Wizard'S Funeral (Red Pavilions)

Review A vivid tale of sorcery and strife ... an absorbing plotDreamwatch Product Description In the troubled kingdom of Zamerkand, the enemies within are as dangerous as those at its borders. For Soldier, the warrior whose influence is already too great for some courtiers liking, there is no such thing as rest. Death can strike at any moment, and from any direction. But it is another death that will shake the world to its core: that of King Magus, whose power alone can keep the forces of good and evil in balance. His successor must be found, and the responsibility is given to Soldier. The successor, however, is only a young boy, and there are many who would prefer himand Soldierto meet a bloodier fate. From the Publisher In the troubled kingdom of Zamerkand, the enemies within are as dangerous as those at its borders. For Soldier, the warrior whose influence is already too great for some courtiers liking, there is no such thing as rest. Death can strike at any moment, and from any direction. But it is another death that will shake the world to its core: that of King Magus, whose power alone can keep the forces of good and evil in balance. His successor must be found, and the responsibility is given to Soldier. The successor, however, is only a young boy, and there are many who would prefer himand Soldierto meet a bloodier fate. From the Inside Flap In the troubled kingdom of Zamerkand, the enemies within are as dangerous as those at its borders. For Soldier, the warrior whose influence is already too great for some courtiers liking, there is no such thing as rest. Death can strike at any moment, and from any direction. But it is another death that will shake the world to its core: that of King Magus, whose power alone can keep the forces of good and evil in balance. His successor must be found, and the responsibility is given to Soldier. The successor, however, is only a young boy, and there are many who would prefer himand Soldierto meet a bloodier fate. About the Author This is the second novel in the Red Pavilions series by new fantasy writer Kim Hunter.