New York Times-bestselling Tad Williams' ground-breaking epic fantasy saga of Osten Ard begins an exciting new cycle! Volume One of The Last King of Osten Ard
Enter the epic fantasy world that inspired a generation of modern fantasy writers, including George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Christopher Paolini. The Witchwood Crown begins Tad William's next masterpiece, bringing together the best of character-driven fantasy, action-packed high adventure, and monumental worldbuilding.
THE LAST KING OF OSTEN ARD: BOOK ONE
Osten Ard is at a critical turning point once again. Ancient enemies, long silent, are preparing to reclaim lands that were once theirs
Explore more of Osten Ard in Tad William's landmark original trilogy-Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn-and the new stand-alone novel, The Last King of Osten Ard!
Praise for Osten Ard:
"Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It's one of my favorite fantasy series."
-George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of The Games of Thrones
"Groundbreaking...changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine."
-Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind
"Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time."
-Christopher Paolini, New York Times-bestselling author of Eragon
Industry Reviews
"Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy.... It's one of my favorite fantasy series." --George R. R. Martin, New York Times-bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire "Groundbreaking.... Changed how people thought of the genre, and paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine." --Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times-bestselling author of The Name of the Wind
"Tad Williams is a master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece. Williams' return to Osten Ard is every bit as compelling, deep, and fully-rendered as the first trilogy, and he continues to write with the experience and polish of an author at the top of his game." --Brandon Sanderson, New York Times-bestselling author of Mistborn
"Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn is one of the great fantasy epics of all time."
--Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon
"Building upon the revered history of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Williams has outdone himself by penning a 700-plus page novel that is virtually un-put-down-able.... Williams' grand-scale storytelling mastery is on full display here. Not just utterly readable--an instant fantasy classic." --Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"Readers who delight in losing themselves in long complex tales of epic fantasy will be in their element here, and there is the promise of much more to come in future volumes." --Locus
"Panoramic, vigorous, often moving.... Williams adroitly weaves together the tales...heralding a suitably epic and glorious conclusion." --Publishers Weekly
"Highly Recommended. [Williams] draws on many mythologies for the background of his fantasy epic...story spiced with political intrigue and strong appealing heroes." --Library Journal
"A grand fantasy on a scale approaching Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings." --Cincinnati Post