Part of the The Coldfire Trilogy series

The Coldfire Trilogy

Name: The Coldfire Trilogy
Author: Friedman, C.s.
ISBN: 9780886775278

by Friedman, C.s.

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There are few things harder to control than emotion and this makes magic in The Cold Firetrilogy immensely difficult. The planet Erna is controlled by a force known as the fae, which makes humans subconscious emotions and fears real. Often, it’s as much a fight against magic as it is with it. After centuries, people’s thoughts have manifested strongly enough to create the planet’s own gods, but also to create demons and faulty technology. The fear that tech won’t function correctly has knocked its inhabitants back to the medieval days, but there are also some who can control the fae. Fae manifests in four ways. Earthcomes from the planet’s seismic activity, Solar from the sun’s light, Tidal from its moons, and Dark from those places devoid of light. By using symbolism and sacrifice, sorcerers have learned to manipulate these forces, with some able to see and shape it instinctively. The intelligent way C.S. Friedman has built the world means magic is prevalent in every aspect of the story. It blends fantasy, sci-fi, and horror,while suggesting thatlimitless imagination isn’talways a good thing.

About the author

Friedman, C.s.

C.S. Friedman is an American science fiction and fantasy author, known for her dark and complex stories and characters. She has written several series and standalone novels, including the "Coldfire Trilogy," the "Magister Trilogy," and "This Alien Shore."Friedman's writing often deals with themes of power, control, and the consequences of human actions. Her work also explores the intersection between science and magic, and the potential for technology to be both a force for good and a destructive force.Her "Coldfire Trilogy" is set on a planet where human thoughts and emotions have the power to shape reality, and follows the journey of a priest who must confront his own inner demons in order to save his people. The "Magister Trilogy" is set in a world where magic and science are intertwined, and follows the story of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a deadly political struggle.Friedman has been nominated for multiple awards throughout her career, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. She continues to write thought-provoking and engaging science fiction and fantasy, and her work remains popular with readers around the world.

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