Destiny's Conflict
Sword of the Canon, Volume Two
The long-awaited second book of the fourth story arc - Sword of the Canon - in the epic fantasy series, the Wars of Light and Shadow.
Sweeping defeat True Sect warhost resets the stage of an epic conflict:
Divine avatar, Lysaer’s unstable integrity lies under threat of total downfall, and as his determined protector, Daliana will face the most frightening decision of her young life.
Master of Shadow, marked for death and still hunted, Arithon’s critical quest to recover his obscured past entangles him in a web of deep intritue and ancient perils beyond his imagining.
Condemned initiate of the Koriathain, Elaira’s urgent pursuit of the Biedar Tribes’ secret embroils her in the terrible directive of the Fellowship Sorcerers, while Dakar the Mad Prophet confronts the hard reckoning for his misspent past, and Tarens is steered by a destiny far from his crofter’s origins.
The penultimate volume of the Wars of Light and Shadows will touch the grand depths of Athera’s endowment, and deliver the thrilling finale of arc IV, the Sword of the Canon.
War, blood, magic, mystery – and the most hidden powers of all will stand or fall on their hour of unveiling.
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Janny Wurts
Janny Wurts is a master of weaving intricate worlds, where the lines between light and shadow blur and complex characters navigate their destinies in landscapes of political intrigue and personal conflict. Known for her deeply immersive storytelling, Wurts transports readers to realms where magic, power, and betrayal collide, and where each decision carries consequences that echo through time.
Born and raised in the United States, Wurts's early passion for both visual art and literature would eventually inform her distinctive narrative style. With a background in fine art and a flair for illustration, she brings a visual richness to her prose that draws readers into the vivid tapestries of her fictional worlds. Her artwork is often as integral to the experience as her storytelling, adding depth and texture to her exploration of fantastical themes.
The Wars of Light and Shadow
The Wars of Light and Shadow consists of eleven books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
