In war there there can no greater price than freedom...The second volume of Feist's earth-shatteringly brilliant Serpentwar Saga Roo Avery, recently returned from a harrowing brush with the armies of the Emerald Queen, is now free to choose his own destiny and his ultimate ambition is to become one of the richest and most powerful merchants in Midkemia. But nothing can prepare him for the dangers of the new life he has chosen, where the repayment of a debt can be as deadly as a knife in the shadows. Even those closest to him are suspect and as Roo struggles to build his financial empire, betrayal is always close at hand. But while Roo works towards achieving his goal, memories of the invasion haunt him still. For the war with the Emerald Queen is far from over and the inevitable confrontation will pose the biggest threat yet to his new found wealth and power.
Dark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga Hatushaly and his young wife Hava are living a good life, working to reopen the burned-out Inn of the Three Stars in the prosperous trading town of Beran's Hill. But there is a great deal more to this bucolic scene than meets the eye.Both Hatu and Hava were raised on the secret island of Coaltachin, and though they may appear to be no more than a young couple in love, preparing for the midsummer festival where their friends Declan and Gwen will be wed, they are in fact assassins on a mission, waiting instructions from their masters in the Kingdom of Night. Moreover, Hatu is the last remaining member of the ruling family of Ithrace - the legendary Firemanes. He dyes his flaming red hair, and has studied to control his dangerous magical powers.But however hard Hatu may be hiding from all those who would seek to use or to destroy him, fate has other plans. Horrific events are approaching Beran's Hill, bringing death and devastation to the peaceful town as unknown and monstrous forces are unleashed. And nothing will ever be the same again.
As worlds collide Hatushaly last scion of the Firemane dynasty his beloved Hava and their dubious friend Donte have been transported across space and time from the war torn world of Garn to the relative peace of Midkemia There on Sorcerer s Isle under the guidance of the magician Magnus and his erstwhile father Pug in his reincarnated form Hatu will explore and expand his unique magical abilities With the evil Pride Lords defeated the Church of the One has risen to bring death and destruction to his home world The Church is sending forces against Marquensas where Daylon is now king and Declan Smith finds himself suddenly and unexpectedly raised to the status of prince and war commander But an even greater menace than the Church of the One lies in wait a creature from the Void bent on the destruction of all living things Pug Nakor and Magnus will need to join forces with Hatu Hava and Declan if they are to save the worlds of Midkemia and Garn from everlasting darkness A spectacular new epic series from the globally bestselling author of MAGICIAN
Discover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, as prophecy becomes truth in the last book of the Riftwar Cycle.THE FINAL VOLUME IN THE EPIC RIFTWAR CYCLE.The dragons are callingCivil war is tearing apart the Kingdom of the Isles, for the throne lies empty and rivals are converging. Having spirited his beloved Princess Stephane safely out of Roldem, Hal now Duke of Crydee must turn his attention to the defence of the ancient realm so that a king can be anointed by the Congress of Lords, rather than by right of might.But the greatest threat may well lie out of the hands of men. Somewhere in the Grey Towers Mountains something not of this world is emerging. It will require that alliances be made between mortal enemies if disaster is to be averted.Elves and men must stand together, ancient heroes must rise again, dragons must fly and Pug, Magnus and the other magic-users of Midkemia must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice if the whole world is to be saved.
Third in stunning reissues of Raymond Feist & Janny Wurts classic trilogy -- one of the most successful fantasy collaborations of all time. THE EMPIRE TRILOGY: BOOK III The final play of the game. Surrounded on all sides by warring factions, assassins and spies, Mara of the Acoma must draw on her deepest resources to secure her position once and for all.
