The third volume in the Far Kingdoms series brings Amalric Antero a new quest — for the Kingdoms of the Night, whose existence may hold the answer to the survival of his city! This authorized edition adds a new preface by Allan Cole explaining the origin of the series."Cole and Bunch finish one of the most satisfactory recent fantasy trilogies, the saga of Amalric Antero and his kin. Amalric, now an aging widower whose sister Rali (of The Warrior's Tale) has vanished and who thinks all is well, is visited by the great-granddaughter of his old, sorcerous mentor, Janos Greycloak. It turns out that the Far Kingdoms (the Kingdoms of the Night) have not, as was thought, been found after all. Those kingdoms remain key to the survival of Amalric's city, Orissa, in the face of growing dangers, so Amalric must go questing once more in a dark-toned, even grim, tale that sees him succeed only at a high price. Cole and Bunch bring readers all the virtues they have previously displayed as they deftly balance world building, characterization, action, believable magic, and simple, sound use of the English language to produce a conclusion that, like its predecessors, is highly recommended." -- Booklist
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