Book description
The second brilliant book in the fantasy series set in an entirely new
world from bestselling authors David and Leigh Eddings.
They are called the Dreamers. They look like sleeping children. They
are, in fact, Gods.
Despite the literally earth-shattering climax of The Elder Gods,
Dahlaine still does not regret having brought the Dreamers into the
world of the Elder Gods. He only wishes he'd thought harder about the consequences.
His sister Aracia fears the whole world will collapse in on itself if
the Dreamers should all wake up and realize where they are. It's bad
enough with them dreaming the future, but at least it's a future.
Dahlain is pretty sure he's safe from an 'I-told-you-so' from Aracia.
The Dreamers give the Elder Gods a chance in the battle against the
vicious Ruler of the Wasteland.
Then spies of very short stature start cropping up in Veltan's bucolic
and peaceful domain. They look like people, or maybe they all look like
the same person, but they are more sinister than that.
Fortunately, Dahlaine is soon on the scene riding his thunderbolt. This
second story of the sibling Gods is the story of the first god Dahlaine
and his child Yaltar, who is so dangerous when asleep. And it is the
story of the Treasured One, a mysterious presence who is controlling
Yaltar's dreams! Praise for David Eddings:
'Fantastic escapism' The Irish Times
'Offers an absorbing storyline and some memorable characters as, once
again, the author touches all the right fantasy bases, with warring
gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures and appealingly human
magicians involved in a titanic war over the course of seven millennia.
Eddings fans will no doubt snatch this novel off the shelves while
readers new to the authors'
world won't find a more appropriate place to begin exploring it.'
Publishers Weekly
'There's no denying Eddings' offerings do entertain. This novel is for
fantasy fans fed up with more fusty fare, or for anyone who likes
mischief and merriment.' West Australian David Eddings was born in
Washington State in 1931 and grew up near Seattle. He graduated from the
University of Washington and went on to serve in the US Army.
Subsequently he worked as a buyer for the Boeing company and taught
college-level English. His first novel was a contemporary adventure, but
he soon began a spectacular career as a fantasy writer with his
bestselling series The Belgariad.
