Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The first novel in national bestselling author Carol Berg's Rai Kirah saga follows one man's journey from slave to savior...
Seyonne was not always a slave. Once his people were the guardians of magic such as the land had never seen, protectors and defenders. But the Derzhi came, and enslaved them. Now, years of degradation and misery have blurred Seyonne s memory, and sapped his strength. To his people, he is already dead. And to him, death is all that is left until he finds hope in a most unlikely place
Sold once again, Seyonne is bought by Aleksander, the heir to the Derzhi Empire. His new master is cold, and heedlessly cruel. But within Aleksander, the seeds of greatness wait. All it would take is guidance from one such as Seyonne once was
But time is short, for demons have also noticed Aleksander and what they cannot control they will destroy.
A wonderful debut novel hooks the reader with vividly drawn characters and draws us into an exotic, dangerous, and beautifully crafted world. Her heroes come alive on the page, with genuine emotions and concerns. Lynn Flewelling, author of Traitor s Moon
Vivid characters and intricate magic combined with a fascinating world luscious work Melanie Rawn, author of The Diviner s Key"
About the Author
Though Colorado is home, Carol Berg's roots are in Texas, in a family of teachers, musicians, and railroad men. She has degrees in mathematics from Rice University and computer science from the University of Colorado, but managed to squeeze in minors in English and art history along the way. She has combined a career as a software engineer with her writing, while also raising three sons. She lives with her husband at the foot of the Colorado mountains.