Ian Irvine

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New Epic Fantasy Series

Vengeance - Tainted Realm 1

November 2011, Australia (UK and US editions, April 2012)

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The Tainted Realm

Book 1 - Vengeance

Ten years ago, two children witnessed a murder that still haunts them as adults.

TALI watched as two masked figures killed her mother, and now she has sworn revenge. Even though she is a slave. Even though she is powerless. Even though she is nothing in the eyes of those who live underground, she will find her mother's killers and bring them to justice.

RIX, heir to Hightspall's greatest fortune, is tormented by the fear that he's linked to the murder, and by a sickening nightmare that he's doomed to repeat it.

When a chance meeting brings Tali and Rix together, the secrets of a kingdom are uncovered and a villain out of legend returns to throw the land into chaos. But before Tali and Rix can save the realm – and themselves – they must learn to trust each other.

INITIAL REVIEWS

"Irvine is a veteran storyteller who excels in sustaining complex plots with well-rounded characters. Here, he delivers a compelling tale of vengeance, loyalty, and the search for a place in the world." Starred review, Library Journal (US)

"That Grand Master of the vast epic is with us again! The first gripping volume of what promises to be a vintage Irvine treat. More please!" Crisetta MacLeod, Aurealis Express

"Incredibly exciting. The end will have you eagerly anticipating the next book." Good Reading (Aus)

"He knows how to spin an epic yarn and tell it with real gusto ... ambitious in scope and tirelessly action-stuffed." SFX

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Recent Books

Grim and Grimmer – hysterical horror, hopeless heroes

It's not easy to be a hero when your bum is the size of an airship and you're bobbing around the ceilings, mocked by a host of angry dwarves.

"Fast and furious and very funny." Reading Time
"The funniest horror story you'll read in a long while." Good Reading
"Very funny, as well as dangerous, gory and grotty." Aussiereviews.com
"Funny and fast paced. Recommended." Bookseller and Publisher.
"The fun explodes off every page." Richard Harland, international bestselling author of Worldshaker. www.richardharland.net
"A wonderful tale. Delightfully dark and delicious." Jacq Ellem, www.hittheroadjacq.com
"I gasped and laughed my way through these three books." Dee White, Kids' Book Capers.

Grim & Grimmer Book 4

June 2011

Grim and Grimmer 4

The Calamitous Queen

Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Paperback, 280 pages

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Emajicka is marching on Grimmery with an army of a million Fey. Can things possibly get worse?

Yes, they can, for Ike is all alone. Mellie has gone, attempting to pull off the perfect crime. Lord Monty is at war with his reattached head. The beautiful sprite Mothooliel wants to steal Ike's eyeballs, and Grogire the firewyrm plans to kill him in the most disgusting way.

Can Pook and Ike free the Collected children? Will Ike discover the secret of the Gate Guardians and clear his parents' names in time to save Grimmery? Or will Spleen and Nuckl finally feast on Ike's innards?

Brace yourselves for a wild ride.

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Grim & Grimmer Book 3

March 2011

Grim and Grimmer 3

The Desperate Dwarf

Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Paperback, 280 pages

It's not easy to be a hero when your bum is the size of an airship and you're bobbing around the ceiling, mocked by angry dwarves.

Mellie has stolen the unluckiest charm in Wychwold and can't get rid of it. Pook has an insane plan to rescue the Collected children. The demons Nuckl, Spleen and Tonsil are after Ike's innards. And the Fey Queen, Emajicka, is coming to tear out his worst nightmare.

Only Ike can save Grimmery. But first he has to win a contest with a lying, cheating scoundrel - the desperate dwarf, Con Glomryt.

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