First published 2001
Darkover's small kingdoms are locked in endless conflict. When a ruthless tyrant seizes a powerful matrix device, he threatens to crush all who stand in his way. A desperate rebellion rises up, risking everything to stop his reign of terror and restore balance to the realm. In this epic fantasy, the fate of an entire world hangs in the balance.
Genres: fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller, fantasy-romance, high-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, epic-quest
576 pages · Mass Market Paperback · DAW