This is the first book in a new trilogy set in the universe of Midkemia. The story opens with new, yet vague perils which are foreseen by the wizard Pug. As this is going on, one of Pug's sons is taking a pair of young boys under his wing while the evil wizard Sidi, utilizing the assassin guild of the Nighthawks, begins a new plot of domination. These three story lines weave in and out of each other, along with lesser ones, until everything comes together in the final chapters. The action takes place two years after the first trilogy while a time of peace has settled over the land. Perils abound, plots are hatched, and the action moves at a fairly steady pace keeping interest firmly attached to the story.

(Source: Eos)