Synopsis: Dev is a smuggler with the perfect cover. He's in high demand as a guide for
the caravans that carry legitimate goods from the city of Ninavel into the
country of Alathia. The route through the Whitefire Mountains is treacherous,
and Dev is one of the few climbers who knows how to cross them safely. With his
skill and connections, it's easy enough to slip contraband charms from Ninavel -
where any magic is fair game, no matter how dark - into Alathia, where most
magic is outlawed.But smuggling a few charms is one thing; smuggling a person through the warded Alathian border is near suicidal. Having made a promise to a dying friend, Dev is forced to take on a singularly dangerous cargo: Kiran. A young apprentice on the run from one of the most powerful mages in Ninavel, Kiran is desperate enough to pay a fortune to sneak into a country where discovery means certain execution - and he'll do whatever it takes to prevent Dev from finding out the terrible truth behind his getaway.
Yet Kiran isn't the only one harboring a deadly secret. Caught up in a web of subterfuge and dark magic, Dev and Kiran must find a way to trust each other - or face not only their own destruction, but that of the entire city of Ninavel. (from the back of the book)
Review: I picked up this book for one reason: the author is a mountain climber who managed to work mountain climbing into a fantasy novel. I was not disappointed. This is fantastic read. Characters are well-rounded, with depth and fire and flaws, the world-building has layers and twists and logic and the plot was believable and well-crafted. I highly recommend.
Bookmarks: 7 of 10
Awards: None
Date Finished: 2-15-2013
Pages: 300
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