The Phoenix Endangered
The Enduring Flame trilogy, Book 2
Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory
In The Phoenix Endangered, second in The Enduring Flame, Tiercel, a budding High Mage, and Harrier, a reluctant Knight-Mage, develop greater power—and learn of the evils of war when they see the devastation caused by the fanatical armies of the Wild Mage Bisochim.
The desert tribespeople led by young Shaiara flee Bisochim's evil, seeking a legendary oasis deep in the desert—a refuge that may hold the key to stopping Bisochim and preserving the Balance between Light and Darkness . . . or that may be the cause of Light's ultimate downfall.
First published September 2008
Praise for the Enduring Flame trilogy:
“As entertaining as the first trilogy. Tiercel and Harrier are great foils for each other, and their friendship rings true. A thoughtfully created world, engaging characters, and a tighter plot than many fantasy epics make this a must-have.” —VOYA
“Entertaining . . . This beguiling beginning promises a highly readable epic combining vivid characterization with an interesting exploration of how past heroics are twisted over centuries into something both more and less than they were.” —Publishers Weekly
“Sets a lavishly detailed stage peopled with intriguing and well-developed characters whose futures hold both promise and peril.” —Library Journal