The Dream Gatherer

by Kristen Britain Narrated by Ellen Archer

Overview

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the*New York Times*bestselling Green Rider series, this short volume introduces listeners to new sides of Sacoridia in two new short stories and a novella.

In*The Dream Gatherer, Kristen Britain presents a novella and two short stories set in the universe of her best selling Green Rider series in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the publication of her first novel,*Green Rider.

The Dream Gatherer
Dreams can be dangerous. A visit with the eccentric Berry sisters turns dangerous when an arcane device is discovered in their house that can summon dreamers through their dreams, and one of them is a nightmare.

Wishwind
Finding peace during the Long War. Raised in an orphan camp, Green Rider Danalong has known only war and strife, until a shipwreck leaves him stranded on a mysterious island.

Linked, on the Lake of Souls
A story of friendship within a story of friendship. In the sixth volume of the Green Rider series,*Firebrand, a wounded Karigan G'ladheon asks her friend Estral to tell her a story to take her mind off her pain. This is that story.

The audiobook includes backstory on the creation of*Green Rider*by the author, and a special introduction by award-winning science fiction and fantasy author, Julie E. Czerneda.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

10/08/2018
With this pleasing collection, Britain (Firebrand) celebrates the 20th anniversary of the publication of Green Rider, her first novel, which opened her ongoing epic fantasy series featuring intrepid adventurer Karigan G’ladheon. Britain begins by telling “The Story Behind the Story,” describing the creative road of that original work. Each of the 13 stories and one novella in this collection are written in the voice of Estral, Golden Guardian of Selium and friend of Karigan. “Wishwind” tells an ancient tale of the goddesslike figure of Marin the Gardener; the others tie in to the current story line of the series. “Linked, on the Lake of Souls” is a humorous tale told by Estral to Karigan while both are held captive. “The Dream Gatherer” sees Estral arrive at Seven Chimneys, the magical home of the Berry sisters, first introduced in Green Rider. An additional measure of whimsy is added by Britain’s own “amateur” illustrations. This is a must for fans of the series. Agent: Russell Galen, Scovil Galen Ghosh Literary. (Nov.)

From the Publisher

Praise for the Green Rider series:

“Green Rider is a wonderfully captivating heroic fantasy adventure.... Kristen Britain’s likable heroine and fast-paced plot kept me eagerly turning pages. This is the rarest of finds: a truly enjoyable read.” —Terry Goodkind, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Sword of Truth series

"Kristen Britain is one of the most astonishing fantasy writers working today. She has created a richly imagined world where magic is as real as courage, and where a young woman's heroism can change the course of history." ―Tess Gerritsen, author of The Apprentice

"Britain keeps the excitement high from beginning to end, balancing epic magical battles with the humor and camaraderie of Karigan and her fellow riders." ―Publishers Weekly

"Readers of epic fantasy and series followers will want this finely honed, skillfully crafted tale."―Library Journal

“The intermittent sense of foreboding is offset by a healthy dose of old-fashioned adventure—kidnappings, a noble thief, near drowning, divine visitations, ghosts, a visit to an upscale brothel, and some very bad knife throwing—that provides a satisfying temporary conclusion despite this being very much a middle novel with serious nastiness still looming.” —Locus 

“The gifted Ms. Britain writes with ease and grace as she creates a mesmerizing fantasy ambiance and an appealing heroine quite free of normal clichés.” —RT Reviews
 
“This captivating fantasy is filled with adventure, action, and heroes. Karigan grows tremendously as a person and in the end finds her own place in this world. The characters, including minor ones, are well-developed and the plot is complex enough to get the reader thinking. This is a real page-turner.” —VOYA 

"Kristen Britain writes so beautifully that I never want to have to put her books down." ―Fantasy Book Review

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170053933
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	10/23/2018
Series:	Green Rider Series
Edition description:	Unabridged

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Wishwind
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