The Shining Ones

Continuing the epic tale begun in Book One of The Tamuli, Domes of Fireâ?¦ Prince Sparhawk and Queen Ehlana must remain with their retinue of Pandion Knights in the Eastern land of Daresia to assist the beleagured Emperor Sarabian. The rebellion against Sarabian within the walls of the famed pearl-encrusted city of Matherion was defeated. But Sarabianâ??s enemies will regroup and plan an attack that will be less easily routed. Trolls despoil Atan in the North, and vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls and Ogres form a vast conspiracy to take over the Empire. Most disturbing of all are reported sightings of Shining Ones among the hordes. These luminous beings inspire more fear than the rest combined. Queen Ehlana has taken Sarabian in hand and is educating him in ruthless statecraft â?? her skill in which has always inspired Sparhawkâ??s admiration. The Pandion Knight meanwhile resurrects the Bhelliom â?? with Fluteâ??s help (actually, Sparhawk has no idea where it is, but Flute,...