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At the turn of the millennium, the gargoyles assigned to guard the old buildings of Dublin join forces to take on an ancient evil that threatens the entire world.

The book features a captivating narrative from a New York Times bestselling author, known for their engaging storytelling and rich character development. Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, it explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the complexities of power. Readers can expect a blend of adventure and emotional depth, drawing them into a world where personal stakes intertwine with larger political dynamics. The author's signature style promises to deliver a compelling journey that resonates with fans of historical fiction.

Set in the kingdom of Gwynedd, this novel explores a pivotal time before King Kelson's reign, focusing on the allure of Deryni magic and its impact on power dynamics. The story centers around Donal, a ruler whose influence shapes the fate of the kingdom. As the narrative unfolds, readers are immersed in a rich historical backdrop filled with intrigue and the quest for magical lineage, setting the stage for the unfolding saga of Deryni heritage and its significance in the realm.

Da sempre la Loggia della Caccia si oppone alle forze oscure che ambiscono al dominio del mondo. Nella nostra epoca, è affidato a Sir Adam Sinclair il compito di contrapporsi alla malefica Loggia della Lince. All'apparenza ricco psichiatra scozzese, Sinclair in realtà è un adepto della loggia della Caccia, pronto a fare luce su quei fenomeni che la polizia etichetta come "soprannaturali", proprio come in questo caso, che prende le mosse da un'inquietante serie di omicidi rituali. Sinclair capisce subito che le forze del male sono nuovamente all'opera e comincia a indagare, aiutato dai suoi amici più fidati. Ma non può di certo immaginare che i suoi nemici hanno addirittura riesumato un culto sacrilego, creduto estinto da millenni.

Mentre il professor Nathan Fiennes e la moglie sono a teatro, due ladri penetrano nella loro abitazione. Ma non si tratta di un furto qualsiasi. Uno dei due, Henri Gerard, collaboratore del professore, ha architettato il piano per impossessarsi di un sigillo. Il furto con scasso si traduce però in tragedia quando, rientrando prima del previsto, Nathan Fiennes coglie i ladri sul fatto e viene ferito a morte. Poco prima di perdere i sensi, riesce comunque a dire alla moglie che è assolutamente necessario far intervenire Sir Adam Sinclair, il quale deve essere messo al corrente di informazioni importantissime in merito al sigillo. Per il celebre detective dell'occulto inizia così una nuova indagine, che lo coinvolgerà in un intrigo "diabolico".

Adam Sinclair, the Adept, faces mankind's most dire threat--a cult older than Christianity, with the power to resurrect a new, demonic Third Reich.

THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER The power-hungry former Regents of the three Haldane princes were pleased. They controlled Gwynedd once more, now that Rhys Michael was king--malleable, wine-loving, and soft. Or so they thought... Unbeknownst to the Regents, Rhys Michael was coming into his birthright. With secret Deryni aid, he struggled to grasp the magic bequeathed to all anointed kings. And when Marek--heir to Gwynedd's last degenerate deposed Deryni despots--marched into Gwynedd at the head of an army, even the Regents had to admit that Rhys Michael must take to the field himself as king to repel the pretender. Rhys Michael saw his chance at last. He swore that the power of the throne--from now on and for all time to come--was to be held by Gwynedd's rightful king. For this, for his sons, and for his country, the king would risk all... FIRST PAPERBACK PUBLICATION

The power-hungry former regents of Gwynedd conspire to supplant Deryni sympathizer Prince Javan with a puppet monarch of their choosing

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Evil times had come for rthe Deryni, the humans with strange, magical powers. The Regents of the boy-king Alroy sought their destruction. And now Bishop Alister Cullen was dead, depriving the Deryni of their greatest friend. But no one could be sure he was really dead. His body lay unchanged and incorruptible. As those questions remained unanswered, the effort to save Deryni had to continue. In the meanwhile, Camber's daughter Evaine pursued the most perilous quest of all--to find among ancient foribidden scrolls the spell that might release Camber. The price to fail--or to succeed--was unthinkable.....

The Impossible SaintTime after time, the legendary Camber--one-time Saint of the half-magic race of Deryni--had intervened in the affairs of young Kelson, King of Gwynedd. Yet Camber was known to have died two hundred years before!Now Kelson set forth with his blood brother Dhugal to search out relics of this mysterious patron of his, leaving his uncle Nigel to rule in his absence.Then word came that Kelson and Dhugal had fallen from a crumbling cliff during a storm. No trace of their bodies could be found int he raging waters below. The king was dead and Nigel must become king.But to Conall, son of Nigel, the temptation of the throne was too great. In rage, he struck down his father with secretly gained Deryni power. Now he would be king!But Conall had overlooked Saint Camber...

Young Kelson Haldane, King of Gwynedd, heir to both royal and Deryni magical powers, was still no match for ex-Archbishop Loris and the Pretender Queen Caitrin who sought his death. Yet, he raised an army against them both, knowing that honor made defeat impossible....

King Cinhil, who had assured peace between the Deryni and humans in Gwynedd, was dying. And the regents who were set to rule in the place of his sickly son were evil men who could very well undo all that Cinhil had accomplished. Once they ruled, no Deryni would be safe. The only hope lay in a discovery that blocked off all Deryni talents, enabling them to go underground and appear as humans. But that meant that the race of Deryni could be saved only by being destroyed as Deryni...!

Charissa, a full-blooded Deryni trained in the disciplines of sorcery and necromancy, threatens the rulership of Kelson and the life of his chief advisor Morgan

When Camber of Culdi, master of arcane Deryni powers, led a successful revolution against Imre, his sister Ariella, plotted war against Cinhill, her brother's successor. But Cinhill didn't want a fight, he didn't want power, and it was up to Camber to save crown and country....

Camber, the greatest of the Deryni, must save the kingdom of Gwynedd from the tyranny of Imre, a Deryni who persecutes normal humans.