About the Author

Born in Ohio, 1944. Moved to San Francisco Bay Area in 1962 and has lived there ever since. Katharine Kerr has read extensively in the fields of classical archaeology, and medieval and Dark Ages history and literature, and these influences are clear in her work. Her epic Deverry series has won widespread praise and millions of fans around the world.

Reviews

'Kerr does a marvellous job ! a compelling standalone fantasy' Dreamwatch 'Kerr is a worldbuilder of the greatest ability and imagination' The Alien Online Praise for Katharine Kerr: 'Kerr is a master of her trade! She has created a world that might very well go on for ever, and this one reader sincerely hopes it does' Vector 'One of the top fantasists of her generation' Interzone 'An unusually scholarly writer of fantasy.' Telegraph 'Much as I dislike comparing anything to The Lord of the Rings, I have to admit that on this occasion it's justified.' Interzone

On an inhospitable desert planet colonized by humans, three distinct groups attempt to coexist: those who follow the teachings of the Third Prophet, the mounted nomadic tribes of the purple grasslands, and the sentient lizards known as the Cha'Meech. When a group of Islamic believers who oppose the tyranny of their current rulers travel in search of a leader who can bring them justice, they find their destinies caught up with a Spirit Rider of the grasslands, a Cha'Meech seeking new ideas, and a "sorcerer" obsessed with discovering a way to travel to the stars once again. The author of the popular "Deverry" series turns to the cultures of the Middle East for her latest tale set in the far future. Compelling male and female characters and a thoughtful premise make this epic adventure a strong addition to most sf collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.