Jul 08, 2015 i moved out, ive made a recording of one of the book series that we never finished. She skillfully creates an unknown world and gives it the history and culture needed to draw the reader into the world she created. Oct 26, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Karen hancock has made a significant contribution to the genre of christian fantasy with her novel, light of eidon. Book of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and self a search that will transform him from a sickly, head in the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage set in a world of. The shadow within book by karen hancock thriftbooks. The light of eidon is more fantasy than allegory, but spiritual truths abound. The light of eidon i must say the first few chapters of this book started interesting but slow but after chapter 5 its starts to get live. Abramm has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becomi. Light of eidon speaks to anyone who has faced a seemingly hopeless situation, where god feels the universe away. Karen hancock has won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena and the first three books in the legends of the guardianking series, the light of eidon, the shadow within, and shadow over kiriath. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1. The light of eidon by karen hancock overview the first novel in a new dynamic series follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headintheclouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage.
Karen hancock books list of books by author karen hancock. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jan 23, 2016 i found what i was looking for in the light of eidon, by karen hancock. Hey, didja know that karen hancock won the christy award for excellence in christian fiction given at the annual cba convention in 2003 for arena, again in 2004 for light of eidon, and just this past july 7th, won for the third time for shadow within. Light of eidon has the heart of jrr tolkien, the flare of terry brooks, the adventure of tom clancy, and the sense of destiny of the star wars saga.
Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headin the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient mistbound cities, the light of eidon is the first. See all books authored by karen hancock, including light of eidon, and the shadow within, and more on. A goodsized novel with 43 chapters, this book had a lot to offer me and hit the spot. The next few weeks will feature one of my and my husbands favourite series of novels called legends of the guardian king by karen hancock. Buy a cheap copy of light of eidon book by karen hancock. Her first two novels, arena and the light of eidon, won the christy award for.
The lead protagonists seem real especially as their feelings grow for one another. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The light of eidon by karen hancock overview the first novel in a new dynamic series follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headin the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. Light of eidon by karen hancock, 9780764227943, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Its dark, grim, sometimes bloody, but ultimately imbued with an essential spirituality that places it on a far different plane than runofthemill fantasy. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1 by karen hancock book cover, description, publication history. She graduated from the university of arizona with bachelors degrees in biology and wildlife biology. Jun 01, 2003 karen hancock has made a significant contribution to the genre of christian fantasy with her novel, light of eidon. Abramm, the fifth son of the king of kiriath, has little chance of ever becoming. When the oppressed masses rally around his success, he discovers his suffering has molded him into something greater than he ever thought possibleto serve a purpose he never imagined. The light of eidon is just exquisitely rendered fantasy that keeps you turning the pages deep into the night. Abramm kalladorne has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becoming worthy to touch and tend the sacred flames of eidon, and he expects to be blessed for his devotion and sacrifice. Light of eidon southeastern libraries cooperating overdrive. Eldrin finds out his brother raynen was telling the truth the mataio are just using him and dont really worship eidon at all. Abramm kalladorne has dedicated the last eight years of his life to becoming worthy to touch and tend the sacred flames of eidon, and he.
Sep 25, 2012 continuing my series highlighting the first book in my legends of the guardian king series, the light of eidon, i thought today id draw your attention to the scrapbook i developed for it, similar to the one i did for arena. Winner of the 2004 christy award for christian fantasy. It reads like a good historical novel wellresearched settings, cultures, and customs, tight plot, polished writing, multidimensional characters, excellent dialogue. May 01, 2002 karen hancock won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena, the light of eidon, the shadow within, andshadow over kiriath. Legends of the guardian king book 3 karen hancock has created a beautiful and powerful fantasy series that continues to win new readers and remind them of who holds their hopes and victories in his hands. I enjoyed her characters and how they came from so many viewpoints. Light of eidon the writing diary of novelist karen hancock. The light of eidon is a book one that sadly does not make one want to reach for book two. Hancocks first novel, arena, was a wonderfully rendered allegory, full of interesting characters, landscapes, and inner struggles. Karen hancock is the author of the light of eidon 3. Karen hancock is a graduate of the university of arizona with bachelors degrees in biology and wildlife biology. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient, mistbound cities, his journey. Karen hancock has won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena and the first three books in the legends of the guardianking series, the light of.
The series is the legends of the guardianking by karen hancock, and the first book is the light of eidon. I found what i was looking for in the light of eidon, by karen hancock. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and. Karen hancock won christy awards for each of her first four novelsarena, the light of eidon, the shadow within, andshadow over kiriath. She received a christy award for her debut novel, arena. Light of eidon by karen hancock was published by baker book house usa in july 2003 and is our 33380th best seller. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Jul 01, 2003 karen hancock, randall ingermanson, and michael warden are leading the way to see that this changes. Karen hancock combines high fantasy with christian allegory in light of eidon, the first book in her legends of the guardianking saga although abramm kalladorne is a prince of keriath, he has spent eight years since the age of preparing to enter religious life as a guardian of the holy flames of eidon. Continuing my series highlighting the first book in my legends of the guardian king series, the light of eidon, i thought today id draw your attention to the scrapbook i developed for it, similar to the one i did for arena.
The second book in the series is the shadow within. A topnotch, satisfying adventure with great twists and turns and in no way predictable. Author karen hancocks complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Light of eidon legends of the guardianking, book 1 karen hancock on. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient mistbound cities, the light of eidon is the first volume of the new epic series, legends of the guardianking. Karen hancock on the eve of taking the vows to become tender of the sacred flames of eidon, abramm is betrayed by his spiritual mentor and sold into slavery by his brothers, where he is forced to compete as a. For a while, hancocks novel seems like a gladitorial epic, but then eidon, or jesus. Karen hancock is a christian science fiction and fantasy author who currently. In light of the special e book offer bethany house has this month on that book, as well as the recent repackage, rerelease of my first novel arena, i thought now might be an appropriate time to revisit those golden days when i was a newly published novelist. Light of eidon has the heart of jrr tolkien, the flare of terry brooks, the adventure of tom clancy. Karen hancock doesnt just tell a tale, she takes abramm on a search for truth.
Karen hancock, randall ingermanson, and michael warden are leading the way to see that this changes. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from a sickly, headintheclouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. I moved out, ive made a recording of one of the book series that we never finished. Learn more about light of eidon in the tulsa citycounty library digital collection. Book of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and self a search that will transform him from a sickly, head in the clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage set in a world of swords and. It certainly baffles young abramm kalladorne, hancocks hero. Her allegories are illuminating, accurate to biblical truth and very creative. Karen hancock provides a powerful parable that will send the audience seeking other works such as her tremendous fantasy with a message the light of eidon. Click to read more about the light of eidon by karen hancock. Learn more about light of eidon in the southeastern libraries cooperating digital collection. In light of the special ebook offer bethany house has this month on that book, as well as the recent repackage, rerelease of my first novel arena, i thought now might be an appropriate time to revisit those.
In the light of eidon, she begins a fantasy series called legends of the guardian king that is more clearly a christian allegory but is so crisscrossed with subplots and deceit that exactly where the light of eidon shines may baffle the reader. Book 1 of legends of the guardian king which follows the life of abramm kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and selfa search that will transform him from. It certainly baffles young abramm kalladorne, hancock s hero. Winner of the 2004 christy award for christian fantasy a beacon in a strong new line.
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