The Illearth War (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, Book Two) - Hardcover

Donaldson, Stephen R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805012710 ISBN 13: 9780805012712

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 1977

Synopsis

Returning to the Land, after forty years of its time, Thomas Covenant finds the powers of evil, under Lord Foul the Despiser, fully unleashed and assumes the responsibility of finding a way to defeat Lord Foul

About this title

From the Publisher:

These books have never received the recognition they deserve. It's one of the most powerful and complex fantasy trilogies since Lord of the Rings, but Donaldson is not just another Tolkien wanabee. Each character-driven book introduces unexpected plots, sub-plots, and a host of magical beings so believably rendered you'd believe you might bump into them on your way to the bookstore.
                                                --Alex Klapwald, Director of Production

From the Inside Flap:

The second volume in the epic Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever.
Thomas Covenant found himself once again summoned to the Land. The Council of Lords needed him to move against Foul the Despiser who held the Illearth Stone, ancient source of evil power. But although Thomas Covenant held the legendary ring, he didn't know how to use its strength, and risked losing everything....

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0805012710
• ISBN 13: 9780805012712
• Binding: Hardcover