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Kurtz, Katherine Irene was born on October 18, 1944 in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Daughter of Fredrick Harry and Margaret Frances (Carter) Kurtz.
(New York Times bestselling author of In the King's Servic...)
New York Times bestselling author of In the King's Service Alaric Morgan has been pledged to the king's service. His Deryni blood makes him ideal to safeguard the Haldane kings and ensure that Prince Brion shall have the protection of his hereditary magic.
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(Camber was the greatest of the Deryni - the race of men w...)
Camber was the greatest of the Deryni - the race of men who were gifted with arcane metal powers that set them above normal humans. In later legends, he was to become a figure of mystery, know as both the defender of humanity and the patron saint of dark magic. But now he sought only retirement on his family estates.
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(The classic novel that introduced the Deryni?and launched...)
The classic novel that introduced the Deryni?and launched Kurtz?s career. For more than thirty years, the Deryni Chronicles have transported readers to a world of secret sorcery and courtly intrigue. Now fans of the series can revel anew in the dawning of an epic.
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(What Magic Can Stop Adolf Hitler -- History's Most Evil B...)
What Magic Can Stop Adolf Hitler -- History's Most Evil Black Magician? Modern War The year is 1940. Hitler's Germany is about to employ the secret arts of evil witchcraft to destroy England. What can stop them? Ancient Weapon It is the mission of John Graham, colonel in British Intelligence, to stop the onslaught of evil with an extraordinary strategy that defies all the rules of twentieth-century warfare: Unite the different witches' covens throughout England, drawing upon powers that reach back through dark centuries, in a ritual of awesome sacrifice on the first night of August, the magical Lammas Night
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(King Cinhil, who had assured peace between the Deryni and...)
King Cinhil, who had assured peace between the Deryni and humans in Gwynedd, was dying. And the regents who were set to rule in the place of his sickly son were evil men who could very well undo all that Cinhil had accomplished. Once they ruled, no Deryni would be safe. The only hope lay in a discovery that blocked off all Deryni talents, enabling them to go underground and appear as humans. But that meant that the race of Deryni could be saved only by being destroyed as Deryni...!
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Knight . . . Warrior . . . Doctor . . . Detective . . . Master of the Hunt! He is eternal, but so are his foes. Through countless lives and eras, The Adept has fought the powers of Darkness. Now, as psychiatrist Adam Sinclair, he leads his loyal Hunstmen against supernatural evil in all all its myriad forms. But the Darkness is striking backâin the guise of an unholy cult long thought to be extinct. Endowed with the elemental energy of an ancient Druidic artifact and forbidden Nazi black magic, the Lodge of the Lynx stands ready to unleash destruction on Sinclair, his allies, and, ultimately, all of Scotland. The game is afoot for the Adept and his Hunt ... but this time, their enemies are also hunting them! THE GATHERING STORM! A low growl of thunder rolled hollowly across the lawn, accompanied by a more defined crackle of lightning within the roiling clouds. The brief flare picked out two more figures in battledress uniform as they hurried out onto the grass from the shadows of the building, eyes turned skyward under uniform berets. âOi! Archie! Dâye see that?â one of them yelled. âWhere did all these clouds come from?â Before Archie could venture a response, an eye-searing bolt of bright-white lightning ripped the sky above the castle roof, accompanied by a deafening crack of thunder. The lightning bolt struck the north turret of the great square tower with the force of a mortar round, hurling stones and roof slates up and outward in a blazing fountain of destruction . . .
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From Book 1: In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz takes readers back in time--before King Kelson's bride...before King Kelson's birth... when the magical Deryni blood was sought by the most powerful men and women in the kingdom of Gwynedd. Back when a man named Donal ruled over all.
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( New York Times best-selling author Katherine Kurtz's no...)
