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| Book Title | The Burning Land |
| Series | Way of Arata |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Victoria Strauss |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Published | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Good paperback with moderate shelf wear, edge wear, light corner creasing, and cover rubbing from normal reading. Binding is solid and pages are clean with no major writing or loose pages. A nice reading copy of the first book in the Way of Arata duology. |
| Condition | Good |
Only a few years after the fall of the atheistic Caryax regime, the kingdom of Arsace struggles to rebuild both its government and its faith. Brother Gyalo, a gifted Shaper and devout monk, is sent into the legendary Burning Land to search for a colony of religious exiles believed lost for generations. There he discovers truths that challenge everything he has ever believed. Alongside Axane, a young Dreamer gifted with forbidden visions, Gyalo must confront ancient secrets capable of igniting a war between faith, magic, and political power.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Victoria Strauss delivers an intelligent, character-driven epic fantasy centered on faith, belief, and the consequences of religious and political extremism. Rather than relying solely on battles and monsters, The Burning Land explores philosophical questions while still providing memorable world-building, magic, and adventure. Readers who enjoy authors such as Guy Gavriel Kay, Lois McMaster Bujold, or Katherine Kurtz will appreciate its thoughtful storytelling.
Collector Notes
The Burning Land is the opening volume of the Way of Arata duology. Although it never achieved mass-market popularity, it has earned a loyal following among readers who appreciate mature, thoughtful fantasy. Victoria Strauss is also well known as the co-founder of Writer Beware, an organization dedicated to protecting authors from publishing scams.
