When Raif and Drey Sevrance return home to their clan as the only survivors of a vicious attack in which both their father and the clan chief, were killed, everything changes for Raif. Uneasy with the new chief's reign of brutality and his brother's acceptance of it, Raif welcomes his uncle Angus Lok's invitation to accompany him to Spire Vanis.
Asarhiah March, Ash for short, is the beautiful ward of Penthero Iss, Overlord of Spire Vanis. Suspicious of Penthero's increasing interest in her developing body, when Ash overhears him planning to imprison her she flees, only to be cornered at the city gate by a band of the Overlord's elite guards. But as they close in on her, a stranger comes to the rescue - observed by a bemused Raif, Angus Lok plunges into the midst of the guards and snatches her to safety.
For Angus knows that as this girl grows to womanhood she will develop powers which could destroy herself and the world if she doesn't learn to control them . . . and only Raif can protect her on her journey to understanding.

Reissued with a stunning new cover, Book One of Sword of Shadows - a spellbinding new fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Book of Words trilogy

About the Author
J. V. Jones worked initially for a record label in her native Liverpool, later moving to San Diego, California, where she ran an export business and was marketing director for an interactive software company.

Reviews
J. V. Jones is a striking writer . . . wonderful * Robert Jordan *
J. V. Jones is quite a find . . . a deliciously intricate tale * Katherine Kurtz *
A storyline featuring the kind of political scheming and intrigue that makes for gripping reading * SFX *
We have major new writer here. Bravo! An intriguing tale well told * Dennis L. McKiernan *



Book Information
ISBN 9781857237436
Author J V Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 816
Imprint Orbit
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 128mm * 180mm * 41mm