Re Temur, legitimate heir to his grandfather's Khaganate, has finally raised his banner and declared himself at war with his usurping uncle. With his companions - the Wizard Samarkar, the Cho-tse Hrahima, and the silent monk Brother Hsiung - he must make his way to Dragon Lake to gather in his army of followers. But Temur's enemies are not idle; the leader of the Nameless Assassins, who has shattered the peace of the Steppe, has struck at Temur's uncle already. To the south, in the Rasan empire, plague rages. To the east, the great city of Asmaracanda has burned, and the Uthman Caliph is deposed. All the world seems to be on fire, and who knows if even the beloved son of the Eternal Sky can save it?
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“In this conclusion to the trilogy that began with 2012’s Range of
Ghosts, Re Temur still has a lot of ground to cover on his way toward a
final confrontation with the sorcerous al-Sepehr, leader of the cult of
the Nameless…Although it comes toward the end of this final book, the showdown is
worth waiting for, and readers will enjoy spending a little more time
with Bear’s vivid characters as she gives each a chance to come into
their own destiny. The mix of cultures in her rich world building are
based on societies from the Middle East and Central Asia, but they
remain original and amazing fantasy creations.”
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Library Journal