The Malloreon (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: David Eddings
- First Published: 1987
- Type of Work: Novels
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—high fantasy
- Time of Work: Undefined, several years after the events of the Belgariad
- Setting: Various locations in the Kingdoms of the West, the Kingdom of the Angaraks, and the continent of Mallorea
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Good and evil, Kidnapping, Devils or demons, Quest, Rescue
- Locales: Mythical lands
The Plot
David Eddings’ five-book Malloreon series (1987-1991) continues the story of Garion and his friends several years after the events detailed in the Belgariad series (1982-1984). The story revolves around the final confrontation between the power of good, as seen in the Child of Light, and the power of evil, as seen in the Child of Dark. As the tale unfolds, Garion and his comrades must overcome many challenges to rescue his son and, at the end, confront the Child of Dark. During the quest, friendships and romances are created, truths are revealed about several...
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