New York Times best-selling author Katherine Kurtz's novels of the Deryni have been hailed by Anne McCaffrey as "an incredible historical tapestry of a world that never was and of immensely vital people who ought to be." Now Kurtz weaves a thrilling conclusion to the epic Childe Morgan trilogy, in which bonds of both magic and loyalty will be put to the ultimate test... Alaric Morgan always knew his purpose in life - to stand alongside the king of Gwynedd. The old king knew that whichever of his sons succeeded to the throne would benefit from having a Deryni at his side. Alaric and the young Prince Brion Haldane were bound together by magic - a magic to be called upon when Brion was most in need. Now 18, Brion has ascended to the throne and seven-year-old Alaric has come to court. Through the coming years, both will grow to manhood and come to realize their destinies. Brion will strive to solidify his power and position, seek out a bride to secure his legacy, and ultimately, when faced with an unbeatable foe, call upon Alaric to fulfill his oath. Meanwhile, Alaric slowly learns the extent of his powers and how to use them, and will face the prejudice that many have against Deryni in its ugliest form. He will experience bittersweet first love, great personal loss, and the hard lessons one gains from both. And he will be there to unleash the full power of his Deryni magic at Brion's command. For Alaric is - and always will be - the King's Deryni.
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(In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New Yor...)
In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz takes readers back in time--before King Kelson's bride...before King Kelson's birth... when the magical Deryni blood was sought by the most powerful men and women in the kingdom of Gwynedd. Back when a man named Donal ruled over all.
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(THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER The power-hungry former Regent...)
THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER The power-hungry former Regents of the three Haldane princes were pleased. They controlled Gwynedd once more, now that Rhys Michael was king--malleable, wine-loving, and soft. Or so they thought... Unbeknownst to the Regents, Rhys Michael was coming into his birthright. With secret Deryni aid, he struggled to grasp the magic bequeathed to all anointed kings. And when Marek--heir to Gwynedd's last degenerate deposed Deryni despots--marched into Gwynedd at the head of an army, even the Regents had to admit that Rhys Michael must take to the field himself as king to repel the pretender. Rhys Michael saw his chance at last. He swore that the power of the throne--from now on and for all time to come--was to be held by Gwynedd's rightful king. For this, for his sons, and for his country, the king would risk all... FIRST PAPERBACK PUBLICATION
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( In 1998, the first edition of Codex Derynianus was publ...)
In 1998, the first edition of Codex Derynianus was published in a limited edition that quickly became astronomically expensive. Now fans can have the entire text of that edition along with extensive new material. This encyclopedic overview details Katherine Kurtz's Deryni world, the setting of her 17-book saga that began with Camber of Culdi. and reveals many never-before-told details of the people, places, and objects of importance to the world of the magic-wielding Deryni. The book is packed with chronologies of events, genealogies of the peoples, and colorful maps of the Deryni world, exploring every aspect of the Eleven Kingdoms. In addition to being an authoritative reference, Codex Derynianus is also an ambitious work of creative fiction as penned by Brother Theophilus from within the setting of the Eleven Kingdoms, providing original stories, vignettes, humorous pieces, serials, and poems that expand and enrich the Deryni universe.
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(When Camber of Buidi, master of arcane Deryni powers, led...)
When Camber of Buidi, master of arcane Deryni powers, led a successful revolution against Imre, his sister Ariella, plotted war against Cinhill, her brother's successor. But Cinhill didn't want a fight, he didn't want power, and it was up to Camber to save crown and country....
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(When young Kelson, King of Gwynedd is reported drowned in...)
When young Kelson, King of Gwynedd is reported drowned in a search for the legendary Saint Camber, Nigel was deemed to be king. But his son, Conoll, was too jealous and struck down his own father. Conoll had forgotten Saint Camber....
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(Boxed set of "The Chronicles of the Deryni" containing: V...)
Boxed set of "The Chronicles of the Deryni" containing: Volume I (Deryni Rising); Volume II (Deryni Checkmate) and Volume III (High Deryni).
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(There have been many events in the past 230 years of the ...)
There have been many events in the past 230 years of the half-magical race of the Deryni that were too short to turn into novels. Katherine Kurtz has been writing these when not occupied with longer works, and they are now collected here. Some have appeared in books and other sources now hard to locate. More than half of the fiction is new -- including a major story of how Denis Arilan became the first Deryni priest in 200 years. Katherine Kurtz has provided an introduction and individual headings for each story to indicate her feelings and intents in writing each tale. Additionally, there is the complete first story she ever wrote -- the first version of her Deryni vision, and how it all came about. For all the myriad lovers of the Deryni, this should be a must book -- both for pleasure and as a reference!
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(Once, the Deryni had ruled the Gwynedd, but their abuses ...)
