The Mage Guardians have survived the war?barely. Now Mage Captal Cailet and her sister Sarra are struggling to rebuild their society?politically, economically, and magically. Yet though defeated, their ancient enemies, the Malerissi, have not been destroyed, and under the leadership of Cailet's and Sarra's sister Glenin, these masters of a darker magic are once again weaving a web with which to entangle the entire world. And even as Cailet's dreams of a restored Mage Hall become a reality, Glenin prepares to strike at the veryheart of both her sisters? power...

? The second novel in the Exiles trilogy
? 1.8 million copies of Melanie Rawn's DAW books in print
? All of Melanie Rawn's books have been national bestsellers
? Stunning cover art by Michael Whelan