The Convergence

Translations from Jorthus #2

by Ruth Davis Hays, Kate Elizabeth Davis (Editor), Khanada Taylor (Illustrations)

The Song of the universe, that ancient cosmic chorus thrumming in the darkness which streams life and energy throughout the stars, is being choked out one voice at a time by forces unknown. One young sengheir of the Majiks particularly attuned to the growing, ominous silence resulting from a systematic planetary genocide within her universe, Lylith Antinon, seeks answers. The second book in the character-driven, genre bending, fantasy series Translations from Jorthus dives back into the lives of The Dawnstone thieves as the new year brings new threats and opportunities. Rebuilding her life after her adventures on the Isle of Daie, Lylith is haunted by her memories and plagued by her remaining unanswered questions concerning a certain changeling. She struggles to reconcile her conscience, so she may relinquish the bitter aftertaste of a broken heart. Determined to gain the title of Magda from the Grand Council and to peel away the layers of myth and deceit poisoning the fabric, nay the core being, of Jorthus, Lylith travels to the Great Library of Caulder. With companions chosen by fate, she must find a way to restore the Spirit-pathways to the Sister-worlds in order to return Their voices to the celestial choir, bringing it to full voice before Jorthus is overrun. As she and others are dragged to the center of a tangled web, converging at the Great Caulderon, Jorthus plucks two unsuspecting off-worlders from the flowing river of existence to assist them. Their chosen path lies beyond a door. Not an ordinary door, but one formed by Soulspeak. Lylith is adamant the answers she needs are on the other side. However, opening a door can lead to danger. One never knows what lurks on the other side, waiting to come through.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2010

Reviews

[Heather Poinsett Dunbar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexplained events are happening in Jorthus. Strange creatures and new allies arrive and further complicate matters in this sequel. I loved the new characters and situations in The Convergence. However, the three main characters, including my favorite Dharromar, are just as much fun as they were in the first novel.

Cannot wait to see what happens next in this series!

[Khanada · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore the whole Jorthus series! The stories are rich, characters are endearing and relatable, and the mythos is dimensional and powerful!

[KM Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Convergence is such a fun read!
I love experiencing the adventure with two of my favorite fae! Poor Keinigan! The things that boy gets himself into! lol! And Dharromar, well, I’m riveted by every scene that includes him! I can’t help it! Convergence is such a wonderful follow-up to The Dawnstone Tale. It carries our cast of beloved heroes and the anti-hero through all kinds of trials and tribulations! I like how it explores human nature in various forms, which I prefer in a fantasy setting. The battles and character development are thoroughly enjoyable! I LOVE the new characters, too! They further enrich the universe and interactions. Ohhhh, and the whole concept of the Dark Fae and Quorellis appeals to my ever-ascendent dark side! I can't get enough of that!