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Hunter and Fox (A Shifted World Novel) Paperback – June 26, 2012

by Philippa Ballantine (Author)
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In a world that is in constant shifting, where mountains can change to plains and then to lakes, Talyn is the Hunter for the Caisah, and a wreck of a once-proud person. She has lost her people, the Vaerli, and her soul working for the man who destroyed her people. All unknowing, she carries within her a Kindred, a chaos creature from the center of the earth that wants to help bring the Vaerli back to power. However, she has lost the ability to communicate with it.

Little does the Hunter know that salvation is looking for her, and it wears the face of gentleness and strength. Finn is a teller of tales who carries his own dreadful secret. He sets out to find answers to his path but ends up in the city of Perilous and Fair where he meets Talyn. He knows the danger and yet is drawn to her. Their fates are bound together.

Meanwhile, the Hunter's lost brother Byre is searching for his own solution to the terrible curse placed on the Vaerli. He sets forth on a treacherous journey of his own, which will intersect in the most unlikely place with that of Talyn and Finn. The ramifications of this encounter will be felt by all the people in Conhaero, from the lost Vaerli to the Caisah on his throne.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Shifted World
  2. Print length
    275 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Pyr
  5. Publication date
    June 26, 2012
  6. Dimensions
    5.99 x 0.77 x 8.94 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1616146230
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1616146238
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Weaving a tale of a world on the cusp of physical and social upheaval, Ballantine tells a story of mighty magics, pacts made and broken, betrayal, sacrifice and redemption. Hunter and Fox is a worthy feat of world-building, with Ballantine cleverly giving new clothes to old fantasy tropes...
- The Miami Herald

...she has more to offer than the usual fantasy author. A very complex back story is partly revealed in this book...and the characters have more nuance than in most stories set in pre-industrial worlds with plenty of magic...it's possible Ballantine will continue to take her characters, and readers, in unexpected directions...
-Mercury News

I find Ms. Ballantine characters to be some of the most believable, memorable, driven characters in fiction today. She is a harsh mistress and one should never become too attached to any of her creations as I personally believe that none of her characters are sacrosanct. Hunter and Fox is no different in this regard.
-View From Valhalla

...a fascinating new sword and sorcery fantasy using the metaphor of chaos to explore questions of human identity....Writing in a rich prose style, Philippa Ballantine has created some memorable characters who must explore who they are and decide what they can become.
--Tulsa Book Review

Ballantine draws readers into a fascinating new world, peopled by characters you will genuinely care about. In this first volume of the Shifted World series, she draws from classic fantasy traditions but makes them wholly her own. This world is literally alive, mountains shifting up out of plains with little warning...Talyn is a heroine to cheer for and treasure.
-RT Book Reviews

About the Author

New Zealand author Philippa Ballantine, is a fantasy writer and podcaster.
Her multiple series--Books of the Order, the Shifted World, and the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences (co-written with her husband Tee Morris)--span many speculative fiction genres.
Her works have won an Airship, a Parsec, and a Sir Julius Vogel Award. They have also appeared in the Locus Bestseller list, and been in the Goodreads Top Science Fiction books of 2011.
She currently resides in Manassas, Virginia with her husband, her daughter, and a mighty clowder of cats. Visit her online at pjballantine.com or follow her on Twitter @PhilippaJane.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pyr (June 26, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 275 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616146230
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616146238
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.99 x 0.77 x 8.94 inches
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Originally from New Zealand, Philippa Ballantine, is a horror, fantasy, and steampunk author.

Her most recent novel, Inferno's Fall, is set in the world of Alien.

She's won an Airship, a Parsec, an RT Book Review Readers Choice, and a Sir Julius Vogel Award, as well as appearing in the Locus Bestseller list, and been in the Goodreads Top Science Fiction books.

She currently resides in Manassas, Virginia with her husband, her daughter, and a mighty clowder of cats. Visit her online at pjballantine.com or follow her on Twitter @PhilippaJane.

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Customers enjoy the well-developed characters with emotional strength. They find them interesting and their favorite beings in the book.

"...Then there are the Kindred. They are perhaps my favourite beings in this book. Their outlook is not human and somewhat mystifying...." Read more

"...of "Wizard's First Rule," but with a wealth of new themes and interesting characters...." Read more

"...Every chapter was enjoyable and this book lacks uninteresting characters and sub-plots...." Read more

"Interesting magic, characters, and world, but I rather wish I had highlighted all the typos so they could be easily found and fixed...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story's storytelling. They find the fantasy world well-developed, with interesting themes and characters. The setting is described as exciting and unique.

"...The world in each of those series is different and she makes it so real regardless how strange some of the inhabitants or happenings...." Read more

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  • Ellen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful New Series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2012
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    I have really enjoyed all of Philippa Ballentine's books. The Books and Braun series is one of my favourites, but I also love the Order. The world in each of those series is different and she makes it so real regardless how strange some of the inhabitants or happenings. Now we have this series. Once again she creates a whole new world that is fascinating. Perhaps of even more importance, in this series as in other works, she has given us fully developed, interesting characters. They are heroic, flawed, haunted, and people I love spending my time getting to know.

