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In the fifth volume of the Chronicles of Amber, Corwin and his siblings confront an escalating crisis: a storm of Chaos that endangers Amber and all its shadow worlds. The story unfolds as they uncover the fate of Oberon, identify the traitorous prince, and contend with a plot aimed at destroying Amber itself.
Corwin’s determination and strategic acumen are tested as allies and enemies blur, truths and lies intertwine, and the boundary between Chaos and Order shifts. Central to the climax is a horn of the unicorn, a mythical artifact whose power may tip the balance between survival and annihilation.
The novel combines Zelazny’s signature blend of mythic fantasy with intricate political intrigue, exploring themes of duty, identity, and the mutable nature of reality within the expansive Amber mythos.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Roger Zelazny
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