First published 1993
Kidnapped as a child, Ansset has been raised in isolation, his life filled with nothing but music. His voice, both a blessing and a curse, reflects the emotions of his audience - and can be used to heal or to destroy. When the Emperor discovers Ansset's rare gift, he is summoned to the Imperial Palace, where the fate of the troubled conqueror, and the entire universe, rests in Ansset's hands.
Genres: science-fiction, coming-of-age, fantasy, music
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
352 pages · Paperback · Orb Books