Rachel Lee, Shadows of Destiny

Shadows of Destiny

Rachel Lee

Luna, January 2007, $6.99, 392 pp.

ISBN 0373802196

Eons ago, the Firstborn Son of the Firstborn King Annuvil, was king of his own city, and loved the Iliduin (mage) Theriel. His brother Ardred loved her as well. The two brothers went to war. Annuvil created the race of the Anari, a peaceful, long-lived species, whose magic is to hear voices in the stone which makes them builders. The gods were angry, for it was given to them to create the races, and as a result Annuvil was punished, an Immortal unable to be harmed forced to walk the world until the second battle with his brother commences.

In the present, the time of prophecy is at hand. Tess Birdsong is the Weaver, and the white wolves rally to her side. She has magic more powerful than any other Iliduin, and she is determined to work with Annuvil to free the Anari who are slaves of the Bozanari. Fighting forces gather to fight the final battle.

Rachel Lee brings to a grand conclusion her fantasy trilogy with SHADOWS OF DESTINY, a work that is full of sword and sorcery romance, epic battle scenes and political intrigue. The growing love between Tess and Archer is obvious to all around them, but he is afraid to say the words, for he fears she will die in the last battle. Tess overcomes her own demons and works to bring the warring races together. She is a strong powerful woman, and readers will love how the tale ends.