When the peace of Morrhyn's people is violated by two young men battling over one woman's affections, it ends a centuries-old injunction against bloodshed. And not even Morrhyn's guiding dreams can counteract the volatile emotions which are sparked in its wake. As clan fights clan, and an unearthly army descends to wreak havoc, only a suspected thief with a talent for True Dreaming may hold the key to the land's salvation.
Loved. Loved this book. I am of the opinion that the best fantasy (like novels by Angus Wells) was written in the late 80s early 90s. Much of the fantasy stuff being published today is just superhero/comic booky nonsense or overly grim and dark for grim and dark sake (btw I like grim and dark...just not ALL the time). I oftimes pull a novel I read in 1981 or 1988 or 1994 off my shelf and find myself pleasantly surprised when I re-read it. I find how well-written it is and how the characters are well-rounded and the story well told. This is one such novel. It's been twenty years since I read this the first time. I remember liking it quite a bit back then. But I was blown away re-reading it. Very reminiscent of Tad Williams voice and George R R Martin's grittiness...even before it's time. I recomend any fantasy fan find an out-of-print copy of this and read pronto.