King of Shadows

<P><CENTER><B> Servant to Kings</B></CENTER></P><P> "Every <I> bheancoran</I> serves and protects a prince," said lowen. "But I have no prince." </P><P>Her aunt smiled. "You may never have a prince. But I think, dearheart, that you might serve...a king!"</P><P><CENTER><B> Freedom's Promise</B></CENTER></P> <P>For generations, the Somber Riders have ruled the Calae lands. But this spring brings more than green buds, crying lambs, and sparkling burns. It brings new promise.</p> <P>Destiny, that bold weaver, is pulling together three shining strands: A girl <I>bheancoran</I> by blood, whose Rune Blade thirsts for justice. A brash young sovereign whose heart seeks vengeance. And a renegade Somber Rider, touched with Tyadda magic, who remembers a long-forgotten dream. . .</p>