Farseekers

Infobox Book |
name = The Farseekers


author = Isobelle Carmody
cover_artist =
country = Australia
language = English
series = Obernewtyn Chronicles
genre = Fantasy, Science fiction novel
publisher = Scholastic Point
release_date = ? May 1994 (1st edition)
media_type = Print (Paperback)
pages = 326 pp
isbn = ISBN 0-590-55495-6 (UK Paperback Edition)
preceded_by = Obernewtyn
followed_by = Ashling

"The Farseekers" is a science fiction novel by Isobelle Carmody, set in a post apocalyptic world. It is the second book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles.

Plot introduction

When the Great White scourges the earth, the surviving mutants develop extraordinary mind powers. Feared and despised by the tyrannical ruling council, the Misfits are persecuted and forced into hiding...

Now their refuge, Obernewtyn, is under threat. Only Elspeth and her allies have any hope of resisting the forces of evil. But even with their mysterious powers, can they survive the treacherous journey?

So much is at stake. And time is running out...

Characters in "Farseekers"

The story is told through the first person point of view of Elspeth Gordie.

* "Elspeth Gordie", A talented Misfit, Guildmistress of the Farseekers.
* "Rushton Seraphim", A misfit with latent talents, heir to and Master of Obernewtyn.
* "Matthew", A talented Misfit, Guilden of the Farseekers
* "Dameon", A blind talented Misfit, Guildmaster of the Empaths.
* "Maryon", A talented Misfit, a Futureteller.
* "Maruman", an enigmatic cat with prophetic tendencies.
* "Gahltha", A black stallion, newly come to Obernewtyn with a dislike of humankind.
* "Avra", A mare accompanying the expedition.
* "Jik", A former Herder Apprentice, member of the Empath guild.
* "Darga", A dog, companion to "Jik".
* "Pavo", A talented misfit and Teknoguilder, accompanying the expedition.
* "Kella", A talented misfit and Healer, accompanying the expedition.
* "Domick", A talented misfit and Coercer, accompanying the expedition to Sutruim to ingratiate himself as a spy in The Council.
* "Brydda Llewellyn", A notorious rebel and Seditioner; also known as the "Black Dog".
* "Dragon", a mysterious feral young girl who guards the ruins near Arborium.

Awards and nominations

* "CBC Book of the Year"Honour Book - 1991 for The Farseekers: the Obernewtyn Chronicles

Release details

* 1990, Australia, Viking ISBN 0-670-83768-7, Pub date 1990 ?July, paperback (first edition)
* 1994, Australia, Scholastic Point ISBN 0-590-55495-6, Pub date ? July 1994, paperback
* 1997, UK, Penguin ISBN 0-14-013405-0, Pub date ? November 1997, paperback
* 2000, USA, Tor ISBN 0-312-86957-6, Pub date ? August 2000, hardback
* 2001, USA, Tor ISBN 0-8125-8423-6, Pub date ? July 2001, paperback
* 2003, USA, Starscape ISBN 0-7653-4271-5, Pub date ? June 2003, paperback

External links

* [http://www.obernewtyn.net/ Obernewtyn.NET] The Official Obernewtyn Chronicles Fan Club
* [http://carmody-online.com/ Carmody-Online] Isobelle Carmody Fansite
*isfdb series | id=The_Obernewtyn_Chronicles | title=The Obernewtyn Chronicles