The Jargoon Pard (Witch World Series 2: High Hallack Cycle Book 1)

Name: The Jargoon Pard (Witch World Series 2: High Hallack Cycle Book 1)
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Rating: 4.6 (302 reviews)
Author: Andre Norton

by Andre Norton

Fantasy Young Adult

4.6 (302)

4.6 stars from 302 reviews

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Last checked: May 25, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love classic fantasy with genuine stakes, where magic comes with a cost and the protagonist must earn their power through struggle, not inherit it.
You're drawn to stories about identity and transformation, where the line between human and beast becomes the central tension of the narrative.
You appreciate Andre Norton's world-building style: intricate, atmospheric, and rooted in medieval politics rather than modern fantasy tropes.

Maybe not for you if...

You want fast-paced action sequences and climactic battles. The Jargoon Pard prioritises intrigue and magical discovery over combat.
You prefer standalone novels. This is book one of a cycle, and whilst readable alone, it's designed as part of a larger tapestry.
You need contemporary prose and accessible language. Norton's style is deliberately measured and sometimes dense, which some modern readers find slow.

About this book

Kethan is heir to the throne of Car Do Prawn in the realm of Arvon, but his position brings little comfort. He senses unrest among his people and feels pressure from those seeking to control him through his future rule—including his overbearing mother Lady Heroise, the duplicitous Wise Woman Ursilla, and his vindictive cousin Maughus. Kethan's focus shifts when a mysterious traveler gives him a belt made of leopard skin, embossed with a jargoon stone carved in the shape of a predatory snow cat. The belt possesses significant magical powers that captivate him, and he must learn to control them. As he does, his body begins to transform into a lethal form. Kethan must navigate a difficult path between good and evil to preserve his soul through this transformation. This is the first book in the Witch World: High Hallack Cycle, though the series may be read in any order.

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Currently 4.6★ from 302 reviews

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