The last of the world's great mages, the enigmatic Lord Eldrich has dedicated his life to eradicating all remaining vestiges of magic in the world. But the fanatical Tellerites—followers of a long-dead mage-apprentice—oppose Eldrich, desiring the hidden knowledge of the magical arts and with it the coveted key to immortality. Drawn into this conflict against his will is Erasmus Flattery, who as a boy dwelt with Eldrich, and is still haunted by the memories of what transpired during his stay with the mage. Now Erasmus must lead as expedition to search for a secret that has remained hidden since the time of the first Mages!
Book Details
Format:
eBook
Price:
8.99 CAD / 7.99 USD
Published: 1998-08-01
ISBN: 9781101666425
Imprint:
DAW Books
Page Count: 480
Praise for the River into Darkness duology:
“A strange and beautiful book that offers an unusual depth and nuance of character, set forth in lustrous dialogue and prose the texture of honeyed silk.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Set in an imaginary land where magic is on the wane, this is a traditional quest fantasy of the best sort: where the quests are spiritual and person in nature as well as heroic…. Book by book, Russell is emerging as one of the best fantasists of his generation.” —Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror
“Sean Russell has captured the atmosphere and the ethos of a truly magical time.” —SF Site
