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The long-awaited fifth installment in Garth Nix's New York Times bestselling Old Kingdom series, for listeners who enjoy series by Rae Carson, Kristin Cashore, Scott Westerfeld, and Cassandra Clare
Goldenhand takes place six months after the events of Abhorsen and follows the novella Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case, which is featured in Across the Wall.
Lirael lost one of her hands in the binding of Orannis, but now she has a new hand, one of gilded steel and Charter Magic. On a dangerous journey, Lirael returns to her childhood home, the Clayr's Glacier, where she was once a Second Assistant Librarian. There, a young woman from the distant North brings her a message from her long-dead mother, Arielle. It is a warning about the Witch with No Face. But who is the Witch, and what is she planning? Lirael must use her new powers to save the Old Kingdom from this great danger—and it must be forestalled not only in the living world but also in the cold, remorseless river of Death.
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“Never lacking in action, the story is equally concerned with showcasing Lirael’s evolution….Devotees will find her growth immensely satisfying…Nix’s signature talent is in full effect, creating strong female characters, lucid descriptions, and an absorbing plot…A masterfully spun tale well worth the years long wait.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Goldenhand reaffirms why Nix is a master of the genre: his exquisitely detailed world-building is unparalleled, and his characters are so tremendously alive and compelling that I’m convinced there’s Charter Magic in every word.”
— Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author -
“Solid…A fascinating fantasy realm.”
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“Brilliant…Nix’s terrific characters enliven the story, while moments of peril provide the rhythm…His wonderfully imagined world is full of rich details…For fantasy lovers, teens and adults alike.”
— School Library Journal -
“Garth Nix is one of the best worldbuilders in fantasy, and this book is merely further proof. I love the Old Kingdom series, and Goldenhand is an excellent continuation, packed with the excitement and passion of a storytelling virtuoso at the height of his abilities.”
— Brandon Sanderson, author of Steelheart
Goldenhand Listener Reviews
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" A wonderful story, absolutely ruined by the narration. I really wanted to love Heather Wilds reading of this, but I couldn't even finish it. Her repetitive and flat rendition made it impossible to follow. Despite my ADHD and Dyslexia, I found it easier and faster to read the story aloud to myself. "
— M Marshall, 12/6/2023
About Garth Nix
Garth Nix, born in Melbourne, Australia, is a novelist whose books have won the Aurealis Awards for Best Fantasy Novel, Best Young Adult Novel, and Best Children’s Novel. His books have appeared on the bestseller lists of Publishers Weekly, the Guardian, and the Australian, and his work has been translated in forty languages.
About Heather Wilds
Heather Wilds is an award-winning narrator and actress. She has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards for her narrations. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the University of Glamorgan and has appeared in numerous plays, receiving critical acclaim. She has also performed in award-winning short films, appeared on television and in commercials, and has worked extensively as a voice-over artist.