Bloodstone is the second novel in Gillian Philip's critically acclaimed Rebel Angels series, debuting in the United States for the first time.
For centuries, Sithe warriors Seth and Conal MacGregor have hunted for the Bloodstone demanded by their Queen. Homesick, and determined to protect their clan, they have also made secret forays across the Veil. One of these illicit crossings has violent consequences that will devastate both their close family, and their entire clan.
In the Otherworld, Jed Cameron, a feral, full-mortal young thief, becomes entangled with the strange and dangerous Finn MacAngus and her shadowy uncles. When he is dragged into the world of the Sithe, it's nothing he can't handle until time warps around him, and menacing forces reach out to threaten his infant brother. In the collision of two worlds, war and tragedy are inevitable, especially when treachery comes from the most shocking of quarters.
Industry Reviews
Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was Suzanne Collins with "The Hunger Games..."This year it's Gillian Philip's "Firebrand.".. A fantastically violent, utterly thrilling tale..."Firebrand" is one of the very best...Philip's clear prose is as fiery as whiskey...This deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010. Philip has created an utterly believable other world, where male and female are equals in arms. It is often stark and brutal but with moments of heartbreaking beauty. "Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was Suzanne Collins with The Hunger Games...This year it's Gillian Philip's Firebrand... A fantastically violent, utterly thrilling tale...Firebrand is one of the very best...Philip's clear prose is as fiery as whiskey...This deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010." --The Sunday Times on Firebrand"Philip has created an utterly believable other world, where male and female are equals in arms. It is often stark and brutal but with moments of heartbreaking beauty." --The Guardian on Firebrand Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was Suzanne Collins with The Hunger Games...This year it's Gillian Philip's Firebrand... A fantastically violent, utterly thrilling tale...Firebrand is one of the very best...Philip's clear prose is as fiery as whiskey...This deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010. The Sunday Times on Firebrand Philip has created an utterly believable other world, where male and female are equals in arms. It is often stark and brutal but with moments of heartbreaking beauty. The Guardian on Firebrand " Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was Suzanne Collins with "The Hunger Games..."This year it's Gillian Philip's "Firebrand.".. A fantastically violent, utterly thrilling tale..."Firebrand" is one of the very best...Philip's clear prose is as fiery as whiskey...This deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010. "The Sunday Times on Firebrand""" Philip has created an utterly believable other world, where male and female are equals in arms. It is often stark and brutal but with moments of heartbreaking beauty. "The Guardian on Firebrand "" "Once a year, a new novelist really blows me away. Last year it was Suzanne Collins with "The Hunger Games..."This year it's Gillian Philip's "Firebrand.".. A fantastically violent, utterly thrilling tale..."Firebrand" is one of the very best...Philip's clear prose is as fiery as whiskey...This deserves prizes... The best fantasy novel of 2010."--"The Sunday Times "on "Firebrand" "Philip has created an utterly believable other world, where male and female are equals in arms. It is often stark and brutal but with moments of heartbreaking beauty."--"The Guardian "on "Firebrand"