Once, the Deryni had ruled the Gwynedd, but their abuses led to their overthrow by the humans, thanks to the aid of Saint Camber of Culdi, a Deryni himself. For centuries since then, the Deryni have been outcast -- their supra-normal powers of mind-reading and magic outlawed by the Church, and their race anathema. But now, with the assassination of King Brion, there are Deryni who hope to see their kind regain the throne and restore the tyranny they once enjoyed. hey are led by Charissa, a Deryni sorceress of tremendous powers, overweening ambition and deadly ruthlessness. Only one man stands between her and the throne. Duke Alaric Morgan, Adviser to the King, and a Deryni sworn to bring King Brion's young heir Kelson to his rightful coronation. In a maelstrom of intrigue and brewing war, as Charissa conspires on one side and anti-Deryni Church factions threaten from the other, Morgan must help the young Kelson gain -- and keep -- his throne...and prepare for the climactic battle by magic that will ultimately determine the fate of the kingdom.
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(Camber was the greatest of the Deryni who wanted to retir...)
Camber was the greatest of the Deryni who wanted to retire. But it was not to be. The kingdom of Gwynedd groaned under the tyranny of Imre and his sister and mistress, Ariella. And when Camber learned that Cinhil Haldane, a descendant of the previous kings, still lived, he was determined to set him on the throne in place of the evil ones....
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(With young young King Alroy on his deathbed, the power-hu...)
With young young King Alroy on his deathbed, the power-hungry Regents are plotting to keep the legitimate heir from ascending the thrown. But Prince Javan is a formidable opponent. And the Regents vow to stop at nothing to wrest back control of Gwynedd. To prevail against the Regents, to rule his kingdom justly, and even to live, Javan has to be strong. He has to be clever. And he has to be very lucky indeed... From the Paperback edition.
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(This sequel to "The Temple and the Stone" features the Kn...)
This sequel to "The Temple and the Stone" features the Knights Templar, medieval warrior monks with magical powers. In 1306, as Edward I of England challenges Scottish freedom fighters and France's Philip IV usurps control of the papacy, both kings are puppets of the Order of the Black Swan. The order's true goal is to capture the sacred relics guarded by the mystic Knights.
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(1986 Ballantine Books(Del Rey) hardcover, BCE. No ISBN. K...)
1986 Ballantine Books(Del Rey) hardcover, BCE. No ISBN. Katherine Kurtz(The Legends of Camber of Culdi). Histories of King Kelson, Vol III. The throne of Gwynedd is in danger as the new king goes questing.
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(It's 1775, and in Europe, an unseen Master peers into a d...)
It's 1775, and in Europe, an unseen Master peers into a darkened mirror to see the man whose destiny is to wear the victor's crown. Across the sea, in a land named for a virgin queen, Gen. George Washington is thrown from his horse and has a dream that will haunt him for the rest of his life. Soon, a reluctant Washington will be elected Commander-in-Chief of the new Continental Army and considered for the position of king of America--and his rise will set in motion a chain of events that lead directly to rebellion. But little do the colonists and Founding Fathers realize that they are part of a greater plan, being used as pawns in another person's game of power and conquest. From the Paperback edition.
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(Sir Adam Sinclair, the mystic historian known as the Adep...)
Sir Adam Sinclair, the mystic historian known as the Adept, has emerged victorious from his encounters against the forces of darkness. But now he faces the most unthinkable crime imaginable against his kind: murder.
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(The first volume of a trilogy. Evil times have come for t...)
The first volume of a trilogy. Evil times have come for the Deryni, the race of humans with strange magical powers. The weak boy-king Alroy reigns, but is dominated by the Regents, evil power-hungry men who seek the destruction of all Deryni. The fight for survival is desperate.
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(Charissa, a full-blooded Deryni trained in the discipline...)
Charissa, a full-blooded Deryni trained in the disciplines of sorcery and necromancy, threatens the rulership of Kelson and the life of his chief advisor Morgan, in a special revised edition of the classic fantasy novel, which includes a special introduct Title: Deryni Rising Author: Kurtz, Katherine Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Publication Date: 2008/10/28 Number of Pages: 287 Binding Type: PAPERBACK Library of Congress:
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(Complete Legends of Camber of Culdi Trilogy: 1) Camber of...)
Complete Legends of Camber of Culdi Trilogy: 1) Camber of Culdi 2) Saint Camber 3)Camber the Heretic
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(The fantasy classic-revised and expanded. New York Time...)
