Elizabeth Moon is back with the fourth adventure in her bestselling fantasy epic. Moon brilliantly weaves a colorful tapestry of action, betrayal, love, and magic set in a richly imagined world that stands alongside those of such fantasy masters as George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb.
The unthinkable has occurred in the kingdom of Lyonya. The queen of the Elvesknown as the Ladyis dead, murdered by former elves twisted by dark powers. Now the Ladys half-elven grandson must heal the mistrust between elf and human before their enemies strike again. Yet as he struggles to make ready for an attack, an even greater threat looms across the Eight Kingdoms.
Throughout the north, magic is reappearing after centuries of absence, emerging without warning in family after familyrich and poor alike. In some areas, the religious strictures against magery remain in place, and fanatical followers are stamping out magery by killing whoever displays the merest sign of iteven children. And as unrest spreads, one very determined traitor works to undo any effort at peaceno matter how many lives it costs. With the future hanging in the balance, it is only the dedication of a few resolute heroes who can turn the tides . . . if they can survive.
PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH MOON
Echoes of Betrayal
This is an excellent series, and Echoes of Betrayal is particularly well done. [Elizabeth Moon is a] consistently entertaining writer, and this book lives up to her standards.San Jose Mercury News
Rousing action and intriguing plot twists.Kirkus Reviews
Kings of the North
Moons characters navigate an intricate maze of alliances and rivalries. . . . Close attention to military detail gives the action convincing intensity.The Star-Ledger
Her storytelling is as electrifying as ever, and her readers should be delighted with this new vista of a well-known world.Booklist
Oath of Fealty
A triumphant return to the fantasy world she created . . . No one writes fantasy quite like Moon.The Miami Herald
Ranks alongside Andre Nortons Witch World and Tolkiens Middle-earth for invention, deeds of valor, and battles of good against evil.Jack Campbell
Review
PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH MOON
Echoes of Betrayal
This is an excellent series, and Echoes of Betrayal is particularly well done. [Elizabeth Moon is a] consistently entertaining writer, and this book lives up to her standards.San Jose Mercury News
Rousing action and intriguing plot twists.Kirkus Reviews
Kings of the North
Moons characters navigate an intricate maze of alliances and rivalries. . . . Close attention to military detail gives the action convincing intensity.The Star-Ledger
Her storytelling is as electrifying as ever, and her readers should be delighted with this new vista of a well-known world.Booklist
Oath of Fealty
A triumphant return to the fantasy world she created . . . No one writes fantasy quite like Moon.The Miami Herald
Ranks alongside Andre Nortons Witch World and Tolkiens Middle-earth for invention, deeds of valor, and battles of good against evil.Jack Campbell
About the Author
Former Marine Elizabeth Moon is the author of many novels, including Echoes of Betrayal, Kings of the North, Oath of Fealty, the Deed of Paksenarrion trilogy, Victory Conditions, Command Decision, Engaging the Enemy, Marque and Reprisal, Trading in Danger, the Nebula Award winner The Speed of Dark, and Remnant Population, a Hugo Award finalist. After earning a degree in history from Rice University, Moon went on to obtain a degree in biology from the University of Texas, Austin. She lives in Florence, Texas.