Ian Irvine

"Beset by false friends and the weight of a world's expectations, Nish must flee his father - the corrupt God-Emperor - always searching for the means to end his rule. Nish's reluctant allies are Maelys, who believes he betrayed her family; former scrutator Xervish Flydd, now stripped of power; and Colm, whom Nish owes a favour he can never repay." "If the group's fragile partnership survives, they may have a chance to save themselves, and their land. A hidden tower must be found in a barren arctic wilderness, and somehow the dread Numinator, who despises all humanity, must be convinced to come to their aid." "And what of the different futures projected in the Pit of Possibilities? Can they, and should they, trust its portents? They have nothing to lose but their hope - a frail weapon in a war upon a god."--BOOK JACKET.

The second John Bartley novel, a locked room mystery where the victim is a collector of rare books.

In the third volume of this original saga, the young Sensitive Karan, who carries the blood of all three Worlds in her veins, finds herself holding the knowledge that can either heal or permanently destroy the rift. The time is right for Rulke, the great betrayer, to use the deadly construct he has spent a thousand years perfecting. Unfortunately for Karan, all he needs to succeed is her unique talent. (July)