This early Charles de Lint novel—previously unavailable in a paperback edition—is a stirring epic fantasy of Celtic and Nordic mythology along with swords and sorcery.
In the Green Isles, the summer magic is waning. Snake ships pillage the coastal towns, and the evil Icelord encases the verdant lands in a permanent frost. A mysterious old wizard prepares to mount one last defense of the Isles, hurrying to instruct his inexperienced apprentice in the art of shape-changing. In a desperate race to awaken the Summerlord, the newfound mage gathers a few remaining allies, including a seemingly ordinary young woman and her protective adoptive family. Mercilessly pursued by the Icelord’s army of stormkin, they flee north to the seat of the Summerlord’s power.
But the revelation of a family betrayal leads to new treachery—and time is running short for the Summerborn.
Industry Reviews
"Mr. de Lint's handling of ancient folklore to weave an entirely new pattern has never, to my knowledge, been equaled." " --"Andre Norton, author, "Elvenbane" "There is no better writer now than Charles de Lint at bringing out the magic in everyday life." " --"Orson Scott Card, author, " Ender's Game" "One of the most gifted storytellers writing fantasy today." --"Locus magazine" "This traditional fantasy . . . bears de Lint's characteristically lyrical prose and hypnotic storytelling. Filled with Celtic lore and wonderfully drawn characters, this standalone epic should please the author's many fans and lovers of medieval fantasy." --"Library Journal" "World Fantasy Award-winner de Lint dusts off an enchanting epic fantasy written in 1980 but never published. . . . His nascent poetic style evokes beautiful imagery." --"Publishers Weekly" "De Lint's greatest skill is his human focus--the mythic elements never overshadow his intimate study of character. To read de Lint is to fall under the spell of a master storyteller, to be reminded of the greatness of life, of the beauty and majesty lurking in shadows and empty doorways." --"Quill & Quire" "De Lint is a romantic; he believes in the great things, faith, hope, and charity (especially if love is included in that last), but he also believes in the power of magic--or at least the magic of fiction--to open our eyes to a larger world." --"Edmonton Journal" "This is classic high fantasy, written and revised by a master, unpublished when first completed some thirty years ago because de Lint decided to focus on contemporary fantasy stories and let it languish. It is a must for de Lint completists and, actually, for all high-fantasy and folkloristic fiction fans."
--Booklist "This traditional fantasy...bears de Lint's characteristically lyrical prose and hypnotic storytelling. Filled with Celtic lore and wonderfully drawn characters, this stand-alone epic should please the author's many fans and lovers of medieval fantasy."
--Library Journal
"World Fantasy Award winner de Lint dusts off an enchanting epic fantasy written in 1980 but never published. The result is a delightful old-fashioned group quest.... [H]is nascent poetic style evokes beautiful imagery."
--Publishers Weekly
"Eyes Like Leaves is well-paced, and the action scenes flash with energy. Charles de Lint shows signs of the bardic gift in his ability to make scenes come alive...."
--Fantasy Literature
"Eyes Like Leaves is a captivating book. 4.5 out of 5 stars."
--Bibliophile Book Blog
"If you are a fan of de Lint, Eyes Like Leaves should definitely become part of your collection. New to de Lint and like high fantasy? You should certainly give it a try."
--Little Red Reviewer
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