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“Mortals were such fickle creatures. They called into the dark, demanded answers and attention from forces they could not comprehend, and yet when they had that attention and those answers, they complained about them.”

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Book:Spectyr
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Spectyr

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Philippa Ballantine
Philippa Ballantine

Philippa Ballantine is a New Zealand fantasy author born on August 8, 1971. She is renowned for her steampunk and urban fantasy works, including the "Pip and Flinx" series (co-authored with Tracy Hickman), the "Wearable" series, and the "Book of the Order" series. Her writing uniquely blends Maori cultural elements with Western fantasy traditions. Ballantine won the New Zealand SF Emerald Award in 2009 and has been actively involved in the international fantasy community, attending conventions and recording audiobooks. more

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