title: Darknesses (Corean Chronicles, Book 2)
author: L. E. Modesitt
description: The prolific Modesitt (The Saga of Recluce; The Spellsong Cycle) delivers a solid, well-paced sequel to Legacies (2002), set in the fantasy world of Corus, home to humans and a variety of odd creatures. After a slow opening that may perplex new readers, the action soon picks up. The soldier Alucius, one of the few to possess the magical Talent, is trying to keep himself and his men of the Iron Valley Militia alive until he's discharged and can return to the wife he loves. The Council, however, sells them out to the Protector of Lanachrona, whom they must serve as the Northern Guard. Sent by the Protector to help the Landarch of Deforya fight the grassland nomads, Alucius must call on all his Talent powers and military skill to combat Pteridons, mythical flying beasts, summoned by the nomads' leader, Aellyan Edyss. Later, after an audience with the Protector, Alucius learns that he must battle the greatest evil where he least expects to find it. Convincing dialogue, exciting military action and a neat conclusion that leaves the door open for subsequent adventures will find fans satisfied. <BR>Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
zlib_text: FINALLY FREE OF THE BLOOD SEA TOWER, Mina must learn the truth about herself
  that she has denied for so long, and she must go to the mysterious Godshome to
  do it. Rhys, the monk of Majere, accompanied by his dog Atta and the kender
  Nightshade, is given the dangerous assignment of guarding the crazed god. And
  they must turn to those Mina can trust, but that list is very short.
  
  Their path is fraught with peril, for the undead Beloved want to make Mina
  their leader. Krell, now a fearsome Bone Accolyte, brings fire and death to
  the town of Solace in an effort to seize Mina. And her trusted former
  lieutenant, the minotaur, Galdar, is ordered to try to turn Mina to the side
  of evil by delivering into her hands her most hated enemy—Valthonis.
  
  The final installment in the popular Dark Disciple trilogy is written by
  Margaret Weis, co-originator, with Tracy Hickman, of the worldwide best-
  selling DRAGONLANCE® series of novels, and author of numerous acclaimed books
  in fantasy and other genres.