The Prince in Waiting

The Sword of the Spirits #1

by John Christopher

The Prince in Waiting (The Sword of the Spirits #1) by John Christopher

Luke lives in a society whose finest art is fighting. Since a natural disaster years before, there have been no machines; people must rely on their bodies and wits. All believe in the Spirits - strange, otherworldly beings whose messages are relayed through holy Seers.

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Release date: 1970

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John Christopher

Christoper Samuel Youd, a.k.a. John Christopher (1922-2012), was a British science fiction author. He is best known for The Tripods trilogy.

The Sword of the Spirits

The Sword of the Spirits consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Prince in Waiting (The Sword of the Spirits #1)

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Beyond the Burning Lands (The Sword of the Spirits #2)

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The Sword of the Spirits (The Sword of the Spirits #3)

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