Having been drawn into Falconfar, fantasy world of his own creation, Rod Everlar continues his quest to defeat the corruption he has discovered within. He sets off in pursuit of the dark wizard Malraun, only to find that he has raised an army of monsters and mercenaries. Second in the series. "[Gigante's] deep baritone gives a measured seriousness to the tale, rising in pitch and edgy intensity as the action heats up."—Booklist