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Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. Thriller. HTML:In one man, two souls fight for survival—and for mastery of an outlaw magic that could save a kingdom.It was a fate Josan once considered preferable to death. Cast by dark sorcery into the body of Emperor Lucius of Ikaria, the scholar-monk struggled to make peace with a mind that regarded him as a hostile intruder. But now, as simmering rivalries threaten to plunge the kingdom into a bloody civil war, Josan is faced with the most difficult show more choice of all. For the uneasy truce between him and Lucius is unraveling in a form of madness that is destroying the body they share. There’s only one hope for a cure.
Disguised, stowing away as a common traveler, Josan/Lucius will make the hazardous journey to Xandropol. There in the great library of the Learned Brethren, Josan hopes to find the forbidden magic that will counter the spell that yokes him and Lucius. But an old antagonist is already on their trail: the Lady Ysobel follows them to what she realizes is the scene of her and Josan’s fateful first meeting. But not even she divines the reason for this final pilgrimage: that Josan has returned to sacrifice his life. show less
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Perhaps I had time to grow accustomed to Bray's storytelling style, but I enjoyed this final book more than I expected to. If I had to specifically categorize this Josan trilogy I could call is military fantasy. Romance is subordinate, humor is pretty much absent, conversation is purposeful. The plot rules. And it's a good plot, I have to say that, and Bray follows it through. I've been harsh and I do still feel that all three books lack a certain core warmth which I cherish in all the genre reading I do. I can't wildly recommend these, but if you like military fantasy/sf and like an intricate story, these may work perfectly for you! ***1/2
This third and final book is a fitting end to the series. Josan the former monk and Emperor Lucius find that sharing a body makes them progressively weaker. They slip away from the empire to try to find a cure. Lady Isobel follows them to figure out what's going on. A threat to the treaty between their nations makes them reluctant allies. Is there a cure? Can they find it in time? Will the senators steal Lucius's throne while he's away? Can war be averted?
This third and final book is a fitting end to the series. Josan the former monk and Emperor Lucius find that sharing a body makes them progressively weaker. They slip away from the empire to try to find a cure. Lady Isobel follows them to figure out what's going on. A threat to the treaty between their nations makes them reluctant allies. Is there a cure? Can they find it in time? Will the senators steal Lucius's throne while he's away? Can war be averted?
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- Canonical title
- The Final Sacrifice
- Original publication date
- 2008-06-24
- First words
- Lady Ysobel slowly waved her fan, but there was no relief from the stifling heat of the crowded theater.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)It is good to be home.
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