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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5: Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5: Oath Breaker

Michelle Paver

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 26, 2010

A Fantasy pick for readers exploring Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5: Oath Breaker.

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Who it’s for
A dark forest adventure weighs the pull of vengeance against the cost of breaking promises.
Themes
Vengeance and its cost, Keeping promises, Grief and guilt
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

“Fast-paced and exciting adventure that will enthrall every reader.” —Erin Hunter, author of the New York Times bestselling Warriors series In the fifth book in Michelle Paver’s bestselling fantasy series, a struggling hero descends down a dark path. A thrilling read for fans of Brandon Mull and Jeanne DuPrau. When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. Nine moons later he becomes the hunter when he vows to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends.

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Racked by guilt and grief, he follows the killer into the Deep Forest, where the World Spirit stalks the hidden valleys as a tall man with the antlers of a stag. But there is a rottenness at the heart of the Forest, for its clans have succumbed to the lies of the Soul-Eaters. Here, Torak must face fire, war, and overwhelming evil. Oath Breaker is a story about keeping promises and the true cost of vengeance. “Highly entertaining.” —New York Times Book Review

Promises and Vengeance

A dark forest adventure weighs the pull of vengeance against the cost of breaking promises.

Come here for

  • Mythic forest danger and a hero turned hunter
  • Fantasy adventure with a sharper, darker edge

Expect

  • Fire, war, and a struggle against overwhelming evil
  • A focus on grief, guilt, and the cost of vengeance

Where it sits

Prehistoric Stories88%
Magic & Fantasy77%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Wolves & Coyotes
  • Prehistoric Stories
  • Magic & Fantasy
Authors
Michelle Paver
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 26, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Vengeance and its cost · Keeping promises · Grief and guilt
Reading lane
Wolves & Coyotes