The Known Lands are teetering on the brink of war. Meanwhile, in the distant stronghold of Bren, Kylock's betrothed, beautiful, mad Catherine, dabbles with darkest sorceries.Ī knight's shattered destiny is about to lead from death-sport pits to the blood-strewn creation of an empire-and a wondrous epic of grandeur and magic continues. Headstrong young Melliandra is captured by brutal slavers and Jack, whose wild power works miracles, falls prey to a smuggler's lying charms and a woman's seductive schemes. Harvell's two young refugees are torn apart by the storms of war: Meanwhile, a young knight begins a quest leaving behind his home and family to seek out the treacherous Isle of Larn, where lies a clue to his desperate search for the truth.Īnd a wondrous epic of darkness and beauty begins.Īt Castle Harvell demented Prince Kylock grabs the reins of power and hate by murdering his father. Together they flee the castle, stalked by a sorcer who has connived for decades to control the crown, committing supernatural murder to advance his schemes. In the kitchens, an apprentice named Jack is terrified by his sudden, uncontrolled power to work miracles.

In her regal suite, young Melliandra, the daughter of an influential lord, rebels against her forced betrothal to the sinister Prince Kylock. Jones's epic fantasy adventure series.Īt vast Castle Harvell, Where King Lesketh lies dying, two fates collide. This ebook compilation brings together the three thrilling novels in J.V.

The Book of Words by J.V. Jones