Storm Rising: Bk.2 (Mage Storms S.) - Softcover

Nothing is certain for the state of Valdemar or her neighbours,the normal rules no longer apply,for violent and unpredictable changes in the laws of magic have beset them all,enemies and allies alike. Duke Tremane is landlocked in Hardorn,abandoned by his Emperor and with only surly and impatient troops to keep control of a townful of citizens under siege.And in all the lands an early autumn is threatening a terrible winter of hardship-Hardorn looks likely to suffer more than most.Tremane has the key to surviving the onslaught of magical storms,but using that key may endanger his stranded company even more...

Mercedes Lackey (1950-) Mercedes entered this world on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, had a normal childhood and graduated from Purdue University in 1972. During the late 70's she worked as an artist's model and then went into the computer programming field, ending up with American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to her fantasy writing, she has written lyrics for and recorded nearly fifty songs for Firebird Arts & Music, a small recording company specializing in science fiction folk music.