Few writers have Goodkinds power of creation Publishing NewsGoodkinds greatest triumph: the ability to introduce instantly identifiable characters. His heroes, like us, are not perfect. Instead, each is flawed in ways that strengthen rather than weaken their impact. SFXOutstanding Characters who actually behave like adults. Highly recommended San Diego Union TribuneA real born storyteller' Anne McCaffrey'Everything one could ask for in an epic fantasy' Publishers Weekly Book Description An epic dark fantasy fiction novel From the Inside Flap From the far reaches of the D'Haran Empire, Bishop Hannis Arc and the ancient Emperor Sulachan lead a vast horde of Shun-Tuk and other depraved "half-people" into the Empire's heart, raising an army of the dead in order to threaten the world of the living.