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"Blood of Amber," the seventh entry in Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber, follows the protagonist Merlin as he pursues his adversaries across the ever‑changing landscape of Shadow. Pursued by furies, Merlin searches for his enemies, friends, and ultimately his father. The novel explores whether he can discern truth from deception in a realm where nothing is as it seems.
Set within the fantasy‑science‑fiction universe of Amber, the story continues the series’ blend of mythic power, political intrigue, and psychological suspense.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Roger Zelazny
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