    Many years ago the Vaerli were apparently defeated by Caisah who now rules with god- like power. He has stripped the Vaerli of most of their magical powers. He has cursed them so that a Vaerli cannot come near another Vaerli without being destroyed. They are extremely longed lived, so this condemns them to centuries of loneliness and pain. The other races don't trust them and are frequently violent toward them.

    The story is told from three points of view. Talyn the Dark who is an assassin/bounty hunter for Caisah. She is a Vaerli and hates Caisah, but believes she will find out secrets from Caisah to help restore the Vaerli. Most of the remaining Vaerli despise her as a traitor. Next we have Finn the Fox. He is a storyteller who risks his life telling the forgotten tales about the Vaerli. Then there is almost obsession about Talyn. Finally there is Byrenko who is Talyn's brother. Because of the curse he and Talyn haven't seen each other in centuries. He is trying to find his place in the world and is on a journey he doesn't quite understand. Since he was a child when the Vaerli lost their power, he has little memory of what being a Vaerli meant.

    Then there are the Kindred. They are perhaps my favourite beings in this book. Their outlook is not human and somewhat mystifying. I can't wait to read more about them in the next book and to find out what happens to our three narrators.

    I highly recommend this book as well as her Ministry of Peculiar Occurences Series, Books of the Order series and Chasing the Bard (Shakespeare and faeries, oh, my!).
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  • Moira Katson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and with wonderful depth
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2012
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    "Hunter and Fox" is a book I would certainly recommend. For those who read and enjoy fantasy, especially, it will appeal: reminiscent, stylistically, of "Wizard's First Rule," but with a wealth of new themes and interesting characters. The book steers itself well clear of cliches, and the races and religions are well thought out.

    WHAT I LIKED:

    As stated above, I liked that I could not predetermine, from the start of the book, who might be allied with whom, by what means things might be resolved, nor could I identify easy fantasy tropes. In a very realistic way, almost every character's motivations were varied and uncertain over time - every main character was torn by opposing forces. I liked the depth of the fantasy world created, and it was very clear from the writing that there were no dangling plot holes, no blurry areas; it was clear that the world was well fleshed out.

    WHAT I WISHED WE COULD HAVE SEEN:

    This book imparted a strange longing in me. I said above that the world had great depth and detail, and this is true. However, at times, this almost backfired, and I felt drowned in detail, struggling to understand the numerous terms, descriptions, and names. I almost wish that the book could have been slowed down and expanded a bit so that different aspects could be explored in more detail - but more slowly!

    IN CONCLUSION:

    Heartily recommended, but definitely a read to slow down and take your time with; else, you might get overwhelmed! I am looking forward to the sequels!
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  • Joshua Robert Matrone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inticing story in a unique setting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2012
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    After reading the first two Books of the Order I felt compelled to give this book a try and I wasn't disappointed. This book, which is the first in what will be a new series by Philippa Ballantine, is gripping almost from the very first page. The story revolves around Talyn, a female assassin who is one of the last of her kind. The level or torment that Talyn has been through, and goes through in this book forge her into an unforgettable character. The setting is very exciting and the characters a very fresh and unique. For a first book in a series there is a lot going on here, which demonstrates how Ballantine has grown in talent over the years. Every chapter was enjoyable and this book lacks uninteresting characters and sub-plots. This is a series that I will be adding to my must-buy list for sure!
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  • Brandy Walchuk
    1.0 out of 5 stars I would suggest her other novels, but not this one.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012
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    Not her best book. I love Phillipa Ballantine's work, but this one left me cold. The story is a hot mess, the characters are somewhat unlikable and very nearly unsympathetic. I wouldn't suggest it.
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  • Just wOnderful
    2.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to be confused and frustrated
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2015
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    I didn't get this book at all. I thought it was going to be a stand alone novel but after reading it, it can't be. The author introduces a lot of different character races and events in the world that are never explained. For example, the main goal of the characters in the book seemed to be ending this thing called the Harrowing, but I still don't know what that is. I thought the book was going to be about Talyn doing cool huntress things but most of the book she's at court being annoyed. It just wasn't at all what I expected, and about halfway through I was ready to give up on it. Sometimes stubbornness doesn't pay off...
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  • Hallaspinner
    3.0 out of 5 stars Rough ride
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
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    Interesting magic, characters, and world, but I rather wish I had highlighted all the typos so they could be easily found and fixed. I suppose that's possible with Kindle editions. There were enough to make this a far less enjoyable read than it should have been, given how much I have liked her other works. It also ended abruptly, but I presume that's intended to make you want to go on the the next book. I'm not sure that I will. I didn't read the short story at the end.
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  • Mc Ellis
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good solid Fantasy Fare
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2013
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    Give it a read. Its pretty good, the world is interesting and the characters pretty good. At it's heart there is of course a love story, but that's alright.
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