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Kethlun Warder, once a gifted glassmaker, finds his craft altered by a freak accident, merging glass magic with lightning. The resulting spell creates glass orbs that reflect the immediate past, exposing hidden crimes. Tris, a skilled mage, struggles to keep Keth under control—physically and emotionally—while teaching him to refine his new abilities. Together they race against time, and the local authorities, to locate a murderer who hides among them. Their turmoil and growing friendship form the heart of this adventure.
First publish date: March 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tamora Pierce
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