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Book of the Order: Book 1

Geist (2010) (edit title/settings)

by Philippa Ballantine (Author) (edit contributors)

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Sorcha, powerful protector of the Empire against malevolent hauntings, is called to a small settlement. But more is occurring there than "geist" activity. It's a conspiracy of evil that reaches back to her own Abbey. Even if she survives, what hell would she be returning to?

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Between the living and the dead is the Order of the Deacons, protectors of the Empire, guardians against possession, sentinels enlisted to ward off the malevolent haunting of the geists…

Among the most powerful of the Order is Sorcha, now thrust into partnership with the novice Deacon,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Between the living and the dead is the Order of the Deacons, protectors of the Empire, guardians against possession, sentinels enlisted to ward off the malevolent haunting of the geists…

Among the most powerful of the Order is Sorcha, now thrust into partnership with the novice Deacon, Merrick Chambers. They have been dispatched to the isolated village of Ulrich to aide the Priory with a surge of violent geist activity. With them is Raed Rossin, Pretender to the throne that Sorcha is sworn to protect, and bearer of a terrible curse.

But what greets them in the strange settlement is something far more predatory and more horrifying than any mere haunting. And as she uncovers a tradition of twisted rituals passed down through the dark reaches of history, Sorcha will be forced to reconsider everything she thinks she knows.

And if she makes it out of Ulrich alive, what in Hell is she returning to? .

Characters edit see section history

  • Deacon Sorcha Faris: An Active Deacon of the Order, she is known for the number of Deacon partners she's had, her unpredictable nature, and her power with the Runes.
  • Deacon Merrick Chambers: Sensitive Deacon, and Sorcha's newest partner. He's young, but has plenty of his own secrets.
  • Raed Syndar Rossin: Young Pretender to the throne, he's on the run from the Emperor and the geistlord that haunts the Rossin family
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First Sentence edit see section history

It was good weather for a riot.

Table of Contents edit see section history

The Quiet Before Martins
Pleading Kyrie
The Giving of Affusion
No Place for Sanctuary
In Dark Water
Into the Mouth of the Beast
The Sweet Taste of Intercession
Bringing Judgment
The Thunder of Destruction
Rites of Passage
The Martyr, the Pretender
A Deacon and Her Rites
The Congregation Will Speak
A Use for Blood and Bone
A Sacrifice to the Darkness
After the Tribulation Comes Realization
Creature of the Air
Epiphany at the Scarlet City
Accepting Kenosis
All Is But Mere Flesh
The Danger of Vespers
A Worthy Sacrifice
Into Apostasy
Comfort in Eschaton

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 3 in Book of the Order. (standard series)

Followed by Spectyr.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Philippa Ballantine (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Ace Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 26, 2010
ISBN: 978-0441019618
Page Count: 304

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