Merchant of Alyss - (Legends of the Realm) by Thomas Locke (Paperback)

About the Book

When Hyam finds ancient Mylantian scrolls, he begins a journey to uncover their meaning. Will what he discovers mean war?

Book Synopsis

Life for Hyam is bittersweet. Admired by the citizens of Falmouth for his heroic rescue mission, he cherishes these peaceful days with Joelle by his side. Yet grief over the loss of his magical skills during the great Battle of Emporis threatens to engulf him. Sometimes he even wishes he had never known magic at all.

When Hyam comes into possession of an ancient Milantian scroll, he is thrilled to feel the surge of power that courses through him whenever he touches it. But what he discerns in the text could mean war. He embarks upon another journey to determine its true meaning and forestall any attack. But as Hyam is seeking answers, he is unaware that the merchant of Alyss is seeking him . . .

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Praise for Emissary

"A wonderful journey away from the real world . . . A fine start to this intriguing series."--RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

"Locke is a master wordsmith, weaving lyrical prose, fully fleshed characters, and a consuming plot into a tale that is beautiful and epic."--BuddyHollywood.com

"Readers of inspirational fantasy will enjoy [Bunn's] foray into a new genre."--Publishers Weekly

"A superbly crafted fantasy adventure novel."--Midwest Book Review

"Moves like a contemporary thriller but harkens back to the enduring genre of classic fantasy."--FamilyFiction.com

"Thomas Locke transported me into this wonderful, dangerous world . . . An amazing fantasy novel."--Fresh Fiction

"I actually lived the story. Five stars."--LifeIsStory.com

About the Author

Thomas Locke is a pseudonym for Davis Bunn, the award-winning novelist with total worldwide sales of seven million copies. With a lifelong passion for speculative stories, he is also the author of Emissary and Trial Run. His work has been published in twenty languages, and critical acclaim includes four Christy Awards for excellence in fiction. He divides his time between Oxford and Florida. A screenplay adaptation of Emissary is currently under development as a feature film with a British production company. Learn more at www.tlocke.com.