Cast in Wisdom (Chronicles of Elantra Series #15)

by Michelle Sagara

Overview

SOMETHING IS WAKING

The fiefs that exist at the heart of the city of Elantra are home to sentient Towers that guard the world against the incursion of Shadow. But between the fiefs exists the gray world of the border zone. In it, geography changes between one passage across a border and the next. The rules of magic are different there—and yet somehow familiar to Kaylin Neya.

When a Shadow escapes, Kaylin must find out how…and why. If Shadows can breach the barrier erected by the Towers, the whole of Elantra will be devoured. It’s happened on other worlds. Bellusdeo, Kaylin’s Dragon companion, absolutely believes it can happen on theirs.

The border zone holds secrets and ancient histories, and people are gathering there in search of its power. Without even understanding what that power is, or why it exists, Kaylin is in a desperate race against time to find those secrets first. She doesn’t know who her enemies are. She doesn’t know how many she’ll face. But she won’t face them alone.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778309383
Publisher:	MIRA Books
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Series:	Chronicles of Elantra Series , #15
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	544
Sales rank:	161,123
Product dimensions:	5.32(w) x 7.98(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara writes as both Michelle Sagara and Michelle West; she is also published as Michelle Sagara West. She lives in Toronto with her long-suffering husband and her two children, and to her regret has no dogs.

She can be found @msagara on Twitter or http://msagarawest.wordpress.com

Editorial Reviews

01/27/2020

Forgotten history is rediscovered in Sagara’s well-crafted 15th Chronicles of Elantra fantasy (after Cast in Oblivion) which successfully advances the mythology of the long-running series. Kaylin Neya, who works in the land of Elantra’s version of law enforcement; the dragon Bellusdeo; and their friends suspect that a fieflord is corrupt. Their joint investigation into his crimes takes them to the area known as the border zones, a liminal space where reality has different rules. They happen upon a mysterious building and are spontaneously transported inside where they discover an endless loop of repeating hallways. Trapped by this maze-like interior, Kaylin uses the powers she’s still learning to control in an attempt to communicate with the building itself. Her magic summons a man named Killian who helps the team escape. When Kaylin and Bellusdeo report these strange occurrences to the dragon leader, he wants to see for himself. Returning, they find they aren’t the only ones hoping to access the building, and their search to understand its origins merges with their initial investigation into the evil fieflord. Series readers will appreciate the complex plot and many returning faces in the vast cast of characters. This magical thrill-ride is a treat. Agent: Russell Galen, Scovil Galen Ghosh Literary. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

"Well-crafted... This magical thrill-ride is a treat." —Publishers Weekly on Cast in Wisdom

"First-rate fantasy. Sagara's complex characterizations and rich world-building lift her above the crowd." —Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author


"A fast, fun novel, delightfully enjoyable...[with] serious questions at its core." —Locus on Cast in Oblivion


"No one provides an emotional payoff like Michelle Sagara... It doesn't get any better than this!" —bestselling author Tanya Huff

"Sagara writes with her usual fine attention to detail, tension, and character." –Tor.com on Cast in Peril

"Sagara swirls mystery and magical adventure together with unforgettable characters." —Publishers Weekly on Cast in Silence

"Easily one of my favorite authors." –Dear Author on Cast in Silence

"The impressively detailed setting and the book's spirited heroine are sure to charm romance readers as well as fantasy fans who like some mystery with their magic." –Publishers Weekly on Cast in Secret

"Sagara's remarkable Cast novels are a voyage of discovery into one young woman's fearsome destiny. Filled with time-release plot threads and intricate details, these books are both mesmerizing and unforgettable. If you're a fan of rich fantasy, this is the series for you!" –RT Book Reviews on Cast in Secret

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