The Master of Whitestorm
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'Master of Whitestorm is storytelling at its best. It should establish Wurts as one of the premier fantasy authors today' - #1 New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist The standalone classic by the master of storytelling, Janny Wurts 'It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent' - Stephen R. Donaldson After escaping from the slave-galleys of the bloodthirsty Murghai, Korendir, a man whose past is shrouded in mystery, sets off on a series of extraordinary quests: to battle the sorcereress Anthei; to challenge the elemental Cyondide and win the lost hoard of the dragon Sharkash; to free the people of Northengard from the wereleopards that are decimating their population. Always Korendir's goal is treasure: but never for its own sake. A driven man, Korendir is determined to build a fortress at Whitestorm, impregnable against all comers, be they human or supernatural, to protect himself - its master - from the dark secret of his ancestry...
About this Author
Through her combined career as an author and cover artist, Janny Wurts has written nineteen novels, a collection of short stories once nominated for the British Fantasy Award, and thirty three contributions to fantasy and science fiction anthologies.
Best known for the War of Light and Shadow series, other titles include standalones To Ride Hell's Chasm, Master of Whitestorm, and Sorcerer's Legacy; the Cycle of Fire trilogy; and the Empire trilogy written in collaboration with Raymond E. Feist.
Her paintings and cover art have appeared in exhibitions, including, NASA's 25th Anniversary exhibit, Delaware Art Museum, Canton Art Museum, Hayden Planetarium in New York, and been recognized by two Chesley Awards, and three times Best of Show at the World Fantasy Convention.
She lives in Florida with three cats and two horses, and rides with a mounted team for search and rescue. Life experience as an offshore sailor, wilderness enthusiast and musician is reflected in her creative work.
Reviews
'Astonishingly original and compelling'
RAYMOND E FEIST
'Janny Wurts writes with astonishing energy; she aims high. Just when you think she's gone as far as anyone can go, she raises the stakes... It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent'
STEPHEN DONALDSON
'Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air... where every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered'
DIANA GABALDON
'With each new book it becomes more and more obvious how important Janny Wurts is to contemporary fantasy'
GUY GAVRIEL KAY
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