Book Description
From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow
War.The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny
X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year.In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that
could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation.On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this
summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.


From the Publisher
Thirteen years after the epic battle of Knockmar broke the grip of a tyrant, the land has been wracked by war and chaos. According to prophecy, there is but one hope of deliverance: the Savious Princess, Elora Danan. Raised friendless and alone, she has grown into a spoiled brat who seemingly takes joy in making miserable the lives around her. The fate of the Great Realms rests in her hands, and she couldn't care less. Only a stranger can lead her to her destiny. But first, he must strike a devil's bargain and resurrect a powerful warrior from soulless sleep -- in a world of blood and horror where shadows have declared war on the light. (TM) and © 1995 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Princess Elora is her country's only hope for peace after a cataclysmic war--if only she believes in saving it! A magical medieval tale from the dynamic imaginations of the creator of Star Wars & the author of the X-Men adventures.

ANNOTATION

In the 13 years since the epic battle of Knockmaar crushed a tyrant, the land has been twisted into a hellish battleground. But the words of prophecy point to one ray of hope--the Saviour Princess, Elora Danan. Raised friendless and alone, she delights in others' misery. With the fate of the Great Realms in her indifferent hands, her destiny hinges on a stranger who must firstr cut a devil's bargain to revive a warrior from his soulless sleep.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Thirteen years have passed since the epic battle of Nockmaar, where a wayward band of heroes, brought together by circumstance broke the hold of evil on the land. But the triumph was short-lived. Within a year the land was plunged into an unrelenting storm of war and chaos, lashed by ancient rivalries and unforgiving hatreds in the realms of both flesh and spirit. According to prophecy, there is only one hope for true and lasting peace: the Princess Elora Danan, who will be invested with rank and authority on her birthday.

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