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The Divine Talisman
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Publisher's Weekly
Publisher's Weekly
June 30, 2008
The gory final Legend of Asahiel novel (after 2006's
The Obsidian Key) brings this grim fantasy epic to conclusion with
plenty of violence and magical mayhem. The dreaded Illysp pressure the
forces of good in Pentania with their Illychar, monsters created from
the bodies and memories of the dead. Krynwall, capital of Alson, reels
from the death of Torin, last bearer of the Crimson Sword, and a power
struggle erupts among the city's leaders. Matters worsen when Torin's
body is inhabited by the Illychar called Itz lar Thrakkon, the
"Boundless One." Only half-elven Annleia, daughter of the last Vandari
elf, can battle Thrakkon and petition the ancient Dragon God Ravar to
learn how to destroy the Illysp once and for all. The final chapter of
this dense trilogy is not for new readers, but those familiar with
previous events will be satisfied with its sneering villains, bloody
battles, and decisive climax.
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