War rages across Santhenar as the quest for the Mirror of Aachan continues. In desperation, Tensor, leader of the Aachims, flees with the Mirror into the wilderness, taking the chronicler Llian with him. Only Karan can locate them, but it will be a perilous journey. Tensor wants her dead, other powers are hunting her down, and Rulke the Charon broods over them all from his Nightland prison …
'The complex cultures, detailed geography, and the palpable weight of history provide a solid background to an intense story … this stands out as a worldbuilding labour of love with some truly original touches' LOCUS
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Praise for A SHADOW ON THE GLASS:
- 'The complex cultures, detailed geography & the palpable weight of history provide a solid background to an intense story that … becomes increasingly compelling. This stands out as a worldbuilding labour of love with some truly original touches' LOCUS
- 'Irvine has built a history & wonderful culture for his vivid world. His first novel vibrates with originality' W. AUSTRALIAN
Paperback:
£9.99
Published 02/11/2000