The saga begun in Tyrant Moon and Heretic Sun continues... When the heretic wizard Thraxis fled to barbarian lands, he had hoped to live the rest of his life in peace. But the Black Council, now led by his old nemesis Melilandra, are still driven by their lust for power. They will not rest until they have hunted down not only Thraxis, but also his daughter Dawn, a child of prophecy whose magic has the power to reshape their world. As Melilandra's schemes spread death and destruction across the land, Thraxis and his barbarian wife Arrow must somehow find a way to stop a foe who seems invincible. And their only hope for survival may rest with a man who has vowed to kill them both...
