Keeper of the Keys (The Cycle of Fire #2)

By: Janny Wurts

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Synopsis: Second in the SF/fantasy trilogy by the author of Stormwarden: &“Reminiscent of Andre Norton&’s Witch World . . . Wurts writes with creativity and passion.&” —Fantasy Literature With Kiethland restored to precarious peace, Taen Dreamweaver and Jaric, the sole heir to Ivain Firelord, have thwarted the demons&’ initial bid to exterminate humanity. But the threat remains in the precarious charge of the Stormfalcon&’s feather and the Keys to Elrinfaer that imprison the ravenous Mharg. Both must be restored to Anskiere, still trapped in his prison of ice. His release will depend upon Jaric&’s mastery of the Cycle of Fire, the sorcerous challenge that drove his father to madness. Both Taen and Jaric must prevail against Taen&’s brother, Emien, fallen to demons and overridden by alien desires that ravage his spirit. With Emien the perfect pawn shaped for Kiethland&’s downfall, his overlords feed his insatiable hatred with power for one purpose only: to hunt down and slay the Firelord&’s heir and the sister whose gentler talent defends him. Praise for Janny Wurts &“With each new book it becomes more and more obvious how important Janny Wurts is to contemporary fantasy.&” —Guy Gavriel Kay &“A gifted creator of wonders.&” —Raymond E. Feist &“Janny Wurts brings an artist&’s eye for detail and mood to the field of fantasy writing.&” —Robert Lynn Asprin &“A great natural storyteller.&” —L. Sprague de Camp