Book description
Omar is the finest storyteller the world has ever known, captivating
audiences everywhere, from the campfires of soldier camps to the plush
residences of nobility. In times of turmoil, people can still appreciate
a good tale that offers respite from their troubles. But as hordes of
barbarian soldiers surround the unvanquished city of Zanadon after
ravaging the surrounding countryside, few things are certain any longer.
Omar has been guided to the city by prophetic dreams, yet finds himself
in an increasingly dangerous situation as the people grow more desperate
and the gift of a glib tongue turns into a curse. Dave Duncan, born in
Scotland in 1933, is a Canadian citizen. He received his diploma from
Dundee High School and got his college education at the University of
Saint Andrews. He moved to Canada in 1955, where he still lives with his
wife. He has three grown children and four grandchildren. He spent
thirty years as a petroleum geologist. He has had dozens of fantasy and
science fiction novels published, among them A ROSE-RED CITY, MAGIC
CASEMENT and THE REAVER ROAD, as well as a highly praised historical
novel, DAUGHTER OF TROY, published, for commercial reasons, under the
pseudonym Sarah B. Franklin. He also published the "Longdirk"
series of novels, DEMON SWORD, DEMON KNIGHT and DEMON RIDER, under the
name Ken Hood. His website is DaveDuncan. com. In the Fall of 2007,
Duncan's 2006 novel, CHILDREN OF CHAOS, published by Tor Books, was
nominated for both the Prix Aurora Award and the Endeavour Award.
