Initiates Trial: First book of Sword of the Canon (The Wars of Light and Shadow, Book 9)

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The long-awaited beginning of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.
Betrayed and double-crossed, Arithon sFfalenn is held captive by the Order of the Koriathain. The desperate Fellowship Sorcerers have gambled the weal of Athera and forced through the perilous bargain that spared him, as the last Prince of Rathain, and their sole hope of unity. To suspend the Prime Matriarchs decree of execution, Arithon lives only to battle Maraks horde of free wraiths, unleashed one by one from the shielding grip of the star wards.

But on the day the last wraith is redeemed, the inflexible terms sealed by Dakars oath of debt will be forfeit

Against a backdrop in which the Religion of Light has undergone schism, the fanatical True Sects high priesthood stands consumed by its thwarted ambition: to conquer Havish, the backbone of order that secures the terms of Paravian survival. Now Lord Mayor of Etarra, Lysaer sIlessid must fight the pull of the Mistwraiths curse, and battle for sanity to uphold his just ethic. Another young defender will stand at his side, newly sworn by the Sorcerers auspices.

As Arithons life once again becomes the fulcrum that shifts the game board, Elairas choice might save or break the unstable future; while at large and answerable to no mortal law, Davien and the dragon that holds his service throw in the wild card no one predicts

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Astonishingly original and compelling A gifted creator of wonder
RAYMOND E. FEIST

Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air where every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered
DIANA GABALDON

It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent
STEPHEN DONALDSON

Author Bio

Janny Wurts is the author of the Cycle of Fire series, co-author of the worldwide bestselling Empire series with Raymond E. Feist, and is currently working on the Wars of Light and Shadow series. She often paints her own covers and is also an expert horsewoman, sailor, musician and archer.