The Phoenix Unchained, James Mallory
The Phoenix Unchained, James Mallory
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The Phoenix Unchained
Book One of The Enduring Flame

Author: James Mallory, Mercedes Lackey

Narrator: William Dufris

Unabridged: 13 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/26/2007

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic


Synopsis

New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory first teamed up to write the Obsidian Trilogy, which was set in a wondrous world filled with magical beings, competing magic systems, and a titanic struggle between good and evil. That world proved so popular with the creators and readers alike that Lackey and Mallory have returned to it again, with The Phoenix Unchained, Book One of The Enduring Flame, the opening volume of a new epic fantasy trilogy.

After 1,000 years of peace, much Magick has faded from the world. The Elves live far from humankind. There are no High Mages, and Wild Mages are seen only rarely. Bisochim, a powerful Wild Mage, is determined to reintroduce Darkness to the world, believing that it is out of Balance.

Tiercel, a young Armethalian nobleman, is convinced that High Magick is not just philosophy. He attempts a spell—and draws the unwelcome attention of Bisochim. Tiercel survives Bisochim's attack and begins trying to turn himself into a High Mage.

Next in line to be Harbormaster of Armethalieh, Harrier instead finds himself regularly saving Tiercel's life and meeting magickal people and creatures. To Harrier's dismay, it seems that he must become a hero.

In The Phoenix Unchained, Harrier and Tiercel begin a marvelous journey to uncover their destinies. Along the way, they meet a charming female centaur, several snooty Elves, and the most powerful dragon their world has ever known.

About James Mallory

James Mallory is a professional ghostwriter and bestselling author with several books to his credit, including the Merlin trilogy: The Old Magic, The King's Wizard, and The End of Magic. James was born in San Francisco and attended schools in California and the Midwest before moving to New York to pursue a career in writing. He has held an assortment of jobs in the publishing industry but has been fortunate enough to write full time for a number of years. He collaborated with Mercedes Lackey on the critically acclaimed Obsidian Mountain trilogy, as well as on the Enduring Flame trilogy. Mallory lives in California with his faithful dog, Diogenes.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Charles on September 13, 2023

Another winner from Lackey and Mallory Mercedes Lackey is one of the sci-fi/fantasy greats. I don't know anything about James Mallory but he co-authors with her so I suspect he too must be or has potential to be one of the greats. This first book in the Enduring Flame trilogy is the sort of thing I e......more

Goodreads review by J on February 17, 2012

Spoilers ahead. Well, not in my opinion, but I figure I’ll hedge my bets just in case. I recently picked up an audiobook copy of The Phoenix Unchained by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory from my local library. I’d never heard of either author, but my friend Ruben asked me to read and review more fan......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on September 10, 2009

After five books of second rate horror, sci fi, and romance my to-read pile finally yielded a worthwhile fantasy. My lack of net access has promoted me to read more. My writing is still puttering along at a slow pace. Considering the condition of this book I believe I got it clearance at Borders. Th......more

Goodreads review by Amy on March 28, 2017

A wee bit slow to start but that is ok because I ended up loving it and am hooked. Finishing this book has me scrambling to start book 2. As soon as I can get it downloaded I shall begin!......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on May 15, 2016

I loved this book! Yes, it's been more than ten years since the last time I read a book from Mercedes Lackey, and I certainly haven't read anywhere near all of them that had come out by that time, but I've always remembered her books fondly. So when I realised that my library had this series on file......more