"High fantasy at its best"
The Outerlands using darkcraft have successfully attacked
the island continent of Eiden Myr, which was a safe haven
for at least fifteen centuries. Desperate efforts to save
the isle so far have failed and apparently those still
living are doomed as monsters from the myths assault them
in spite of the rebirth of the magelight with new
practitioners (wordsmiths, illuminators and binders)
establishing fresh triads. The last hope is for a Triad to travel to a haunted realm
where they will probably die. They must cast spells using
the taboo darkcraft. They are too young and the mage
leaders like Breida Shielder wonder how far they have
fallen already having depended on lunatics to defend their
island home and now the inexperienced youngsters. Breida
also ponders if they succeed somehow, who will contain
this Great Triad that includes someone close to her that
she wants to protect, but knows she cannot indulge in such
a luxury. This is high fantasy at its best as Terry McGarry closes
her trilogy (see ILLUMINATION and THE BINDER'S ROAD with
terrific finish. The story line is action-packed, but
never loses sight of the importance of key characters and
not just the Great triad members. Readers will treasure
this fabulous end to a great saga, but be advised that to
fully savor the epic tale read the previous novels first. Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 5, 2005
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted January 25, 2007
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