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May 18, 2012 geist a book of the order philippa ballantine ace isbn10. Mar 4, 2014 geist a book of the order philippa ballantine ace isbn10. The world she has built is rich, but i really liked the fact that it was both familiar in an oldschoolfantasy craft sense, but with a completely new story. New zealand born fantasy writer and podcaster philippa pip ballantine is the author of the books of the order, the chronicles of art, the shifted world series. The order of the deacons, stand as protectors of the empire.
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Sep 30, 2010 geist is an ace books title released october 2010. The undead are here and only the deacons stand in their way. For this she blames her father who thought lord of the rings was suitable bedtime reading for an eight year old. Among the most powerful of the order is sorcha, now thrust into partnership with the novice deacon, merrick chambers.
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