Review: A masterpiece of m/m fantasy romance...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 16, 2013
Lyon had begun his working life as apprentice to a sorcerer.  Sorcery in this world is necromancy, that is, communication with the dead.  Lyon's master had begun delving too deeply in his search for knowledge and he raised something very dangerous, very powerful and very deadly.  This undead creature possessed Lyon's master and tried to gain control of Lyon as well.  In the end, the sorcerer was dead, his fortress burned to the ground and Lyon had fled, scarred, crippled and psychologically traumatized.  For long years Lyon hid from the world and now he is 29, living as a recluse in a small country village and making a name for himself as a translator of dead languages.  The king hears of his skill and sends one of his most trusted aids to bring Lyon to his castle for an important job.  The king's aide is Tobin, an ex-military officer.  Tobin is shocked to recognize the beloved friend of his youth.  Lyon still has the long golden hair and beautiful face he remembers but he had thought Lyon had died in the fire long ago.  This is basically where the book begins as an adventure to save the kingdom with knowledge gained from the dead plays out.  Tobin loves Lyon and will do anything to keep him safe and help him overcome his fears, but the undead wraith who had caused those fears is waiting for a chance to rise again...  This was an excellent read, just fascinating.  The plot was so well designed and creative with many wonderful characters.  The love between our two heroes wasn't always enough to overcome the problems they faced, but they struggled on and didn't give up until they achieved a happy end for themselves.  Best thing I have read in quite a while.