R. A. MacAvoy
Bio: R. A. MacAvoy is a highly acclaimed author of imaginative and original
science fiction and fantasy novels. Her debut novel, Tea With the Black
Dragon, won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. She has
also written the Damiano trilogy, the chronicles of a wizard's young
son, set during the Italian Renaissance; The Book of Kells, and Twisting
the Rope, the highly acclaimed sequel to Tea With the Black Dragon. She
is also the author of the beloved and much-praised Lens of the World
trilogy.
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Damiano [Book One of Damiano] [MultiFormat]
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 Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Italian Renaissance this alternate history takes place in a world where real faith-based magic exists. Our hero is Damiano Dalstrego. He is a wizard's son, an alchemist and the heir to dark magics. But he is also an innocent, a young scholar and musician befriended by the Archangel Raphael, who instructs him in the lute. To save his beloved city from war, Damiano leaves his cloistered life and sets out on a pilgrimage, seeking the aid of the powerful sor... more info>> (Published: 1984)
Words: 78740 - Reading Time: 224-314 min.
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Damiano's Lute [Book Two of Damiano] [MultiFormat]
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This novel is a sequel to Damiano. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Italian Renaissance this alternate history takes place in a world where real faith-based magic exists. Our hero is Damiano Dalstrego. He is a wizard's son, an alchemist and the heir to dark magics. Shattered by the demonic fury of his dark powers, Damiano Delstrego has forsaken his magical heritage to live as a mortal man. Accompanied only by the guidance of the Archanagel Raphael, the chidings of a brash young rogue, a... more info>> (Published: 1984)
Words: 91809 - Reading Time: 262-367 min.
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Raphael [Book Three of Damiano] [MultiFormat]
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The haunting conclusion of a magnificent fantasy trilogy, which began with Damiano and continued with Damiano's Lute. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Italian Renaissance this alternate history takes place in a world where real faith-based magic exists. Weakened by his contact with mortals, the Archangel Raphael falls prey to his brother Lucifer, who strips him of his angelic powers. Sold in the Moorish slave markets, confused and humbled by his sudden humanity, Raphael finds his only s... more info>> (Published: 1984)
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Belly of the Wolf [Book Three of the Lens of the World Trilogy] [MultiFormat]
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Nazhuret, the reluctant Philosopher-hero of R.A. MacAvoy's award-winning bestseller, Lens of the World, is embarking on his final adventure. He must unwillingly end a long period of exile and once again take up the sword in defense of freedom. His old friend the King is suddenly and unexpectedly assassinated, leaving the kingdom in chaos. Nazhuret interrupts the peace of his old age to endure the horrors of war and the supernatural realm of the dead. Before his journey comes to an end, he must t... more info>> (Published: 1994)
Words: 68482 - Reading Time: 195-273 min.
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King of the Dead [Book Two of the Lens of the World Trilogy] [MultiFormat]
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Book two of the award-winning Lens of the World trilogy, this volume finds the dwarflike Nazhuret a modest and fastidious lens grinder. Although he could have chosen an exalted and wealthy life as a noble member of the court, he wishes to live in humble and undisturbed poverty with his lady Arlin. But the ordinary life that Nazhuret wants is abruptly shattered when a vicious attack by paid assassins forces him to run. With possible enemies on all sides, the only place to go is the neighboring ki... more info>> (Published: 1991)
Words: 94195 - Reading Time: 269-376 min.
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Twisting the Rope [MultiFormat]
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R.A. MacAvoy is a truly gifted author who has no need to rely on the conventions of the science fiction genre in order to hold the reader's attention. Her highly original debut novel, Tea With the Black Dragon, combined elements of mystery and fantasy along with a fascination with computer technology, and was highly praised by critics, while her Lens of the World trilogy appeared on many "best of the year" lists in the national news media. In this sequel to Tea With the Black Dragon, Mayland Lon... more info>> (Published: 1986)
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Lens of the World [Book 1 of the Lens of the World Trilogy] [MultiFormat]
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This is the story of Nazhuret, an outcast, a dwarfish offspring of unknown parents. Yet his story is a great one, filled with surprising rewards and amazing adventures. By the hands of Powl, mentor, madman, and lens grinder, Nazhuret is put to extreme mental and physical test and is blessed with knowledge. He embarks upon a journey to his destiny through war, darkness, and death. He is determined to emerge above the tiny status he was given at birth. (Published: 1990)
Words: 97776 - Reading Time: 279-391 min.
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Tea with the Black Dragon [MultiFormat]
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Martha Macnamara knows that her daughter Elizabeth is in trouble, she just doesn't know what kind. Mysterious phone calls from San Francisco at odd hours of the night are the only contact she has had with Elizabeth for years. Now, Elizabeth has sent her a plane ticket and reserved a room for her at San Francisco's most luxurious hotel. Yet she has not tried to contact Martha since she arrived, leaving her lonely, confused and a little bit worried. Into the story steps Mayland Long, a distinguish... more info>> (Published: 1983)
Words: 56131 - Reading Time: 160-224 min.
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The Book of Kells [MultiFormat]
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An unusual and original work of fantasy from the acclaimed author of Tea with the Black Dragon.A contemporary man, John Thornburn (a meek, non-violent and unpredictable artist) and woman, Derval (his tough, confrontational, strong and warrior-like lover) time travel to ancient Ireland to avenge a Viking attack. Packed with fascinating details of historical time and place in Irish history and delicately balanced on the border between realism and fantasy, the story centers around one of the most f... more info>> (Published: 1985)
Words: 127051 - Reading Time: 363-508 min.
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The Third Eagle [MultiFormat]
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Original and provocative science fiction from an author famed for her fantasy writings. Subtitle: Lessons Along a Minor String. When the warrior Wanbli came of age, he cast his lot among the stars and left the world where he'd been born. Left it, he thought, forever. His odyssey led him to one ship, then another, and to another still. It brought him face to face with the far-flung members of the universe's Seven Sentient peoples. And, finally, it brought him to the colony ship Commitment. There,... more info>> (Published: 1989)
Words: 83461 - Reading Time: 238-333 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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The Grey Horse [MultiFormat]
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Set against the colorful and magical backdrop of Ireland, The Grey Horse chronicles a time when the Irish people suffered under harsh English overlords who sought to destroy their culture and way of life. Into the Irish town of Carraroe, a magnificent, completely grey stallion appears. The horse brings with him the promise of better times and magical happenings, for he is actually the shape-shifted form of Ruairi MacEibhir, journeyed to such a time of danger in order to win the hand of the woman... more info>> (Published: 1987)
Words: 87634 - Reading Time: 250-350 min.
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