Shadow

In this second book about the land of Palindor Malthazzar's devious general Shadow pits Michael against his mother the High Queen Catherine as Reglandor invades the Third Land.. Each believing that the other is evil Catherine and Michael are led toward their inevitable confrontation while behind the scenes Malthazzar gloats as his revenge against Catherine unfolds.. Many of the characters from the first book return. Some like Drefynt and the dablik help Catherine's cause; others like the Dark Knights frustrate it. We meet new heroes such as the valiant elves Anderskerrin and Hervân and the amiable Treadlong as well as new enemies such as General Shadow. And of course the seer Iadron and the healer Harsforn return bickering as always.