From the Publisher
Kedryn, the young prince prophesied the sacred Book of Kyrie, has led the Three Kingdoms to victory over the barbaric northern Hordes commanded by the demonic Taws, the fire-born Messenger of the war-god Ashar. But victory had a terrible price. Kedryn was blinded by an ensorcelled sword in his hour of triumph. Now he must journey into the abode of the dead, accompanied by his beloved Wynett, on a perilous quest to confront the shade of the warrior who wielded the blade. In Kendryn's absence, Taws the Messenger rises again, using his terrible magic to foment bloodshed and rebellion among the Kingdoms. A vivid and exciting tale of courage, adventure, and dark magic by an exciting new fantasy talent, The Usurper is the second spellbinding novel in
The Books of the Kingdoms.
"Angus Wells writes with a touch of magic. . . This is High Fantasy of the most exhilarating kind."--Robert Holdstock, author of Mythago Wood
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"Angus Wells writes with a touch of magic. . . This is High Fantasy of the most exhilarating kind."--Robert Holdstock, author of Mythago Wood
