The Quickening Series by Fiona McIntosh

3.92 · 72 ratings
  • Myrren's Gift (The Quickening #1)
    #1

    Myrren's Gift (The Quickening #1)

    Fiona McIntosh

    Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars
    · 29 ratings · published 2003

    For the sake of an imperiled kingdom, the line between "traitor"and "savior" must blur . . . and vanish.Though barely a teenager, Wyl Thirsk must now assume the role he has been destined for since birth: commander of the Morgravian army -- an awesome responsibility that calls him to the royal palace of the crown prince Celimus. Already a cruel despot who delights in the suffering of others, Celimus enjoys forcing his new general to witness his depraved "entertainments... more

  • Blood and Memory (The Quickening #2)
    #2

    Blood and Memory (The Quickening #2)

    Fiona McIntosh

    Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings · published 2003

    A gift of life ...or a curse beyond death? The machinations of King Celimus have robbed Wyl Thirsk of almost everyone he held dear, and those few who have survived will bear the scars forever. Myrren's gift offers Wyl the opportunity to strike back, but at what price? His best friend is murdered, mercenaries pillage the land in the name of his beloved Legion, and now the mad king threatens the two women who are more precious to him than life itself. He cannot save both... more

  • Bridge of Souls (The Quickening #3)
    #3

    Bridge of Souls (The Quickening #3)

    Fiona McIntosh

    Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings · published 2004

    General Wyl Thirsk of Morgravia has died many times . . .But thanks to the miraculous gift bestowed upon him by the slain witch Myrren, Wyl lives on—though greatly altered and unrecognizable. Only by assuming Morgravia's throne will he be freed from the dark spell that has both cursed and sustained him.But Wyl's time is running out... more

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