The saga of Inos and Rap comes to its thrilling conclusion in the
final Man of His Word novel from "one of the leading masters of epic
fantasy" (Publishers Weekly).
While Queen Inos and her new husband, the cursed Sultan Azak, head to
the capital city to beg the emperor's aid, Rap is imprisoned and
tortured in the sultan's dungeons. But a third magic word gives him
power beyond his wildest dreams, allowing him to escape. Struggling with
his newfound abilities--and his feelings for Inos--he follows after her.
With his faithful companions, Rap will find himself battling old
enemies, fulfilling prophecies, and navigating the empire's politics,
forging his own destiny as one of the most feared men in the kingdom.
"If it's traditional fantasy adventure with a bit of nudge-nudge
wink-wink you're after, Dave Duncan is your go-to guy. "--SFReviews.net
"Duncan takes all the trusted fantasy ingredients, meticulously prepares
them and brings them together with skill and relish. . . . The series
bears resemblance to Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy." --Fantasy Book
Review
"Duncan's unique concept of goblins, fauns, and imps adds a new twist to
this imaginative fantasy adventure. Recommended." --Library Journal