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When Prince Martris Drayke’s older half‑brother Jared and the dark mage Foor Arontala murder King Bricen, the throne of Margolan turns to tyrannical rule. Martris, the surviving heir, escapes with a devoted guard captain, a court bard and a loyal royal guard member. Amidst a world where spirits openly roam, Martris learns he may be the descendant of Bava K’aa, Margolan’s most powerful sorceress. If true, he bears the rare gift of a Summoner, a mage who can negotiate between the worlds of the living and the dead.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Gail Z. Martin
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