Synopses & Reviews
The prophecies are coming true and the ancient race of the Kantri-or true dragons-have come back to the world of Men. It was through the actions of Young Lanen Kaelar that the Kantri were reminded of the larger world. It was bravery (and a mad belief in the old tales) that caused the young woman to start a perilous journey to find the great dragons of legend. In doing so, she found not only the reality of the myth but her own true love. He was the great Dragon King, an immensely powerful creature out of time who ultimately chose life over death, a puny mortal form rather than the power of a kingship to be with this most extraordinary woman. As he is Dragon in Man's form, the being known as Varien has risked much to stay by Lanen's side.
Their haven destroyed, the Kantri have chosen instead of seeking a new home to return to the land of their greatest defeat and to the fear of the people who rejected their aid so long ago. They bring ancient power and knowledge and the Kantri have come to see what the "littlings" have made of their world.
And much of what they find distresses them. For humans have squandered much of their heritage, the small dragons that were left behind are little more than cattle...and there are those who do remember the ancient ways...and have allied themselves with the race of demons who long to destroy all the world. The Kantri are disturbed and look to Varien and Lanen help them redeem what has been lost so long ago and make the world right again.
But Lanen is captured by the human demon-master Berys, who seeks to corrupt the ancient prophecy. He will try to use Lanen's new-found powers to gain control of the very fabric of the universe and in doing so, secure the demon forces of the otherworld and rule forever.
It is up to her true love Varien and one of the most unlikely alliances ever seen to rescue Lanen. And if Varien fails, not only will Lanen's life and the fates of his beloved Kantri hang in the balance. For the stage is now set for a confrontation between the forces of light and darkness...and if the good fail, not only will the Kantri fail but the human world will be doomed as well...
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"A rousing, inventive, action-packed conclusion." Kirkus
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“A rousing, inventive, action-packed conclusion.”—
Kirkus on
Redeeming the Lost
“An archetypal tale given originality by excellent characterization…this consistently intelligent tale will captivate even readers who thought themselves thoroughly jaded about draconic studies.”—Booklist on Redeeming the Lost
“A real page turner.”—VOYA on Redeeming the Lost
“A solid conclusion to Kerners high fantasy series…Anne McCaffrey fans, take note.”—Publishers Weekly on Redeeming the Lost
“Elizabeth Kerners interpretation is fresh and exciting, seamlessly interweaving several plot lines and portraying her characters with humor and sympathy…The Lesser Kindred establishes Elizabeth Kerner as a gifted storyteller.”—Romantic Times on The Lesser Kindred
“An entertaining fantasy tale…fans that relish an intrepid female lead allied with dragons in battle against sorcerers and demons will enjoy Elizabeth Kerners tale.”—Midwest Book Review on The Lesser Kindred
“A complex and gratifying tale of loyalty and perseverance.”—Library Journal on The Lesser Kindred
“I had very much liked Song in the Silence and was most curious as to who the Lesser Kindred were. A good book is a real find but a good sequel to a good book is an extra treat. Especially if your curiosity has been nagging at you to find out what happens next. I've read The Lesser Kindred and now I want to find out what happens NEXT! The story is not over. I want more!”—Anne McCaffrey on The Lesser Kindred
“Every time it looks as if dragons had been done to death, along comes a yarn like this to revive them…With excellent narrative technique, wit, and intelligence, Kerner weaves these strands into a brisk story capped by a plausible happy ending. A superior debut.”—Booklist on Song in the Silence
“This adventure fantasy by a gifted storyteller belongs on most fantasy collection shelves.”—Library Journal on Song in the Silence
“A solidly detailed and impressively developed debut. Expect sequels.”—Kirkus Reviews on Song in the Silence
“Elizabeth Kerner weaves her tale with a lovely blend of lyricism and invention. If you are one of those aspiring souls who fly with dragons in their dreams, this is the book for you!”—Deborah Turner Harris on Song in the Silence
“Not since Elizabeth Moons valiant Pak has a heroine of such stature, physical and moral, strode onto the stage of fantasy. The always irresistible connection between humankind and dragon born is given here a new twist. Thus this is a book to be read and shelved--for a second or third visit in the future--which is the best quality test any reader can devise.”—Andre Norton on Song in the Silence
“Elizabeth Kerner has a strong new voice that has the cadences and resonance of an old and wise bard.”—Jane Yolen on Song in the Silence
“Song in the Silence is an intelligently written romantic fantasy with a strong female protagonist. It will certainly appeal to fans of Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey.”—Josepha Sherman on Song in the Silence
Review
"An archetypal tale given originality by excellent characterization...this consistently intelligent tale will captivate even readers who thought themselves thoroughly jaded...." Booklist
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"A real page turner." VOYA
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"A solid conclusion to Kerner's high fantasy series...Anne McCaffrey fans, take note." Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Elizabeth Kerner was born in Florida in 1958. She received her MA in English Language (Philology) from St. Andrews University in Scotland in 1981. She spent a number of years as a non-fiction editor of medical and scientific books and journals. Her first novel,
Song in the Silence, was published in 1997 by Tor. She lives with her husband Steven in a small town just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland.