First Chronicles of Thomas... by Stephen Donaldson

The first chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever is a fantasy series written by Stephen Donaldson. The series follows the principle character of Thomas Covenant who is a dissilusioned, bitter and very cynical writer afflicted with leprosy.

Shunned by society, Thomas is hit by a car and awakes in a strange alternate world full of strange creatures and magic. Truly an original creation, The First Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is a truly classic trilogy that ranks alongside Tolkien. While very popular, the series never really achieved the acclaim it deserves, any real fan of fantasy will not be dissapointed.

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Lord Foul's Bane

by Stephen Donaldson

Lord Fouls Bane is the first volume in the The First Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, written by Stephen Donaldson.

Thomas Covenant was a very successful author before being diagnosed with leprosy, the wasting disease that causes fear, revulsion and even hatred in other people. Fearing for their son's health, his wife leaves him and he has to learn to live with the fact that his life is changed forever.

He is taught to live without hope, as leprosy ...

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reviewed on Thursday 17 September 2009