batsons sword in the stars is a christianthemed epic fantasy that takes too long to develop, making it hard to care about the characters or their situation. A sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson jill williamson. I wasnt quite sure what to expect, but if it was just half as good as his other books, i knew i would love it. Wayne thomas batson audio books, best sellers, author.
Wayne thomas batson explores the concept of dreams and their effects on us. Sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson hallie reads. Sword in the stars is the first of the dark sea annals and is the ninth book that wayne thomas batson has written. Alastair, the main character, earned my sympathy and respect as he battled to free himself from his past. Wayne thomas batson was born in seabrook, md in 1968. Sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson sffworld. He was really good at killing, but hated to kill the innocent peasants and children.
Wayne thomas batson is the bestselling author of seventeen adventure novels including the fan favorite. I picked up the original version of this book when it came out almost 10 years ago now after reading his isle of swords pirate novel. Sword in the stars the myridian constellation volume 1. I am the author of the door within trilogy, a fantasy series full of thrills, chills, and occasional spills. The sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson goodreads. Fantasy readers, make sure to check out this book from wayne thomas batson. Batson credits god for every concept, story, word, and phrase except the mistakes, batson. The disastrous consequences impact generations, leaving the throne of anglinore to a wicked despot, the kingdom in ruins, and aravels son loch in exile. I kept thinking while reading it, i want to get to the end. Wayne thomas batson is the bestselling author of five adventure novels including the fantasy epic door within trilogy and the pirate duo isle of swords and isle of fire. Thats why, given our current stayathome crisis, i created a video reading of one of my favorite readaloud passages.
I like that fact, i think he is staying with his readers as they grow up as well. Sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson nook book. The sword in the stars myridian constellation, book 1 by wayne thomas batson book cover, description, publication history. As a huge fan of wayne thomas batson, i was thrilled to begin reading sword in the stars. A middle school reading and english teacher for 18 years, batson loves to challengeand be challenged byhis students. When at last, the sword epub appears in the stars, alastair begins a fruitless search for the halfainin that. Sword in the stars is the first release in the dark sea annals series. Wayne attended gabriel duval senior high school and wrote this for his yearbook. First the book, wayne thomas batson has managed to write a book filled with classic fantasy troupes and parallels with the christian faith.
Wayne thomas batson had tapped into a story idea that a lot of teens are really interested in. Batson credits god for every concept, story, word, and phrase except the mistakes, batson says. Sword in the stars wayne thomas batson 9780899578774. I crank up the dramatic reading to 11 and absolutely love seeing the expressions on listeners faces.
I had no idea who wayne thomas batson was, but after reading those first books, i was hooked. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Overall i really enjoyed learning of myraids history in a way i have never seen an author do before. The title of this book and the premise captured my attention at once. I received a copy of this book from celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that i gave of my own free will. In the rays of the setting sun, both aravels and morlans eyes appeared gold. Wayne thomas batson is the author of the bestselling novels.
Sword in the stars the myridian constellation book 1 by wayne thomas batson, caleb havertape, et al. Sword in the stars is a book thats target age is older then most of wayne thomas batsons books. Sword in the stars the myridian constellation book 1. I found the story engaging, the plot intriguing, and the action in typical batson style kept the story moving at all times. All the books were there, and i bought them really cheap. So he drowns his sorrows in an extremely addictive and highly illegal drug. Myridian constellation, and a supernatural thriller series for adults.
Sword in the stars the myridian constellation book 1 ebook. I hope you have as much fun watching as i had making this. If you make a purchase through one, i may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Sword in the stars wayne thomas batson looking for a. Sword in the stars is the beginning of wayne thomas batsons foray into adult fantasy. Isle of swords, isle of fire and the door within trilogy. Centuries have passed since the silence, and the few remaining faithful cling to the ancient prophecies of the first one. I have a somewhat long history with wayne thomas batsons sword in the stars, book one in the newly renamed the myridian constellation series. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I feel like in this book, hes showing us his real, true fantasy style for the first time. I have a somewhat long history with wayne thomas batsons sword in the stars, book one in the newly renamed the myridian constellation. During the early years he tortured his older brothers and sisters, doing those things that only younger siblings can do to get on your nerves. I found the story engaging, the plot intriguing, and the actionin typical batson stylekept the story moving at all times. Wayne thomas batson has written a number of wellreceived young adult novels and with sword in the stars, he launches both a new series the dark sea annals and his foray into adult fantasy.
Wayne thomas batson with an epic sword in the stars aryn the. Sword in the stars, book by wayne thomas batson paperback. Wayne thomas batson haunted by memories of a violent past, alastair coldhollow wagers his life on the hope that a sword will appear in the stars and the foretold halfainin, the pathwalker, would come. This book is well written, but the only downside was the part that involved fairlike folk. Sword in the stars, volume 1 by wayne thomas batson. Sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson is a big book, 566 pages long. August 16, 2017 the difference in their uncanny eyes could not be easily discerned. The sword in the stars myridian constellation, book 1 by wayne. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Sword in the stars the dark sea annals volume 1 thomas batson. I bought both isle of swords and isle of fire, and shortly after a sword in the stars and the errant.
Sword in the stars by wayne thomas batson with a giveaway. Wayne thomas batson has once again brought us a fantasy world so alive, so creative, and so thrilling that youll never need to visit an amusement park again. This is the first book in the dark sea annals series. I got about onethird into that version and put it down for other books, as i felt a little bored and left wondering. M y favorite thing to do as an author is read my books to people. Centuries have passed since the silence, and the few remaini. Climb into the rollercoaster, buckle your seatbelt, and get ready to scream. Not only was it as good as his others, but it was also far better. About 5 years ago, i was lucky enough to stumble upon the door within trilogy at a goodwill.
Sword in the stars audiobook by wayne thomas batson. A middle school reading teacher in maryland for eighteen years, wayne tailors his stories to meet the needs of the young people he cares so deeply about. Wayne thomas batson with an epic sword in the stars aryn. However these do not take away from the story in the slightest, the vivid image that batson paints of the world is phenomenal, creating deep, lifelike characters that leave you wanting more. It follows a onceassassin alastair coldhollow who served in a secretly evil villains morlans army. While i was reading the book, i couldnt really say, this is tolkienesque, or this is very lewis, or this is very anyotherauthor.