Enter lands of mystery, magic, and danger in the triumphant epic fantasy inspired by The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam The realm is tormented by catastrophe. Lord Safar Timura, the great wizard, is trapped in the doomed world of Hadin, condemned to suffer and die, over and over again. It is up to his wizard son, Prince Palimak, to stop the disaster slowly poisoning land and sea. Though he is half human and half demon, even Palimak may not possess the awesome powers needed to free Safar and discover the great lost tomb, guarded by a fierce she-beast who holds secrets to halt the terror."

THE FAR KINGDOMS: Allan Cole and Chris Bunch - the bestselling authors of the Sten series - now turn their storytelling talents from science fiction to epic fantasy--with a magnificent quest novel. The Far Kingdoms: a place of wonders, riches, magic, and terrors . . . a place where a young trader will seek wealth beyond imagination and find the adventure of a lifetime. Finalist in the World Fantasy competition. "Fantasy of the year." - Locus Magazine. "Breaks new ground." Publishers Weekly. "Classic " Kirkus Reviews. The novel was a finalist in the World Fantasy Best Novel competition.

THE WARRIOR'S TALE: In a stunning sequel to The Far Kingdoms, fantasy, feminism, and feats of breathtaking wonder blend masterfully in the hands of authors who "celebrate the spirit of adventure" (Locus). In this outing, the authors of the Sten series turn their attention to Amalric Antero's warrior sister, Rali - captain of the all woman Marinon Guard. Adventure abounds as Rali and her soldier sail uncharted seas, searching for the Archon, or sorcerer, who is determined to destroy them and their beloved city of Orissa.

THE WARRIOR RETURNS: For those who thrilled to the adventures and wonders of the voyages of the Anteros, here is the book where all the secrets from KINGDOMS OF THE NIGHT are finally, dazzlingly, revealed. In this fourth and final volume of the Far Kingdoms books - written by Sten co-author, Allan Cole - all of Orissa believes that Rali Antero, legendary warrior and sorceress extraordinaire, was dead, lost at sea during some grand adventure gone wrong. In fact, Rali is not dead, but was left entombed in ice to dream for eternity--until a goddess awakens her for one last desperate quest . . .

KINGDOMS OF THE NIGHT: The Anteros series, one of the freshest, most exhilarating fantasy series in years, (Publishers Weekly) begun in The Far Kingdoms and The Warrior's Tale--continues. A mysterious figure appears to Amalric Antero, who has grown old before his time, and issues a challenge: find the real Far Kingdoms . . . the Kingdoms of the Night Penned by the authors of the Sten series, the wonders of the unknown unspool before two bold adventurers.

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