“Moving closer to the edge, I peered down. The water was glassy green, extraordinarily clear. I experienced the feeling I sometimes get when I'm on a bridge or a railway platform. Rationally, you know that you've no intention of stepping… — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
Men like that - when they know they won't be found out - they will do anything. — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
“You cannot go and warn him," Saeunn said sternly. "It is too late. You would never find him." "I know," said Renn without turning… — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
A man crawls into a tomb to die. A boy crawls in to live. You think that's chance? — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
Evil exists in us all, Torak. Some fight it. Some feed it. That's how it's always been. — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
“Choas errupted amoung the watchers. They didn't think it was over at all. "He cheated! He used fire!" "No, he won fairly enough!" ” — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
“This was the wrong way because - because it wasn't the right way.” — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
“Have you forgotten," she said in a furious whisper, "that he nearly killed us? That he threw my quiver in the stream, and threatened… — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
There's always a choice,' said Torak, and walked backward off the cliff. — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
Vengeance burns,Torak." said Fin-Kedinn as the river bore him away. "It burns your heart. It makes the pain worse. Dont let that happen to… — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
“If you're warm enough when you set out, you're wearing too many clothes.” — Michelle Paver Copy Share Image
