The The Warrior Prophet

As a vast Holy War begins, a powerful new force emerges in the second book of this “violent, passionate, darkly poetic” fantasy series (SFSite.com). The first battle against the heathen has been won, but while the Great Names squabble over the spoils, Kellhus draws more followers to his banner. The sorcerer Achamian and his lover, Esmenet, submit entirely—only to face an unimaginable test of faith. The warrior Cnaiur falls ever deeper into madness. The skin-spies of the Consult watch with growing trepidation. And across the searing wastes of the desert, a name—a title—begins to be whispered among the faithful. Who is the Warrior-Prophet? A dangerous heretic who turns brother against brother? Or the only man who can avert the Second Apocalypse? With the fate of the Holy War hanging in the balance, the great powers will have to choose between their most desperate desires and their most ingrained prejudice. Between hatred and hope. Between the Warrior-Prophet and the end of the world . . . With his spectacularly powerful debut The Darkness that Comes Before, a fantasy epic that rewrote conventions of the fantasy genre and garnered thunderous praise from reviewers and readers alike, R. Scott Bakker introduced readers to his richly imagined world of myth, violence, and sorcery. In The Warrior Prophet, the thrilling story of the powerful logician-monk Anasurimbor Kellhus and the apocalyptic Holy War continues, as we venture further into the darkly enchanting, horrifyingly threatening battlescape upon which the war will be decided.As the crusade plunges violently southward, struggling with both the enemy and internecine turmoil, the enigmatic Kellhus finds himself ever closer to the elusive goal of meeting his father, while gaining further mastery of the ancient knowledge he will need for the encounter. And amid the brewing apocalypse, his swift-rising career has aroused more than curiousity from his enemis. Boldly imaginative, wickedly suspenseful, tantalizingly adventurous, The Warrior Prophet furthers Bakker's claim to the highest ranks of the fantasy genre. The second book in the Prince of Nothing TrilogyThe first battle against the heathen has been won, but while the Great Names plot and squabble over the spoils, Kellhus patiently extends his influence, drawing more followers to his banner. The sorcerer Achamian and his lover, Esmenet, submit entirely, only to have their faith tested in unimaginable ways. The warrior Cnaiur falls ever deeper into madness. The skin-spies of the Consult watch with growing trepidation. And as the vast host of the Holy War endures its sternest test in the searing wastes of the desert, a name - a title - begins to be whispered amongst the faithful. But who is the Warrior-Prophet: a dangerous heretic, who turns brother against brother? Or the only man who can avert the Second Apocalypse? The Holy War stands on a knife edge. If all is not to be lost the great powers will have to choose between their most desperate desires and their most ingrained prejudice. Between hatred and hope. Between the .. The First Battle Against The Heathen Has Been Won, But While The Great Names Plot And Squabble Over The Spoils, Kellhus Patiently Extends His Influence, Drawing More Followers To His Banner. The Sorcerer Achamian And His Lover, Esmenet, Submit Entirely, Only To Have Their Faith Tested In Unimaginable Ways. The Warrior Cnaiur Falls Ever Deeper Into Madness. The Skin-spies Of The Consult Watch With Growing Trepidation. And As The Vast Host Of The Holy War Endures Its Sternest Test In The Searing Wastes Of The Desert, A Name - A Title - Begins To Be Whispered Amongst The Faithful. But Who Is The Warrior-prophet: A Dangerous Heretic, Who Turns Brother Against Brother? Or The Only Man Who Can Avert The Second Apocalypse? The Holy War Stands On A Knife Edge. If All Is Not To Be Lost The Great Powers Will Have To Choose Between Their Most Desperate Desires And Their Most Ingrained Prejudice. Between Hatred And Hope. Between The Warrior-prophet And The End Of The World...