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Early Reviews for The Final Sacrifice
Though billed as the closer to a trilogy (following 2007's The Sea Change), this low-key climax to the chronicles of scholarly monk Josan and reluctant Ikarian Emperor Lucius stands surprisingly well on its own...Amiable storytelling and brisk pacing make this an agreeable summer read. --Publisher's Weekly
This is the final installment of Bray's trilogy, but it doesn't read like a third book. Backstory is woven in quite cleverly, and the pace is fast enough that readers new to the tale won't have time to regret missing references. Fans of Emperor Lucius, Brother Josan and Lady Ysobel are sure to be more than satisfied with this last chapter. --Romantic Times
The Final Sacrifice
A perilous quest leads to a deadly choice
Emperor Lucius has led his people to victory, but is losing a private war within himself, as the spell which bound his soul to that of the monk Josan is now unraveling, threatening to destroy them both. Their only hope lies in the forbidden magic teachings of a distant land. Reluctantly abandoning his empire, Lucius secretly embarks upon a desperate journey, pursued by his former enemy Lady Ysobel of Seddon. But when a new war threatens all that he has fought for, he must choose between his own salvation or learning to wield the very magic that will destroy him.
The final volume of The Chronicles of Josan. Available July 2008 from Bantam Spectra.
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The Sea Change
The key to survival is knowing who you are....
When the imperial family is assassinated, few are pleased at the transformation of Prince Lucius from condemned prisoner to Emperor of Ikaria. As he fights to secure his throne he also wages a deadly battle within himself—as the two souls trapped in his body vie for supremacy. Meanwhile, his nemesis Lady Ysobel has returned home in disgrace, where her former allies seek to rid themselves of her. When war is declared, she is sent on a mission meant to ensure her death—now she must fight not just for survival, but to shape the future of both countries.
The sequel to The First Betrayal. Available from Bantam Spectra.
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Click here to read an interview with me about the writing of The Chronicles of Josan. Or if you prefer to get the story straight from the horse's mouth, click here to find out what it's really like to be a middle book.
The First Betrayal
Sometimes the magic inside isn't meant to be discovered....
Orphan, exile, priest, Josan lives a humble life as a lighthouse keeper, his past forgotten
by everyone--including himself. Lady Ysobel Flordelis of Alcina is a spy posing as a diplomat,
sent to Ikaria to stir up rebellion, when a chance encounter with Josan sets off a deadly
chain of events. Now, as Ysobel navigates the treacherous intrigues of the Ikarian court,
Josan will be forced to leave his island exile and embark on a dangerous journey to unlock the
secrets of his past. The question is, who can he trust, when he can't even trust himself?
Available from Bantam Spectra.
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The Sword of Change series
To learn more about The Sword of Change series and the adventures of Devlin Stonehand, select the books link at the top of the page, or click on any of the book covers below.
