Sea of Sorrows - (Sun Sword) by Michelle West (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The fourth novel of the acclaimed Sun Sword series returns to a war-torn world of noble houses divided and demon lords unleashed...

In the Essalieyan Empire, the armies are gathering, ready to champion the cause of Valedan kai di'Leonne, last survivor of the ruling clan of the Dominion. But Valedan himself must take a different road to war, sealing what Dominion alliances he can claim without the Empire's backing.

Yet even before Valedan sets forth, Jewel of House Terafin has already journeyed beyond mortal realms with only her domicis Avandar to guard her back, walking through flame to join the Voyani on a trek they've been destined to make for centuries. Behind her she has left a House on the brink of bloody dynastic war--and her den caught in the deadly political infighting.

Kiriel, too, must face the greatest challenge of her life, torn between the conflicting demands of her father's and her mortal heritage.

And as the Voyani--with Jewel, Avandar, Kallandras, Diora, Teresa, and Lord Celleriant of the Winter Queen's court--embark upon the Sea of Sorrows in a desperate attempt to reach the lost Cities of Man, a spell gone awry insures that all their enemies--whether of mortal or demonkind--can trace the path they are following and strike out at them at any moment....

Review Quotes

Praise for the Sun Sword series:

"The seer Jewel ATerafin is an engaging character.... The climactic fireworks are spectacular, and the revelations enticing." --Locus

"Michelle provides 687 pages of non-stop excitement, creating spellbinding reading.... Fantasy connoisseurs will have a field day with this mesmerizing work." --Romantic Times

"West's writing is highly embroidered and romantic.... This series is for fantasy readers who relish enormous detail." --VOYA

"This is a complex weaving of tales and plotting that holds your interest. Set some time aside for this one." --ConNotations

"The Sun Sword is the resolution, the climax, the braiding together of elements that finally brings everything to rest. West pulls it off beautifully." --Rambles Magazine

"Fantasy action on a grand scale." --Chronicle

About the Author

Michelle West is the author of three interconnected series: The Sacred Hunt duology, the six-volume Sun Sword series, and The House War novels. She has published numerous short stories and fantasy novels under her maiden name, Michelle Sagara. She was a two-time nominee for the Campbell Award. She works part-time at BAKKA Books, one of Toronto's larger bookstores, and writes a column for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. She can be contacted via her website, michellesagara.com or on Twitter at @msagara.