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When Niobe’s beloved is ambushed and killed, she learns that the death was a calculated move by the Devil’s minions. Seeking vengeance, she uncovers how deep the Devil’s scheming runs and realizes that her son and granddaughter, Luna, have been ensnared in a deadly trap.
To free them, Niobe must accept a perilous challenge from the Prince of Deceit—a contest that takes place in Hell itself and involves navigating a labyrinth crafted by Satan’s cunning.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Piers Anthony
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