Magic's Promise: Book Two of the'last Herald-Mage'trilogy: v. 2 (Roc S.) - Softcover

Lackey, Mercedes

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140167528 ISBN 13: 9780140167528

Publisher: Penguin, 1992

Synopsis

The wild magic is taking its toll on the land. Many Heralds and Herald-Mages have died fighting to preserve the peace. Even Vanyel, the most powerful of the Herald-Mages is almost at the end of his strength, in need of a respite from the dual threats of war and dark magic. But for Vanyel, there can be no rest. Not when his Companion, Yfandes, receives a summons which can’t be ignored—a desperate cry for help which draws them both into the heart of a magical holocaust in the neighboring kingdom. Almost overwhelmed by the devastation they discover there, Herald-Mage and Companion must try to unravel this tragic mystery. Is the young Prince Tashir, a newly Chosen Herald who can’t control his own magic, responsible for the destruction? Or is Tashir a pawn in a deeper, more deadly game—and, if so, will Vanyel be able to find and defeat the true destroyer before this master of dark powers can strike again? Don’t miss MAGIC’S PAWN, the first novel The Last-Herald Mage trilogy.

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Review

Praise for series:
"Lackey has written anotherintensely wrought, finely detailedstory of heroic victims struggling to do the best with their fate. Vanyel s magical strengths are countered by his very human insecurities." "VOYA"
"Lackey s characterization, plotting, and wit are all of a high order.A real page-turner for any fantasy collection." "Booklist"
"Emotionally tense and full ofdrama and magic." "Locus"
"In Vanyel, [Lackey] has createdher most empathetic male character to date, making our emotions run high as he meets his fate. And best of all, the very last plot twist is one of haunting beauty that will touch your heart." "RT Reviews"
"In this trilogy, Lackey reaches an intensity she had only begun to achieve.... The story of Vanyel isdarker than her earlier books, and the pace is unrelenting." "American Fantasy Magazine""

Praise for series:
"Lackey has written another intensely wrought, finely detailed story of heroic victims struggling to do the best with their fate. Vanyel's magical strengths are countered by his very human insecurities." --VOYA
"Lackey's characterization, plotting, and wit are all of a high order. A real page-turner for any fantasy collection." --Booklist
"Emotionally tense and full of drama and magic." --Locus
"In Vanyel, [Lackey] has created her most empathetic male character to date, making our emotions run high as he meets his fate. And best of all, the very last plot twist is one of haunting beauty that will touch your heart." --RT Reviews
"In this trilogy, Lackey reaches an intensity she had only begun to achieve.... The story of Vanyel is darker than her earlier books, and the pace is unrelenting." --American Fantasy Magazine

About the Author

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140167528
• ISBN 13: 9780140167528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320