“Modesitt’s fourth entry in his Corean series (after 2004’s Scepters) contain plenty of fine world building and intelligently developed magic. . . .Modesitt fans, knowing what they’re in for, will find reaching the end of the challenging fantasy well worth the effort.” —Publishers Weekly on Alector’s Choice

“Corus is a fascinating land, full of both new and ancient magic, and the inhabitants are possibly the most fascinating of all, with complex motivations underpinning their every action.” —Romantic Times Bookclub on Alector’s Choice

“Readers of its predecessors may most relish this book, which does, however, stand on its own.” —Booklist on Alector’s Choice