It is six years since the events of the Conqueror’s Shadow and Corvis is now known as Cerris, a master merchant. Someone, however, is impersonating Corvis and bringing terror to the kingdom. During this, there is also an invasion from a neighboring kingdom. As Corvis sets out to find out who is behind it, his brother-in-law Jassion sets out to find and kill Corvis.

Jassion has the help of his niece Mellorin and a sorcerer named Caleb. The way the tale wound through the present and the past was handled well and the finale was captivating. The epilogue has me interested in future volumes.

The story is well-written and makes good use of the history built in the first book. I found the characters to be believable, sympathetic, and consistent. I think the story flowed very well and I was reading as fast as I could turn the pages. This is a well-thought-out world.

Very Highly Recommended ~~ Bob LaPierre