Blood Trillium. It is now twelve years since the events recorded in Black Trillium. Haramis has devoted herself to the study of magic and science. Anigel governs her provinces with affection, seeking always the bright side of life. Kadiya has not changed still impetuous, wild and careless. When Kadiya loses her trillium talisman in deep waters off the Windlorn Isles, the stage is set for a once peaceful world to plunge into war and catastrophe.

A mythic story of survival which centres on the lives of two women who survive the nuclear holocaust.

The pace, as always, is white hot – as are the special effects. As readers will know from Book Two, the Shining One Xanetia can melt her enemies with a touch. Fortunately, she is on the side of our hero, and so is the god Edaemus, whose (literally) volcanic rage will be useful in the continuing fight to save the Tamul Empire from the ravages of sinister King Cyrgon of the Cyrgai. Cyrgon has called forth Bhelliom’s equal in supernatural power, Klael, the very essence of evil. And while Sparhawk...

Ivainson Jaric, Keeper of the Keys, heir of the Firelord, is being hunted down by the Accursed. His blood gifts him with raw power but not enough to overcome the evil forces.