Nightingale Series by David Farland
Nightingale #1
Nightingale
David Farland
Bron Jones was abandoned at birth. Thrown into foster care, he was rejected by one family after another, until he met Olivia, a gifted and devoted high-school teacher who recognized him for what he really was--what her people call a "nightingale."But Bron isn't ready to learn the truth. There are secrets that have been hidden from mankind for hundreds of thousands of years, secrets that should remain hidden. Some things are too dangerous to know. Bron's secret may be the most dangerous of all.
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Nightingale #1
Nightingale n-1
David Farland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AGSJ-5oLDyY#! Bron Jones was abandoned as a newborn. Thrown into foster care, he is rejected by one family after another, until he meets Olivia, a gifted and devoted high-school teacher who recognizes him for what he really is—what her people call a “nightingale.” But Bron isn’t ready to learn the truth. There are secrets that have been hidden from mankind for hundreds of thousands of years, secrets that should remain hidden. Some things are too dangerous to know. Bron’s secret may be the most dangerous of all.
In his remarkable young adult fantasy debut, David Farland shows why critics have called his work “compelling,” “engrossing,” “powerful,” “profound,” and “ultimately life-changing.” “Nightingale” launches a marvelous contemporary fantasy for young adults, a grand adventure overflowing with wonders. Alternately laugh-out-loud funny and terrifying, there’s a sweetness and passion to this novel that keeps readers up long into the night.
“The world of fantasy has a new king!” — John Jerrold “A thrilling ride, with plenty of twists, action, and amazing characters. I ripped through it. Highly recommended.” — James Dashner, New York Times Bestseller “A beautifully crafted experience: stunning art, haunting music and delightfully subtle animated accents all accompany a riveting and deeply human story. There is (quite literally) nothing else like it.” — Editionals “Farland is simply one of the best sci-fi and fantasy writers alive.” — Orson Scott Card, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award Winner
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