The fantasy classic-revised and expanded. New York Times bestselling Katherine Kurtz revisits the original trilogy of her career-launching Deryni Chronicles with this newly revised edition of High Deryni. Kelson Haldane sits upon the throne of Gwynedd- the first king of Deryni heritage, possessing extraordinary magical abilities, to do so in centuries. The priesthood of the Eleven Kingdoms decried the Deryni as witches and heretics generations ago, drove them underground, and usurped control of the kingdom. They have no intention of conceding their power-even if it means inciting civil war...
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(New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtzâs novel...)
New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtzâs novels of the Deryni have been hailed by Anne McCaffrey as âan incredible historical tapestry of a world that never was and of immensely vital people who ought to be.â Now Kurtz weaves a thrilling conclusion to the epic Childe Morgan trilogy, in which bonds of both magic and loyalty will be put to the ultimate test⊠Alaric Morgan always knew his purpose in lifeâto stand alongside the king of Gwynedd. The old king knew that whichever of his sons succeeded to the throne would benefit from having a Deryni at his side. Alaric and the young Prince Brion Haldane were bound together by magicâa magic to be called upon when Brion was most in need. Now eighteen, Brion has ascended to the throne and seven-year-old Alaric has come to court. Through the coming years, both will grow to manhood and come to realize their destinies. Brion will strive to solidify his power and position, seek out a bride to secure his legacy, and ultimately, when faced with an unbeatable foe, call upon Alaric to fulfill his oath. Meanwhile, Alaric slowly learns the extent of his powers and how to use them, and will face the prejudice that many have against Deryni in its ugliest form. He will experience bittersweet first love, great personal loss, and the hard lessons one gains from both. And he will be there to unleash the full power of his Deryni magic at Brionâs command. For Alaric isâand always will beâthe Kingâs Deryni.
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(More than thirty years ago, Katherine Kurtz changed the f...)
More than thirty years ago, Katherine Kurtz changed the face of fantasy with the Deryni Chronicles. In 2005, Ace published a newly revised and expanded Deryni Checkmate in hardcover. Now, that edition is available in mass market for the first time.
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(This is a nine book set of Deryni Novels by Kathrine Kurt...)
This is a nine book set of Deryni Novels by Kathrine Kurtz There have been many events in the past 230 years of the half-magical race of the Deryni that were too short to turn into novels. Katherine Kurtz has been writing these when not occupied with longer works, and they are now collected here. Some have appeared in books and other sources now hard to locate. More than half of the fiction is new -- including a major story of how Denis Arilan became the first Deryni priest in 200 years. The power-hungry former Regents of the three Haldane princes were pleased. They controlled Gwynedd once more, now that Rhys Michael was king--malleable, wine-loving, and soft. Or so they thought... Deryni Magic explores the world of the Deryni, brought to life in the ongoing Deryni Chronicles series of fantasy novels by New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Kurtz. Technically, this is a second edition of Deryni Magic; the first was published by DelRey in 1990 as a guide to the magic within the author's fictional world. "Kurtz's strengths lie in her patient accumulation of telling detail, well-articulated plots, and believable magics. Should bring the fans flocking, and attract newcomers too." -Kirkus Reviews Speculation runs rampant throughout the kingdom of Gwynedd as to when, and to whom, King Kelson will finally be wed. As a rival monarch takes his rightful place on the throne of a nearby land, it becomes more imperative than ever that Kelson produce a long-awaited heir. With young King Kelson on the throne of Gwynedd, the priesthood of the Eleven Kingdoms felt its control deeply threatened. For Kelson was half Deryni -- part of that race of humans gifted with extrasensory powers...a race that had ruled two centuries earlier, but was dethroned and driven underground. For more than thirty years, the Deryni Chronicles have transported readers to a world of secret sorcery and courtly intrigue. Now fans of the series can revel anew in the dawning of an epic.
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(Deathbed Warning The old man did not respond at first, ...)
Deathbed Warning The old man did not respond at first, but then, all at once, his whole body stiffened. His eyes opened, but what they saw was not Adam or the room beyond. âThe treasure of the Temple!â he rasped hoarsely. âThe Seal guards the secret. Adam, it has to be recovered, do you hear me? The Seal has to be recovered! The Adept . . . Knight . . . Warrior . . . Doctor . . . Detective . . . Master of the Hunt! He is eternal, but so are his foes. Through countless lives and eras, The Adept has fought the powers of Darkness. Now, as psychiatrist Sir Adam Sinclair, he leads his loyal Hunstmen against supernatural evil in all all its myriad forms. Now an urgent summons sets the Adept on a life-or death search for the Seal of Solomon, an ancient bronze artifact that can bindâor unleashâthe demons of old. Guarded for centuries by the legendary Knights Templar, the Seal has been stolen by a ruthless sorcerer who intends to use it to find the fabled treasure of the Templar Order. If humanity is to survive, Sinclair must complete the quest to obtain the three Hallows and to prevent his enemy from unleashing an ancient terror into the modern world.
