The Lost Gate
By Orson Scott Card
- Release Date: 2011-01-04
- Genre: Fantasy
Description
Orson Scott Card's The Lost Gate is the first book in the Mithermages series from the New York Times bestselling author of Ender's Game.
Danny North knew from early childhood that his family was different, and that he was different from them. While his cousins were learning how to create the things that commoners called fairies, ghosts, golems, trolls, werewolves, and other such miracles that were the heritage of the North family, Danny worried that he would never show a talent, never form an outself.
He grew up in the rambling old house, filled with dozens of cousins, and aunts and uncles, all ruled by his father. Their home was isolated in the mountains of western Virginia, far from town, far from schools, far from other people.
There are many secrets in the House, and many rules that Danny must follow. There is a secret library with only a few dozen books, and none of them in English — but Danny and his cousins are expected to become fluent in the language of the books. While Danny's cousins are free to create magic whenever they like, they must never do it where outsiders might see.
Unfortunately, there are some secrets kept from Danny as well. And that will lead to disaster for the North family.
The Mithermages series
The Lost Gate
The Gate Thief
Gatefather
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Reviews
I'm obsessed!
5By Susan13inTexasI read it in two sittings and was anxious to start The Gate Thief, but it seems I can't get it on my iPad yet. This is the first fantasy I've read in years and I was blown away.Where's The Gate Thief?
5By OnbuWhy did Apple take down The Gate thief from the store??Lost Gate
5By Marie3122Interesting and compelling enough that I will order the next book todayAmazing
5By DavidRod9812I've read many many books by Scott Card and this is probably the best one so far.Highly recommend it.Amazing story!
5By Shasity7Was my first OSC book and I couldn't put it down! When I heard the 2nd one was coming out I had to have it! He's an amazing writer!Great
5By NeedMoGreenGreat book I loved it I hope they make anotherAwesome book
5By Crazy Cane1973I bought this book after I read the first ender book and that was around 4:00 one afternoon and forgot to sleep and finished it some time between 5:00 & 6:00 in the morning I literally couldn't put it down haha.Sequel PLEEEEEZE!!!
5By dbaGraceLoved this book! I have dreamed the things in this book!!!! Oh so hopeful a sequel will continue this never ending story!Good story
5By Herr Herr1Good storyBrilliant read!
5By GHOSTKIDCan't wait for the next oneThe Lost Gate
5By RickskyExcellent Entertainment!!!Loved it!
4By LevikitchenI really enjoyed this book. It introduces a completely different idea for the presence of ancient "gods" in all Earthly cultures. It was greatly intriguing, as many OSC books are, due to this genius connection between fiction and the hint of the real modern world. Once I got rolling in this book I couldn't stop. I really appreciated how the story just jumps right in instead of wasting several chapters explaining the back story. At the beginning you are suddenly and irreversibly immersed into OSC's world of modern "gods" among men. I loved this book and am anxiously awaiting a second along these lines!Where
5By LBOinFLWhere is the second one?They should make this into movie
5By nosrac nworbYeaThe Lost Gate
5By Perrin-AbathaEvery book I read by Card never disappoints. This book proves again and again why I keep coming back.Why a new series???
2By Jarvis CI wish Card would stop writing these books, why can't he just finish the Enders seriesAn enjoyable read
5By heavenlyhostMy wife and I were drawn in from the beginning. Danny is a wonderful new character and I look forward to seeing what Orson Scott Card does with this world he has created. I enjoyed reading about this system of magic and seeing Danny progress from an irresponsible child into... Who knows? I'm immensely glad at least one more book is coming. Would that it were a series. But please Mr. Card don't die, as Robert Jordan did (some things are unavoidable), before completing this great story. Those that will attempt to complete your work may do a credible job, but they won't be you. In fact do the world a courtesy and eat healthfully and don't smoke. My days are so much better when I have one of your books to read. I'll be rereading Ender until your next Mithermage book!Wheres the second one?!?!
5By Joe999000111It took me about a day to read this book start to finish. Totally adicting! I could Not put my iphone down, amd I ended up finishing it in a resteraunt. It's an epic fantasy, and i loved every word of it. But i have one question for card, wheres tje second one?!?! :DA nonstop page turner
5By optimalnodeThis has to be one of the greatest modern fantasy novels I've read. For those of you who have a preference for sci-fi stories, such as I do, this is a magnificent departure from your comfort zone. What started as an excerpt trailering the afterward in the "Ender's Game" ebook, quickly became a truly enticing story. Unlike what I read before in other reviews, I'd argue this isn't a huge cliffhanger. Admittedly, I wait with bated breath for the next installment of this sure to be amazing series, I felt it concluded amazingly, and on a perfect note. If you are a fan Orson Scott Card's work, you'll feel right at home. I have read the entire Ender universe and some of them repeatedly. Even after having just completed Ender's Game for maybe the fifth or sixth time just a week ago, and hoping evermore for another splinter series to mirror what the Bean/Shadow series, I'm hoping even more strongly for more about Danny.
