Andre Norton (1912-2005) was one of the most popular science fiction and fantasy authors in the world. From SF series such as Solar Queen and Beast Master, to fantasy series such as Witch World, Norton's work has enthralled readers for decades. She was lauded as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America and received a Life Achievement Award from the World Fantasy Convention. An Ohio native, Ms. Norton lived for a number of years in Winter Park, Florida, and then moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where she lived until her death in 2005.
Mercedes Lackey is the author of the bestselling Valdemar series, the Obsidian Trilogy with James Mallory ("The Outstretched Shadow," "To Light a Candle," and "When Darkness Falls"), the Enduring Flame trilogy with James Mallory ("The Phoenix Unchained," "The Phoenix Endangered," and "The Phoenix Transformed"), and the Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms. She has written many other books, including "Trio of Sorcery," "Phoenyx and Ashes," "Sacred Ground," "The Firebird," "The Fairy Godmother," and "Alta." Mercedes Lackey was born in Chicago and graduated from Purdue University. She has worked as an artist's model, a computer programmer, and for American Airlines, and has written lyrics and recorded more than fifty songs. She lives in Oklahoma.
This tale will rank as one of the season's liveliest and most
appealing fantasy epics. "Publishers Weekly on The Elvenbane" A
damned fine tale, a splendid blend of the talents of two excellent
storytellers. "Anne McCaffrey on The Elvenbane" A richly detailed,
complex fantasy collaboration by one of the field's Grand Masters
and one of its most promising apprentices. "Marion Zimmer Bradley
on The Elvenbane" The talents of collaborators Norton and Lackey
blend seamlessly as they expand the background to their epic
fantasy. "Library Journal""
"This tale will rank as one of the season's liveliest and most
appealing fantasyepics."
"--Publishers Weekly "on "The Elvenbane"
"A damned fine tale, a splendid blend of the talents of two
excellent storytellers."
--Anne McCaffrey on "The Elvenbane"
"A richly detailed, complex fantasy collaboration by one of the
field's GrandMasters and one of its most promising
apprentices."
--Marion Zimmer Bradley on "The Elvenbane"
"The talents of collaborators Norton and Lackey blend seamlessly as
they expandthe background to their epic fantasy."
"--Library Journal"
Praise for Andre Norton and Mercedes Lackey
"This tale will rank as one of the season's liveliest and most
appealing fantasyepics."
"--Publishers Weekly "on "The Elvenbane"
"A damned fine tale, a splendid blend of the talents of two
excellent storytellers."
--Anne McCaffrey on "The Elvenbane"
"A richly detailed, complex fantasy collaboration by one of the
field's GrandMasters and one of its most promising
apprentices."
--Marion Zimmer Bradley on "The Elvenbane"
"The talents of collaborators Norton and Lackey blend seamlessly as
they expandthe background to their epic fantasy."
"--Library Journal"
"The talents of collaborators Norton and lackey lend seamlessly as
they expand the background to their epic fantasy..."--"Library
Journal"
The prolific Norton again collaborates with Lackey to create another thinly disguised romance/miscegenation parable serving as a fantasy/adventure novel. Sheyrene and her brother, Lorryn, are kept virtual prisoners to their father's wishes, since he is a high elven lord and has powerful elven magic that can be used to remold not only their bodies but also their minds, wills and souls. When circumstances allow them to escape, they are propelled into the paths of Shauna (who was featured in The Elvenbane, the first book of the series), a half-breed leader who has control over human and elven magic, and of her friends, wizards and shape-changing dragons who want equality for all. Inevitably, romance blossoms, war threatens and heroism ensues. Though the final battle here is rushed and depressingly anticlimactic, both authors have a sweet way with characters and there is enough magic, mystery and romantic bonding of fantastic species in genetically improbable ways to keep loyal fans entertained‘and anyone with an ounce of cynicism far, far away. (June)
This tale will rank as one of the season's liveliest and most appealing fantasy epics. "Publishers Weekly on The Elvenbane" A damned fine tale, a splendid blend of the talents of two excellent storytellers. "Anne McCaffrey on The Elvenbane" A richly detailed, complex fantasy collaboration by one of the field's Grand Masters and one of its most promising apprentices. "Marion Zimmer Bradley on The Elvenbane" The talents of collaborators Norton and Lackey blend seamlessly as they expand the background to their epic fantasy. "Library Journal""
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