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(Psychiatrist Adam Sinclair, also known as the Adept, lead...)
Psychiatrist Adam Sinclair, also known as the Adept, leads his loyal Huntsmen against the Lodge of the Lynx--an unholy sect in possession of an ancient Druidic artifact endowed with unimaginable power.
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Kurtz, Katherine Irene was born on October 18, 1944 in Coral Gables, Florida, United States. Daughter of Fredrick Harry and Margaret Frances (Carter) Kurtz.
Bachelor of Science in chemical, University Miami, 1966. Master of Arts in history, University of California at Los Angeles, 1971.
She also wrote several occult alternate history novels in her Templar series, and urban fantasy novels in her Adept series. Her 1970 debut novel, Deryni Rising, was influential for being one of the first fantasy novels written in a mode closer to historical fiction than to mythology or legend, as was common in the then-popular high fantasy works such as those by J. R. R. Tolkien. Writing in Strange Horizons, Kari Sperring calls Kurtz the "first writer of secondary-world historical fantasy", noting her close attention to the importance of faith in pre-modern societies and her portrayal of magic as a formal, ritual practice as opposed to the "picaresque and informal" way magic was depicted in other fantasy of the time.
Book I: (1991).
(Charissa, a full-blooded Deryni trained in the discipline...)
(The sequel to The Adept finds the Adept, in his guise as ...)
( New York Times best-selling author Katherine Kurtz's no...)
(New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtzâs novel...)
(Psychiatrist Adam Sinclair, also known as the Adept, lead...)
(This is a nine book set of Deryni Novels by Kathrine Kurt...)
(When Camber of Buidi, master of arcane Deryni powers, led...)
(From Book 1: In this first book of an all-new Deryni tril...)
(Once, the Deryni had ruled the Gwynedd, but their abuses ...)
(In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New Yor...)
(Sir Adam Sinclair, nobleman, physician, and scholar, is t...)
(Adam Sinclair, the Adept, faces mankind's most dire threa...)
(Here, for the first time, the secrets of the Deryni, that...)
(Boxed set of "The Chronicles of the Deryni" containing: V...)
(With young young King Alroy on his deathbed, the power-hu...)
(Sir Adam Sinclair, the mystic historian known as the Adep...)
(Camber was the greatest of the Deryni - the race of men w...)
(It's 1775, and in Europe, an unseen Master peers into a d...)
(It's 1775, and in Europe, an unseen Master peers into a d...)
(There have been many events in the past 230 years of the ...)
( In 1998, the first edition of Codex Derynianus was publ...)
(When young Kelson, King of Gwynedd is reported drowned in...)
(When four large blue cats with psychic powers come aboard...)
(This sequel to "The Temple and the Stone" features the Kn...)
(New York Times bestselling author of In the King's Servic...)
(Deathbed Warning The old man did not respond at first, ...)
(What Magic Can Stop Adolf Hitler -- History's Most Evil B...)
(Complete Legends of Camber of Culdi Trilogy: 1) Camber of...)
(THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER The power-hungry former Regent...)
(More than thirty years ago, Katherine Kurtz changed the f...)
(King Cinhil, who had assured peace between the Deryni and...)
(The classic novel that introduced the Deryni?and launched...)
(Omnibus volume includes: Deryni Rising, Dreyni Checkmate ...)
(Camber was the greatest of the Deryni who wanted to retir...)
(1986 Ballantine Books(Del Rey) hardcover, BCE. No ISBN. K...)
(The fantasy classic-revised and expanded. New York Time...)
(Small chips, tear to DJ at edges. Shelf and edge wear to ...)
(The first volume of a trilogy. Evil times have come for t...)
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(Knight . . . Warrior . . . Doctor . . . Detective . . . M...)
Member Authors' Guild, Science Fiction Writers of America.
Married Scott Roderick MacMillan, April 9, 1983.