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'A land of mystery ... a corrupt society ... rare gifts which have been ignored and forgotten ..
'Hwenfayre has discovered the extraordinary powers of the driftwood harp left to her by a stranger - her father. But unless she learns self-control and discipline, the powers of the harp will continue to consume her.
'The First Son, Shanek, hunts down the ancient enemy of the Empire. But he is lost to his people, and as his power grows he is taken further and further from the world he knows - and from the person he once was.
'On Tanissan, a man with many names is scheming for the downfall of the Triumvirate and the world it protects ... and a boy who has never met his father discovers his true inheritance.
'And Aldere continues a journey that will have greater consequences than he could ever imagine ...' (Publisher's blurb, back cover)
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'Now the enemy is reawakening, but the sorcerous powers have not only fallen into disuse, they have been forgotten ... the three who hold these powers at this time are quite unaware of their latent abilities, and of their significance.' (Publisher's blurb)
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'With the Danan unleashed and Shanek’s humanity all but destroyed, the human world stands on the brink of destruction, unaware of its peril.
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'The power of the Triumvirate is loosed on the world and the ancient warrior code of the Way of Purity might hold the key—if anyone can unlock its mysteries in time'. Source: publisher's website (http://www.voyageronline.com.au/books/). Sighted 21/2/11.
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The First Weapon by Bevan McGuiness
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Infinitas Newsletter , March vol. 17 no. 3 2008; (p. 4)
— Review of The First Weapon 2008 single work novel -
[Review] The First Weapon
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , Summer 2007/08 vol. 87 no. 5 2007; (p. 44)
— Review of The First Weapon 2008 single work novel
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[Review] The First Weapon
2007
single work
review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , Summer 2007/08 vol. 87 no. 5 2007; (p. 44)
— Review of The First Weapon 2008 single work novel -
The First Weapon by Bevan McGuiness
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Infinitas Newsletter , March vol. 17 no. 3 2008; (p. 4)
— Review of The First Weapon 2008 single work novel
