A Plague of Giants
| Author | Kevin Hearne |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Cover artist | Yvonne Gilbert |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Seven Kennings |
| Genre | High Fantasy |
| Publisher | Del Rey Books |
Publication date | 2017 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 640 |
| ISBN | 978-0-356-50959-4 Search this book on  . |
| Followed by | A Blight of Blackwings |
A Plague of Giants is the first novel in Kevin Hearne's fantasy series, The Seven Kennings. It was released on the 17th October, 2017. The sequel, A Blight of Blackwings, is due to be released in 2018.
Plot introduction[edit]
In the city of Pelemyn, Fintan the bard takes to the stage to tell what really happened the night the giants came. From the east came the Bone Giants, from the south, the fire-wielding Hathrim - an invasion that sparked war across the six nations of Teldwen. The kingdom's only hope is the discovery of a new form of magic that calls the world's wondrous beasts to fight by the side of humankind.
Characters[edit]
- FINTAN, BARD OF THE POET GODDESS KAELIN: Raelech bard assigned to perform daily for the people of Pelemyn, telling the story of the Giants' War.
- DERVAN DU ALOBAR: Brynt historian tasked to write down the Raelech bard's tale.
- GORIN MOGEN: Hearthfire of Harthrad, determined to secure safe haven for his people.
- KALLINDRA DU PASKRE: Daughter of a Brynt merchant.
- ABHINAVA KHOSE: Son of hunting famil in Gurana Nent.
- TALLYND DU BOLL: Tidal mariner of Pelemyn.
- GONDEL VEDD: Kaurian scholar of linguistics.
- MEARA, STONECUTTER OF THE EARTH GODDES DINAE: Young stonecutter engaged to a soldier in the garrison in Baseld.
- CULLAND DU RAFFERT: Brynt spice improter in Fornyd.
Reception[edit]
Publisher's Weekly gave the book a negative review stating "This is an altogether disappointing first glimpse into Hearne’s Seven Kennings series."[1]
Rob H. Bedford, writing for, SFFworld.com gave the book a positive review, comparing it to Patrick Rothfuss's work: "Hearne’s prose is reminiscent of Rothfuss’s and the storytelling device is also reminiscent, even if Hearne turns the dial to eleven with the various point-of-view characters"..."Highly Recommended.""[2]
Beth Cato wrote "You’ll laugh and cry and crave mustard as you’re immersed in the literal magic of storytelling in Kevin Hearne’s vivid new epic fantasy. I have experienced acute withdrawal symptoms since the book ended. I don’t want to leave this world."[3]
References[edit]
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