The Sharing Knife: Horizon

Dag finds a Lakewalker medicine-maker willing to teach him healing magic and -- along with his wife Fawn and other members of their small group -- must brave mountains swarming with a terrifying new strain of mud-men to reach their hoped-for home. Once again Dag and Fawn must confront bigotry and superstition, as they make their world a better place while being steadfast in their love for each other.

"The depth of both world and characters, even incidental ones, makes HORIZON an engrossing, satisfying read and a fitting conclusion to the series."
- Anniston Star

"A saga of daring deeds and unlikely romance. Bujold quickly develops unforgettable characters as she crafts a world filled with unique monsters and an original approach to magic."
- Library Journal

"Bujold's Sharing Knife series concludes on a cheerful note that will please fans of fantasy romance. Her characters earn their happy ending."
- Publishers Weekly

"Bujold's eventful conclusion to the series proves that her talent for storytelling persists regardless of genre."
- Library Journal

"Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics."
- Library Journal

"Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion."
- SF Site

"Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years."
- Locus Magazine

"A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction."
- Rave Reviews

"Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners."
- Chicago Sun Times

Lois McMaster Bujold was born in 1949, the daughter of an engineering professor at Ohio State University, from whom she picked up her early interest in science fiction. She now lives in Minneapolis, and has two grown children. She began writing with the aim of professional publication in 1982. She wrote three novels in three years; in October of 1985, all three sold to Baen Books, launching her career. Bujold went on to write many other books for Baen, mostly featuring her popular character Miles Naismith Vorkosigan, his family, friends, and enemies. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. Her fantasy from Eos includes the award-winning Chalion series and the Sharing Knife series. In 2020, Bujold received the Damon Knight Grand Master Memorial Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America. www.dendarii.com

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