The Phoenix Transformed
The Enduring Flame trilogy, Book 3
Mercedes Lackey & James Mallory
In the Enduring Flame trilogy, Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory have given readers a new view of the complex and fascinating world they originally created for the Obsidian Trilogy. Jumping one thousand years in time, Lackey and Mallory have told the compelling story of Harrier Gillain, the first Knight-Mage in a thousand years; Tiercel Rolfort, the first High Mage in hundreds of years; and Shaiara, the young leader of a desert tribe who takes both boys under her wing but has a special affection for Harrier.
These three young people are their world's main defense against the evil called up by the rogue Wild Mage, Bisochim. Bisochim's conviction that he was restoring the balance was shattered the moment Ahairan took her first breath. Now, in The Phoenix Transformed, Bisochim joins forces with Harrier and Tiercel, and the three mages search desperately for a way to destroy Ahairan as she sends her magical forces against them and the desert nomads under their protection.
With more than one twist in the telling, centering on a magic-plagued journey across a blistering desert, The Phoenix Transformed is the stunning conclusion to The Enduring Flame.
First published September 2009
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